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‘Brilliant visionary strategist’: Peter Nicholas remembered for welcoming leadership, generosity to Duke

By Katie Tan | June 22, 2022

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. 

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‘Not with words, but rather with action’: Some students, faculty call for stronger efforts in Duke's Juneteenth commemoration

By Halle Friedman | June 20, 2022

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.

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Chief communications officer Michael Schoenfeld to leave Duke end of July

By Anisha Reddy and Milla Surjadi | June 16, 2022

He will join the global strategic advisory firm Brunswick Group as a partner in Washington, D.C. in August.

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Duke's Racial Equity Advisory Council releases first year report, provides subcommittees' progress, goals

By Kathryn Thomas | June 15, 2022

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. 

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Durham DA will not file criminal charges in fatal shooting by Duke police officer at Duke Hospital

By Kathryn Thomas and Milla Surjadi | June 13, 2022

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. 

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Chron15: Duke's icons, leaders and pioneers in 2021 and 2022

By Staff Reports | June 8, 2022

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. 

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Chron15: Welcome to this year's list of icons, leaders and pioneers

By Kathryn Thomas | June 8, 2022

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. 

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2021-22 Chron15: Pioneers

By Staff Reports | June 8, 2022

The pioneers of this year’s Chron15 list trekked through uncharted territories, leading to new academic programs, community connections, athletic success and scientific breakthroughs.

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2021-22 Chron15: Icons

By Staff Reports | June 8, 2022

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.

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2021-22 Chron15: Leaders

By Staff Reports | June 8, 2022

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. 

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Duke creates new administrative role, announces pick to oversee identity centers

By Kathryn Thomas | June 7, 2022

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. 

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Over 100 DKU international students authorized to return to China for first time since pandemic

By Charlie Colasurdo | June 5, 2022

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.

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Here are the campus resources available for students experiencing sexual harassment

By Audrey Wang | June 3, 2022

The Chronicle has compiled a list to clarify on-campus resources for students experiencing sexual harassment.

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Kilgo Quad undergoing renovations under QuadEx system

By Sevana Wenn | June 3, 2022

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. 

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Q&A: Incoming director of Duke Global Health Institute Chris Beyrer discusses background, goals for position

By Amy Guan | June 1, 2022

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. 

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Duke School of Medicine professor describes mandatory equity training as "Maoist political propaganda," refuses to attend

By Katie Tan | May 25, 2022

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. 

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Worksheet with 'disturbing racial offense' created by Duke students in 2010 distributed in Michigan biology class

By Adway S. Wadekar | May 24, 2022

“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.

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Tornado and flash flood warnings for campus ends

By Kathryn Thomas | May 23, 2022

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. 

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Q&A: Former Duke President Richard Brodhead reflects on past and future of DKU ahead of inaugural Commencement

By Charlie Colasurdo | May 19, 2022

Now retired, Brodhead will address DKU’s Class of 2022 Commencement on May 20, in a hybrid ceremony held at Duke and DKU. 

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Here are the campus resources Duke is offering students this summer

By Amy Guan | May 17, 2022

Staying on campus this summer? Here are some changes to Duke’s campus resources you need to know.