Madeleine Berger

‘Don't think there is enough momentum’: Revisiting student perceptions of QuadEx, one year later

The Chronicle returned to the students who shared their initial reactions to the new residential living system with us in 2021. 

Craven Quad looks to address Braxton Craven's controversial legacy, collecting input on name change

Braxton Craven, Craven Quad’s namesake, was a president of Duke's predecessor Trinity College, a slaveowner and a supporter of the Confederacy. The Quad Council is now informing Craven community members of Braxton Craven’s legacy, as well as gathering input and holding discussions about how to move forward. 

Duke Dining looks to promote sustainability with return of reusable mug program post-pandemic

"No one really remembers what pre-COVID dining at Duke looked like, and students are trying to re-establish the norm of what sustainable dining looks like on campus." 

Duke alum charters non-profit Respectacle chapter at Wake Forest to collect, refurbish used eyeglasses

Now an M.D. candidate at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Polascik is the founder and current president of the school’s Respectacle chapter.

Ashley Bae focuses EVP campaign on restoring DSG relationships with student groups, amplifying student advocacy

Executive vice president candidate Ashley Bae hopes to demystify Duke Student Government, restore its relationships with student groups and amplify new voices to transform DSG. 

Candis Watts Smith named interim vice provost for undergraduate education

Outgoing Vice Provost Gary Bennett, will work alongside Smith as he transitions into his new position of dean of Trinity College of Arts and Sciences on Feb. 1. 

‘The state of our city is good’: Durham Mayor Elaine O’Neal delivers first State of the City Address

O'Neal reflected on Durham’s previous year and shared her plans for the year ahead, focusing on the topics of safe neighborhoods, shared economic prosperity, public health and inclusivity. 

Professor of Biology Mohamed Noor announced as interim dean of Trinity College

Current Trinity Dean Valerie Ashby is leaving Duke to become president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Noor will fill Ashby’s role while the national search for her permanent successor takes place. 

‘Do it for the plot’: Social media influencer Serena Kerrigan speaks about her time at Duke at Thursday event

“That’s what SFK does. She makes the ordinary—not that [Shooters II Saloon] is ordinary—extraordinary. She makes the sidewalk a red carpet. She wears a ballgown to the frat party, and I did that three times.” 

‘Make those unwritten rules more written’: Justin Wright prepares for role as Trinity’s new graduate dean

“One of the amazing things about Duke is that there are so many brilliant people working in so many areas,” Wright said. “I know everything that's going on in biology, but this is a chance to lift my head up and look around and see a lot more of the University. That's really exciting.”

The Little School at Duke.