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Grassley formally questions Duke's academic freedom after dismissal of Evan Charney

By Bre Bradham | October 17, 2019

Duke’s Sanford School of Public Policy drew some ire when it decided not to renew Professor Evan Charney’s contract and he had to stop teaching at the end of the Spring 2019 semester. Now it has also attracted the official attention of Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and the Senate Committee on Finance. Grassley recently penned an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal and sent a formal letter to President Vincent Price requesting answers about Charney’s case. 

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Duke researchers use machine learning to defend personal information

By Matthew Griffin | October 16, 2019

Two Duke researchers have found a way to confuse machine learning systems, potentially revealing a new way to protect online privacy. 

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Shooting occurs at BP on Erwin Road, according to DukeALERT

By Ben Leonard | October 11, 2019

A person is suspected of shooting someone Friday afternoon just off Duke’s West Campus. 

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Duke joins 18 universities to file amicus brief defending DACA

By Matthew Griffin | October 10, 2019

Duke has joined 18 other colleges and universities in filing an Oct. 4 amicus brief in the Supreme Court that defends of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, according to a news release.

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Parents sent to jail for inflating daughter’s test scores in order to get into Duke

By Bre Bradham | October 9, 2019

Marcia Abbott graduated from Duke in 1981, and she and her husband went to illicit ends in an attempt to help their daughter follow in her footsteps. 

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Duke professor, students weigh in Trump impeachment inquiry

By Matthew Griffin | October 9, 2019

The House of Representatives has opened a formal impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump. But what does that mean for the presidency and the 2020 election?

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Second time's the charm: Duke employee details her Jeopardy! journey

By Nathan Luzum | October 8, 2019

Duke employee Abby Grubbs took her first online Jeopardy! test in 2016. Three years later, she finally made it on the show.

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Trustee William Kaelin wins Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine

By Jake Satisky | October 7, 2019

William Kaelin Jr., Trinity '79, School of Medicine '82 and a member of the Board of Trustees, has won the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine today. 

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Marco Rubio pens letter against Pop América exhibit

By Stefanie Pousoulides | October 2, 2019

A Nasher spokesperson argues the complaints were taken out of context and misrepresented the exhibit.

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Judge rules for Harvard in admissions case involving Duke professor’s research

By Maria Morrison | October 2, 2019

A federal court decided Tuesday that Harvard University does not discriminate against Asian American students in its admissions process. 

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How Duke is helping North Carolina reduce greenhouse gas emissions

By Cameron Oglesby | September 27, 2019

The United States may have withdrawn from the Paris Climate Agreement, but Duke and North Carolina are trying to stick it out. 

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What could the Democratic Party’s health care debate mean for Duke?

By Mona Tong | September 23, 2019

Two sides of the Democratic Party’s health care are emerging, and the debate could have far-reaching implications for Duke.

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Bernie Sanders calls for a ‘political revolution’ at campaign rally at UNC

By Matthew Griffin | September 20, 2019

People talked and laughed in the late-afternoon heat as dragonflies flew overhead and “Rockin’ in the Free World” played over the speakers.

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How can North Carolina and Durham combat the opioid epidemic?

By Abby Kingsley and Rose Wong | September 19, 2019

Durham County has been more affected by the role of legal pain pills in the prescription opioid epidemic than its neighboring counties.

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Department of Education questions if Duke-UNC Middle East program advances 'national security'

By Carter Forinash | September 19, 2019

The Education Department informed the Consortium for Middle East Studies that it may have violated federal rules.

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Sanctioning sanctions: Expert discusses benefits, drawbacks of economic restrictions

By Chris Kuo | September 18, 2019

Eric Lorber, a former American Grand Strategy graduate fellow, defended the use of economic sanctions in statecraft at a Monday event hosted by the AGS program and moderated by Peter Feaver, professor of political science and director of the program. 

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After landmark decision, what you need to know about history of NC gerrymandering

By Chris Kuo | September 18, 2019

However, the decision is only one part of a larger story—nine years of targeted political manipulation by Republican lawmakers bent on maximizing their electoral gains.  

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NC health care reform has begun, and Duke is at the forefront of the changes

By Nadia Bey | September 16, 2019

North Carolina is taking on health care head-on—with Duke at the center of the reforms. 

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Former diplomat Farah Pandith on how to combat extremism

By Mona Tong | September 13, 2019

Pandith sat down with The Chronicle to discuss the history of terrorism and extremism in the United States and what action should be taken now.

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‘This is about hate’: Farah Pandith addresses violent extremism in a digital age

By Matthew Griffin | September 13, 2019

On the 18th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, a crowd gathered at the Sanford School of Public Policy to hear former diplomat Farah Pandith speak about combating violent extremism.