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State passes school calendar bill

As Duke undergraduates register for their spring courses, students in the North Carolina public school system are also preparing themselves for an academic calendar shift.


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Facility to improve cancer care

Officials said the newly completed radiation oncology clinic will significantly improve cancer patient care at the Duke University Medical Center with what they describe as a “unique, modern...


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Hull outlines quad overhauls

Eddie Hull, executive director of housing services and dean of residence life, laid out the University's plans and tentative schedule for the next decade of major residence hall renovations.


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DUMB trumpets need for members

Standing on an eight-foot-tall reviewing stand, flailing his arms and bellowing loudly, band director Neil Boumpani is in the midst of an intense effort to synchronize dozens of band members and...


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Congress likely to slow research funds

Officials are expecting federal legislators to maintain recent patterns in higher education funding, with funding for health and science research tapering off after years of significant increases.


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IBM exec explains IT industry

IBM senior vice president and chief strategist Bruce Herrald spoke at the Fuqua School of Business Tuesday as part of the distinguished speakers program designed for MBA students.


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Burr wins 2nd GOP Senate seat

In a race that came down to the wire late Tuesday night, Rep. Richard Burr, R-N.C., defeated Democrat Erskine Bowles to capture North Carolina's U.S. Senate seat. .


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Price sweeps Dist. 4 race

RALEIGH — Rep. David Price, D.-Dist. 4, was re-elected by voters in the Triangle area over Republican opponent Todd Batchelor Tuesday night.