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OCS hosts climate seminar to discuss management of Duke’s endowment, investment transparency

(03/20/24 2:45am)

The Office of Climate and Sustainability hosted the seventh installment of its Investing for Mission-Driven Institutions seminar series, which focused on the logistics of managing university investment portfolios and issues of investment transparency Tuesday evening in the Bolton Family Tower Room of the Brodhead Center. 




Community members talk shareholder influence, regulatory controversy in climate investment seminar

(03/07/24 5:57am)

The Office of Climate and Sustainability hosted the sixth installment of its Investing for Mission-Driven Institutions seminar series Tuesday evening, which explored the power shareholders wield in investment decisions in the wake of recent regulatory controversies.






Faculty allege decision to close Duke Herbarium motivated by departmental competition, ‘limited resources’

(02/28/24 2:54am)

Duke Herbarium leaders allege that the recent decision to close the facility was motivated by resource insufficiency within the biology department, as department leaders and administration decided to divert funds away from what they considered an inefficient program to initiatives with more growth potential.


DPS Board of Education approves 11% raises for staff, $300k severance for former superintendent

(02/23/24 4:48am)

The Durham Public Schools Board of Education met Thursday evening for its regularly scheduled monthly meeting, during which board members approved 11% raises for employees as an interim strategy to address the ongoing salary dispute.



Office of Climate and Sustainability continues seminar series with discussion of equity, updates on divestment

(02/22/24 2:36am)

The Office of Climate and Sustainability hosted a seminar Tuesday evening to explore questions of equity related to a just energy transition, bringing in guest speakers from across the financial sector to shed light on how to effectively prioritize social and environmental goals in investment decisions.






The DPS Board of Education report investigating its multi-million dollar budget shortfall, explained

(02/09/24 5:00am)

The Durham Public Schools Board of Education released a report Wednesday night detailing extensive internal miscommunication and fiscal irresponsibility leading up to the current salary dispute.


Durham Public Schools Superintendent Pascal Mubenga resigns following weeks of protests over pay cuts

(02/08/24 3:10am)

The Durham Public Schools Board of Education announced Wednesday evening that Superintendent Pascal Mubenga submitted his resignation after weeks of demonstrations by DPS teachers, staff, parents and concerned community members.