The Chronicle

Dzau envisions culture built on values, leaders

(04/18/08 4:00am)

Based on the results of a confidential review of Chancellor for Health Affairs Dr. Victor Dzau's performance, President Richard Brodhead recommended that he be reappointed to a five-year term Tuesday. Dzau, who is also the CEO of Duke University Health System, sat down with The Chronicle's Matt Johnson in March-as the review was being conducted-to talk about the initiatives he has undertaken since coming to Duke in 2004 and his plans for Duke Medicine going forward.

https://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2008/04/dzau-envisions-culture-built-values-leaders

Research fund pool runs dry

(04/11/08 4:00am)

The year 1998 was good for medical researchers-especially Dr. Kristin Newby.

https://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2008/04/research-fund-pool-runs-dry

Five to get honorary degrees

(04/04/08 4:00am)

Duke will award five honorary degrees during its May 11 commencement ceremony, President Richard Brodhead announced Thursday.

https://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2008/04/five-get-honorary-degrees

Duke responds to Senate inquiry

(03/06/08 5:00am)

Duke officials responded to a Jan. 25 letter from Congress members questioning the University's financial aid and endowment spending with a letter of their own last week.

https://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2008/03/duke-responds-senate-inquiry

Duke study links teens' tobacco use to trauma

(02/25/08 5:00am)

Although smoking rates among the general population continue to decline, Duke researchers have identified risk factors that drive some young people to defy the trend and pick up the habit.

https://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2008/02/duke-study-links-teens-tobacco-use-trauma

Romantic sweets may impart health benefits, too

(02/14/08 5:00am)

Research on the health benefits of chocolate gives new meaning to heart-shaped boxes full of the Valentine's Day treat.

https://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2008/02/romantic-sweets-may-impart-health-benefits-too

No doubles for juniors, seniors on West campus

(02/07/08 5:00am)

Rising unaffiliated juniors and seniors looking to nab prime double and triple rooms on West Campus next year are in for a rude awakening-none will be available.

https://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2008/02/no-doubles-juniors-seniors-west-campus

Junior leads charge against disease

(01/29/08 5:00am)

When junior Josh Sommer was diagnosed with chordoma midway through his freshman year, he had never heard of the rare cancer. Now he is spearheading an international effort to find a cure.

https://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2008/01/junior-leads-charge-against-disease

Students sing exchange-rate blues

(01/28/08 5:00am)

For junior Rebecca Shlien, living large in Paris didn't involve purchasing Louis Vuitton purses or shopping at Chanel but instead enjoying a soda with her meal.

https://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2008/01/students-sing-exchange-rate-blues

Endowment return ranks 3rd in nation

(01/25/08 5:00am)

Explosive growth in the size of college endowments has prompted Congress to call for the nation's wealthiest universities to open their coffers and spend more on financial aid.

https://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2008/01/endowment-return-ranks-3rd-nation

Emphasis on global health shapes Dzau's time at University, direction of Health System

(07/25/07 4:00am)

Born in Shanghai, raised in Hong Kong, educated at McGill Medical School in Montreal and now a citizen of the United States, Chancellor for Health Affairs Dr. Victor Dzau brought a global perspective to Duke University Health System when he came to Duke in July 2004.

https://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2007/07/emphasis-global-health-shapes-dzaus-time-university-direction-health-system

iTunes site to push Duke's boundaries on, off campus

(06/07/07 4:00am)

Ever wish that President Richard Brodhead could read you poetry in the privacy of your own room? Now you can have the next-best thing.

https://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2007/06/itunes-site-push-dukes-boundaries-campus

Nobel winner may run for Senate

(05/24/07 4:00am)

A Nobel Science laureate has never served in the United States Senate.

https://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2007/05/nobel-winner-may-run-senate

RIAA issues letters, threats to 35

(05/17/07 4:00am)

Students frequently use illegal peer-to-peer file-sharing programs to get free songs, but some Dukies may now find their music collections costing them much more than if they had paid for them outright.

https://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2007/05/riaa-issues-letters-threats-35

Report: Alcohol, drugs hurt memory

(04/18/07 4:00am)

With final exams just around the corner, work by some Duke researchers on memory and cognition may help students improve their academic performance and understand the science of learning.

https://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2007/04/report-alcohol-drugs-hurt-memory

Study says genes affect ability to quit smoking

(04/09/07 4:00am)

A new study conducted by Duke University Medical Center and the National Institute on Drug Abuse may present another reason why smokers can't kick the habit-their genes.

https://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2007/04/study-says-genes-affect-ability-quit-smoking

Former Duke chancellor details shift in health care

(04/02/07 4:00am)

Students, faculty and physicians filled the French Family Science Center Friday to hear Ralph Snyderman's keynote address for the annual Prospective Health Care Club conference about the need for a change in perspective among the nation's health care providers.

https://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2007/04/former-duke-chancellor-details-shift-health-care

Bush aide readies for Duke return

(03/27/07 4:00am)

It's not every day that students can take classes with a former special advisor to the Bush administration and a member of the National Security Council.

https://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2007/03/bush-aide-readies-duke-return

Online editor cautions on Internet security

(02/23/07 5:00am)

A group of approximately 75 people came to the Levine Science Research Center Thursday night to hear Cory Doctorow, co-editor of boingboing.net, speak about the power technology has to enable or restrict personal expression.

https://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2007/02/online-editor-cautions-internet-security

Reporter talks on media's decline

(02/13/07 5:00am)

Kevin Sack, two-time Pulitzer Prize recipient and Los Angeles Times reporter, discussed the impact of blogs and the Internet on traditional media outlets in front of a crowd of nearly 50 Monday.

https://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2007/02/reporter-talks-medias-decline

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