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Duke names new engineering building, set to open in January, after long-time donors

By Nadia Bey | Yesterday

Duke has named its newest engineering building after a family of donors to the school.

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Students push once more for fossil fuel divestment, backed by ACC-wide coalition

By Carter Forinash | Yesterday

In 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. 

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Duke reports 17 new positive COVID-19 tests for students, 3 for faculty and staff out of 15,143 total

By Rose Wong | Yesterday

There 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.

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Duke confirms first COVID-19 cluster, identified on Monday

By Carter Forinash | 4 days ago

Duke identified its first student COVID-19 cluster, in the Solis Brightleaf apartment complex in Durham.

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Academic Council discusses Title IX rules, debates sexual harassment definition

By Mona Tong | 5 days ago

From Title IX to personal data, policy changes were the main topic of discussion for the Academic Council this week.

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New computer science course explores equity and inclusion in technology

By Madeleine Berger | 5 days ago

There is a new computer science class offered this fall, and it’s not like any other course in its department. 

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'My mental state has been at its all-time low': Condensed semester, social disruption take a toll on students

By Ayra Charania | 5 days ago

Some students said various factors—including the unusual academic calendar and the disruption of regular social interaction—have affected their mental health this semester. 

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Voters line up at Karsh Center as early voting begins in NC

By Carter Forinash | 5 days ago

Personal 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. 

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Jarvis dorm renamed West Residence Hall, due to former namesake’s racist history

By Matthew Griffin | 5 days ago

Duke has renamed East Campus’ Jarvis dorm to its original name of West Residence Hall.

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Anti-racism updates include $16 million in grant funding, other new and expanded initiatives

By Matthew Griffin | 5 days ago

Duke 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. 

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Duke SHAPE discusses its mission, expansion before DSG Senate

By Ayra Charania | 6 days ago

Duke Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention and Education filled Duke Student Government senators in on its mission at the Senate’s Wednesday meeting. 

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New Center for Computational Thinking to help students in all disciplines learn quantitative skills

By Maria Morrison | October 14, 2020

Duke is expanding education in quantitative skills with the creation of a new center.

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Here’s what’s happening during (virtual) family weekend: Details, full schedule

By Carter Forinash | October 14, 2020

Even with visitors banned from campus, Duke is still inviting parents to family weekend—virtually. 

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‘By women for women’: Duke Panhel bans mixers with all-male groups

By Rachel Enggasser | October 14, 2020

Duke’s Panhellenic Council has voted to no longer allow chapters to host mixers with all-male organizations.

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Duke works toward carbon-neutrality goal with solar deal, Board of Trustees task force

By Theiija Balasubramanian | October 13, 2020

A major solar acquisition over the summer, along with a new Board of Trustees strategic task force will help Duke continue on its path to carbon neutrality.

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'Slightly isolating': Off-campus juniors and seniors try to find community in an unusual year

By Parker Harris | October 13, 2020

In July, Duke told juniors and seniors who had been planning on returning that they would not be able to be housed on campus, with limited exceptions, and many students scrambled to find leases in apartment complexes close to campus. It may be harder to build community in an off-campus apartment than in a traditional campus dormitory, but students are connecting with their classmates where they can. 

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Duke TIP to lay off 75 staff members, end Academic Talent Search permanently

By Leah Boyd | October 13, 2020

Duke has made plans to cut 75 staff positions in the Duke University Talent Identification Program starting Jan. 6.