For its first year, The Chronicle surveyed Duke faculty members about their thoughts on contentious issues facing higher education, including affirmative action.
While faculty respondents tended to be liberal overall, the disaggregation of the data by field and school revealed variation in political views.
The Chronicle found that faculty members across diverse fields and schools were largely in favor of the University officially committing itself to institutional neutrality, though certain demographics are less likely to support such a policy.
See all our coverage from The Chronicle's inaugural faculty survey.
In an effort by Duke Athletics to excite the Duke football fan base, the program introduced the Devil’s Deck. Access to the deck must be purchased in addition to a ticket, which costs $45 in advance and $55 on gameday, though students receive a discounted rate of $35.
The Chronicle is releasing survey data from its inaugural faculty survey next week. Read about the survey's methodology and limitations, as well as summary statistics of respondents' faculty tenure status, the schools their appointments were in, race and ethnicity, gender identity, religious identity and political leanings.
Fredric Jameson, professor of romance studies, Knut Schmidt Nielsen distinguished professor of comparative literature and director of the Institute for Critical Theory, is remembered for his revitalization of Marxist perspectives in literary theory and for forging new ways to conceptualize postmodernism.
TurboLearn AI allows students to record lectures to generate AI summaries, flashcards and quizzes, as well as receive AI-generated answers to questions about their notes.
DPAD, a name that makes reference to the directional pad on console controllers, was founded in 2023 to offer undergraduates opportunities in game design through educational workshops, game developer panels and game nights.
Wilson, 88, who died Sept. 12, was known as an “upbeat, enthusiastic” educator and administrator who guided thousands of students throughout his career as a pre-law adviser, academic dean and history professor.
The gardens provide both a unique feature to campus life and a beautiful space for the Durham community. Since its founding, the 55-acre landmark has evolved in response to architectural issues and the visions of various supporters.
To commemorate the Centennial, The Chronicle is looking back on Duke's presidents. In the third installment, we review the final five presidents who have shaped the modern institution’s educational trajectory and global reputation, taking the University into a new age of innovation and international prestige.
Many agree that the unique form of celebration is a special part of Duke’s history. Yet, the union of passionate students with blazing bonfires has also raised concerns of safety and fueled disputes with University administration and public safety officers over the years.
In Duke’s Centennial year, The Chronicle looks back on the story of Julian Abele — the man responsible for crafting the now-iconic campus.
In advance of Duke's Founders' Day Centennial Celebration Weekend, The Chronicle looks back on the University's original Centennial in 1938 commemorating the 1838 founding of Brown's Schoolhouse.
In the 2022-23 academic year, the University surpassed $1.39 billion in total research expenditures, submitting 5,925 proposals and 11,390 publications.
As Duke continues to celebrate its Centennial, The Chronicle looked back on the University's inaugural first-year class and got to know members of the Class of 2028.
Amid calls for Duke to reexamine its financial relationship with its neighbors, The Chronicle examined recent reports measuring Duke’s economic impact on the city and state it calls home.
The DukeEngage Gateway program piloted an optional, in-person "Summer School" component this year, allowing participating students to connect on campus.
The 2024 ExO program offers 22 projects that aim to build a sense of community among the Class of 2028's 1,761 incoming students when they step onto campus this weekend.
