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Fuqua dean spearheaded open letter to Trump administration for immigration reform

By Leah Boyd | November 7, 2019

The letter emphasized the threats posed to the American economy due to current administrative policies reducing the number of high-skilled immigrants entering the country. Fifty business school deans and thirteen CEOs signed the letter. “We do not believe the U.S. has the high-skill talent it needs, nor does it have the capacity to train enough people with those skills,” the letter explained. “Without a substantial change in our approach, this deficit of skills will hinder economic growth.” 

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Student investing group receives $100,000 of Duke's money to make an impact

By Niharika Vattikonda | November 5, 2019

How would you spend $100,000? One Duke club can teach you how to invest for positive social impact. The Duke Impact Investing Group (DIIG) recently secured $100,000 from University administration to invest in impact-oriented businesses. The goal of impact investing is to generate a social and environmental impact in addition to financial returns, according to the DIIG website.

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A guide to the Durham city council and mayor candidates for Tuesday's municipal election

By Maya Miller | November 1, 2019

The 2019 Durham Municipal Election is today.  Today, Durham voters will head to the polls to cast ballots for candidates running for mayor and three at-large seats on the City Council, as well as a referendum on a $95 million bond for affordable housing. Voters can find their polling location on the Durham County’s Board of Elections website. Here is information about the candidates for mayor and city council.

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