Former Graduate School dean dies after fight with breast cancer
Jo Rae Wright, former dean of the Graduate School and professor of cell biology, medicine and pediatrics, passed away Wednesday after a long fight against breast cancer.
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Jo Rae Wright, former dean of the Graduate School and professor of cell biology, medicine and pediatrics, passed away Wednesday after a long fight against breast cancer.
Duke has accepted 648 of the record 2,641 students who applied to Duke under the early decision program.
The University has established a fellowship program to honor former Dean of the Graduate School Jo Rae Wright.
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A complete application should be returned to Cory Adkins at cka6@duke.edu.
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