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One of Duke’s first African American graduate students, two Duke professors named Black Leaders in STEM by NC governor

By Ethan Niang | March 16, 2022

Governor Roy Cooper partnered with the North Carolina African American Heritage Commission to honor a number of Black North Carolinians who have made significant contributions to STEM fields. Among them are one of Duke’s first African American graduate students and two professors.

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NEWS  |  LOCAL NATIONAL

Senate Bill 654 limits when Durham public schools can provide remote instruction

By Ethan Niang | February 1, 2022

“When we went strictly virtual, I still had to compete with other things. It's hard to compete with YouTube and Fortnite, but even then, there's a lot on students and their parents as well, especially at Title I schools,” one teacher said.

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NEWS  |  UNIVERSITY

Live music, book signings and Thanksgiving dinners: Duke’s Faculty-in-Residence Program offers more than just support

By Ethan Niang | October 20, 2021

“Like I tell my advisees, I can be many things for you: I can be your hype man, I can be your shoulder to cry on, and if I can’t be any of those things, I can help you find that person,” said Kisha Daniels, FIR in Gilbert-Addoms.

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