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Duke Health expects and is preparing to serve an increased number of out-of-state patients. As of now, North Carolina is one of the few states in the South where abortions are protected.
Nicholas, Trinity ‘64, died on May 14 at age 80 at his home in Boca Grande, Fla. He is remembered for his entrepreneurial prowess, his service to Duke’s advisory boards and his family’s major philanthropic gifts to the University, including the naming gift for the Nicholas School of the Environment.
Duke added Juneteenth as a designated holiday in October. Paid holidays are for staff scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, and include both designated and discretionary holidays.
He will join the global strategic advisory firm Brunswick Group as a partner in Washington, D.C. in August.
In a Wednesday email to all Duke staff, faculty and students, the co-chairs of the council provided updates on the progress the four subcommittees have made in the past year and outlined their anticipated work for the next year.
Raishawn Jones was shot and killed by Duke officer Lex Allan Popovich after Jones grabbed Durham Police Department officer Christopher Stone’s gun and fired multiple shots. Documents reveal that Popovich shot Jones three times in the back.
Submitted by readers and divided among three categories—icons, leaders and pioneers—our selections are all individuals or groups defining what it means to be a member of the Duke community in 2021 and 2022. Click on any of the photos below to read more about the winners in each category.
The members of this year’s Chron15 are what make Duke, Duke. But more importantly, they are the people who teach your 8:30, wave to you on the BC plaza or study next to you in Perkins. They are Blue Devils just like you and me, a reminder of the potential of a dedicated group or individual.
The pioneers of this year’s Chron15 list trekked through uncharted territories, leading to new academic programs, community connections, athletic success and scientific breakthroughs.
The icons on this year’s Chron15 list are athletes, staff and faculty who are beloved by the University community. They spread joy, knowledge and Blue Devil pride.
The leaders featured on this year’s Chron15 list are student leaders and advisors who used their power for good as they helped the community return from the pandemic, encouraged others to speak up and worked tirelessly to improve the Duke experience.
In this role, Jones will oversee the Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture, Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity, the Women's Center, Center for Multicultural Affairs, Muslim Life and Jewish Life at Duke.
Students must decide by June 10 to accept the offer to return to China due to the time constraints of the authorization. If students choose to return to China, they will have to withdraw from an existing study abroad plan in Durham or Barcelona for the fall.
The Chronicle has compiled a list to clarify on-campus resources for students experiencing sexual harassment.
As part of a series of university-wide changes surrounding the adoption of QuadEx, six rooms on the first and second floors of Dollard House will be renovated into a large multipurpose space.
Beyrer currently serves as the inaugural Desmond M. Tutu professor of public health and human rights at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
On Tuesday, MGM Chief Administrative Officer Kris Matthews informed all MGM department members that OIE and MGM were designing a training module aimed at “helping members of our department be fair and welcoming of individuals who differ in their background,” according to the email.
“To be clear, this document was never used as a lesson plan in a Duke class or by a Duke faculty member, nor was it promoted by Duke as a teaching tool,” Duke spokesperson Michael Schoenfeld wrote in an email to The Chronicle.
The National Weather Service has enacted Tornado Warning for Durham County until Monday, May 23 at 4:45 p.m. A Severe Thunderstorm warning is in effect until 5:00 p.m.
Now retired, Brodhead will address DKU’s Class of 2022 Commencement on May 20, in a hybrid ceremony held at Duke and DKU.