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As Duke’s commencement approaches—with more students invited than initially planned—the University’s peer institutions are taking a variety of approaches to their graduation ceremonies.
Average daily cases in North Carolina have dropped to 1,787, a four-month low for the state that comes among an increase in vaccinations. Nearly one in five residents is fully vaccinated, and with more vaccine doses on the way, public health and government officials are hopeful about further reopening the state.
His path to victory was long and bumpy, but DSG president-elect Tommy Hessel has his sights set on summer and fall.
Their buildings may be closed, but Duke libraries are still open for business.
While some had previous experience with online instruction, others started from scratch after nearly half a century of teaching.
Welcome to Ghost Town—also known as Duke University.
In three weeks, an entire campus moved its classes online. “There were a lot of people up at all hours,” said a DKU administrator.
Students at Duke Kunshan University, now a fully operational online institution, long for the vibrant social interaction of campus that can’t translate to a virtual classroom.
At last, McDougald Terrace residents might be going home soon.
Vaping was added to Duke’s impending ban on smoking—and students have mixed feelings on the policy.
The GPSC Community Pantry where patrons can “shop” for groceries, toiletries, gently used professional wear, and childcare supplies.
The Community Pantry’s stockroom where volunteers fill bags for weekly pickup.
The media swarms Jeffrey Goetz, caucus chair of Des Moines precinct 62. This caucus, one of the state’s largest, was held in the Drake University Knapp Center––a stadium that seats more than 7,150.
A t-shirt at Raygun, a popular local store in Des Moines.
