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The North Carolina General Assembly passed a bill Thursday that protects colleges and universities from legal claims over coronavirus-related closures.
The academic year saw a decrease in crime-related DukeALERTs, with the 2017-18 and 2018-19 academic years having three each. DukeALERTs are sent at the discretion of the University in emergency situations and are not issued for all on-campus crimes.
In a time when global health is at the forefront of our minds, the Duke Global Health Institute has faced new challenges and seen new learning opportunities. The DGHI, established in 2006, is working hard to keep current students going, and some classes have shifted to focus on the coronavirus pandemic. Meanwhile, the institute is looking ahead to a possible increase in applications.
If you have a younger sibling or neighbor who is struggling with coursework during school closures, a group of incoming Duke students may be able to help.
Graduate students have been advocating for increased pay and improved working conditions for years, but the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting campus shutdown has renewed calls for the Graduate School to provide summer funding to all students.
Numerous programs and activities previously scheduled to be held on campus this summer have been canceled following the recent suspension of residential activities during the summer due to COVID-19
With students off campus for the remainder of the semester and online classes starting up, it’s fair to wonder what the rest of the semester will look like.
The contested section was intended to make judiciary hearing procedures publicly available, but Chief Justice Georgia Lala, a senior, said that the proposed change was unconstitutional.
Sophomore and executive vice presidential candidate Dina Qiryaqoz hopes to redefine the Duke Student Government EVP position and advocate for students.
The professor filed a lawsuit against Duke in March 2018 alleging defamation, discrimination on the basis of national origin and retaliation.
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