OUSF releases new plan for excellence, diversity, inclusion and equity
By Preetha Ramachandran | 2 hours agoThe Office of University Scholars and Fellows released a new strategic plan for excellence, diversity, inclusion and equity Oct. 12.
News
Red in a sea of Blue Devils: Duke College Republicans no longer active as election approaches
By Gracie Blackburn | 2 hours agoThe organization decided against rechartering this fall because of ideological tensions within the group and the broader Republican Party, a former member said.
Duke's endowment dip comes amid volatile investment year, gains at other schools
By Madeleine Berger | 3 hours agoDuke’s endowment took a hit this year even as other top universities saw gains. Unlike its similarly ranked private school counterparts, Duke’s endowment fell by nearly 1.2%—from $8.6 billion to $8.5 billion—despite a 0.7% investment return. Rachel Satterfield, Duke’s interim vice president for finance, explained that Duke’s endowment is calculated based on a number of factors.
Trending
Duke bans men
By Monday Monday
|
10/19/2020
Is Christoph Guttentag a cat person?
By Rose Wong
|
10/19/2020
Duke reports 17 new positive COVID-19 tests for students, 3 for faculty and staff out of 15,143 total
By Rose Wong
|
10/19/2020
Column: Extra winter eligibility good news for players, dangerous for schools
By Em Adler
|
10/19/2020
Women place 1st, men place 2nd in Duke cross country's final meet before ACC Championships
By Evan Kolin
|
10/19/2020
'Cyberpunk 2077' and the world of video game crunch culture
By Devinne Moses
|
10/19/2020
Get The Dirt
Subscribe to our weekly email about what's trending at Duke
Latest stories
NEWS
|
UNIVERSITY
Duke names new engineering building, set to open in January, after long-time donors
By Nadia Bey | YesterdayDuke has named its newest engineering building after a family of donors to the school.
NEWS
|
UNIVERSITY
Students push once more for fossil fuel divestment, backed by ACC-wide coalition
By Carter Forinash | YesterdayIn an open letter sent to Duke administrators in late September, student groups called on the University to divest from a variety of industries—this time as part of an ACC-wide coalition. The letter was co-signed by 20 groups at Duke and backs other demands by student advocacy groups, including Duke's Black Coalition Against Policing.
NEWS
|
LOCAL NATIONAL
How Donald Trump uses language to achieve political goals
By Paige Carlisle | YesterdayDonald Trump’s tweets have already been the subject of scrutiny, but now his word choice and speaking style are under examination.
NEWS
|
UNIVERSITY
Duke reports 17 new positive COVID-19 tests for students, 3 for faculty and staff out of 15,143 total
By Rose Wong | 2 days agoThere were 20 new positive coronavirus tests reported at Duke between Oct. 10 and Oct. 16, out of 15,143 total tests, according to data released Monday on the University’s COVID-19 testing tracker.
NEWS
|
LOCAL NATIONAL
‘Time to restore America’s soul’: Joe Biden delivers message of hope, attacks Trump’s COVID-19 response in Durham speech
By Chris Kuo | 2 days agoOn Sunday, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden encouraged Durhamites to vote in what he called the “most important election in our lifetimes.”
NEWS
|
UNIVERSITY
Duke confirms first COVID-19 cluster, identified on Monday
By Carter Forinash | 5 days agoDuke identified its first student COVID-19 cluster, in the Solis Brightleaf apartment complex in Durham.
NEWS
|
UNIVERSITY
Academic Council discusses Title IX rules, debates sexual harassment definition
By Mona Tong | 5 days agoFrom Title IX to personal data, policy changes were the main topic of discussion for the Academic Council this week.
NEWS
|
UNIVERSITY
New computer science course explores equity and inclusion in technology
By Madeleine Berger | 5 days agoThere is a new computer science class offered this fall, and it’s not like any other course in its department.
NEWS
|
UNIVERSITY
'My mental state has been at its all-time low': Condensed semester, social disruption take a toll on students
By Ayra Charania | 5 days agoSome students said various factors—including the unusual academic calendar and the disruption of regular social interaction—have affected their mental health this semester.
NEWS
|
UNIVERSITY
Voters line up at Karsh Center as early voting begins in NC
By Carter Forinash | 5 days agoPersonal pens and poll workers in PPE are both part of the Duke early voting experience. As early voting begins in North Carolina with federal, statewide and local races all on the ballot, voters are already casting ballots on campus at Duke’s Karsh Alumni and Visitors Center.
NEWS
|
UNIVERSITY
Jarvis dorm renamed West Residence Hall, due to former namesake’s racist history
By Matthew Griffin | 5 days agoDuke has renamed East Campus’ Jarvis dorm to its original name of West Residence Hall.
NEWS
|
UNIVERSITY
Anti-racism updates include $16 million in grant funding, other new and expanded initiatives
By Matthew Griffin | 5 days agoDuke is launching a multi-pronged effort to combat racism at the University and expanding existing initiatives, including $16 million in new grant funding from The Duke Endowment.
NEWS
|
LOCAL NATIONAL
Who’s on the ballot in Durham County races this year?
By Matthew Griffin , Rose Wong and Anna Zolotor | 6 days agoEarly voting kicks off Thursday in North Carolina, and The Chronicle has pulled together information on the Durham County races you’ll find on your ballot.
NEWS
|
UNIVERSITY
Duke SHAPE discusses its mission, expansion before DSG Senate
By Ayra Charania | 6 days agoDuke Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention and Education filled Duke Student Government senators in on its mission at the Senate’s Wednesday meeting.
NEWS
|
UNIVERSITY
New Center for Computational Thinking to help students in all disciplines learn quantitative skills
By Maria Morrison | October 14, 2020Duke is expanding education in quantitative skills with the creation of a new center.
NEWS
|
UNIVERSITY
Here’s what’s happening during (virtual) family weekend: Details, full schedule
By Carter Forinash | October 14, 2020Even with visitors banned from campus, Duke is still inviting parents to family weekend—virtually.
NEWS
|
UNIVERSITY
‘By women for women’: Duke Panhel bans mixers with all-male groups
By Rachel Enggasser | October 14, 2020Duke’s Panhellenic Council has voted to no longer allow chapters to host mixers with all-male organizations.
Trending
Duke bans men
By Monday Monday
|
10/19/2020
Is Christoph Guttentag a cat person?
By Rose Wong
|
10/19/2020
Duke reports 17 new positive COVID-19 tests for students, 3 for faculty and staff out of 15,143 total
By Rose Wong
|
10/19/2020
Column: Extra winter eligibility good news for players, dangerous for schools
By Em Adler
|
10/19/2020
Women place 1st, men place 2nd in Duke cross country's final meet before ACC Championships
By Evan Kolin
|
10/19/2020
'Cyberpunk 2077' and the world of video game crunch culture
By Devinne Moses
|
10/19/2020
