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‘I didn’t think it was real’: More than 100 formerly incarcerated Durhamites receive universal basic income deposits

(04/15/22 3:45am)

More than 100 formerly incarcerated members of the Durham community received a deposit of $500 directly into their bank accounts in March. The money was granted unconditionally—no work requirement or strings attached—and the first of 12 monthly payments were dispensed through the Excel Pilot Program. 


Duke students overwhelmingly voted for divestment: What’s next?

(03/24/22 7:49am)

During Duke Student Government president and executive vice president elections on March 3 and 4, nearly 2,800 undergraduate students cast their votes on the following question: “Are you in favor of calling on Duke to permanently end all direct and indirect investments in companies that explore for or develop fossil fuels; and reinvest in sustainable businesses, industries, and funds?” 



Building Global Audiences course helps students grow social media platforms, fosters collaboration

(02/24/22 7:27am)

If you’ve opened up TikTok recently, you’ve more than likely seen a post from a “Building Global Audiences” student on your For You Page. In this course, aspiring influencers at Duke discover how to build their own platforms while learning about social media with an academic lens.



‘Greatly improved my experience’: Social support plays role in students’ isolation experiences

(01/27/22 9:58am)

Despite seeing over 800 cases of COVID-19 among students, faculty and staff during its first week of return to campus, Duke resumed in-person classes Jan. 18. A week later, a significant number of seats in these lectures remain empty as students with COVID-19 comply with the University’s isolation guidelines. 


Professors notice increase in quality, quantity of responses with new course evaluation format

(01/10/22 3:29am)

Trinity College of Arts & Science’s new course evaluation format, rolled out for the 2021 fall semester, promised students a more user-friendly interface, increased nuance in feedback and easier access to past evaluations. But the revamped course evaluations haven’t just benefited students—some professors are finding unprecedented quality and quantity in last semester’s feedback. 


What to know about COVID-19 booster shots, including how to get them at Duke

(12/13/21 7:10am)

In light of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approval of COVID-19 booster shots, boosters are now available on Duke’s campus for all students who received their last dose of the vaccine at least six months ago. Though not mandated by the University, they are strongly recommended.