Kerria Weaver

Center for Multicultural Affairs to host single Multicultural Graduation Ceremony, citing inclusivity and staffing feasibility

Hosting one Multicultural Graduation Ceremony will be more inclusive of students who identify with multiple identities, and is “institutionally more sustainable and feasible” for the staff members organizing this year’s ceremony, according to the CMA’s RSVP form.

Durham School Days returns post-pandemic, aims to encourage middle school students to pursue college education

This year’s Durham School Days program on Nov. 18 was back in-person for the first time since the pandemic. The annual program aims to encourage middle school students to pursue a college education, especially those who would become first-generation college students. 

Duke Global Health Institute course teaches surgery systems across borders

The Duke Global Health Institute’s hybrid course teaches students both at Duke and in Rwanda about how health systems can address the lack of access to surgery in low and middle-income countries. 

Duke Graduate School waives GRE for most programs in 2023 application cycle

During the pandemic, some programs expressed an interest in switching to permanent GRE-optional admissions due to equity considerations. 

The Blue Devils dueled Miami with signs honoring their seniors hanging behind section 19 in Cameron Indoor Stadium.