The Duke Lemur Center, originally the Duke University Primate Center, is home to around 13 species and more than 200 animals and welcomes over 35,000 visitors each year.
Duke Health researchers found a relationship between immune response and neurological behavior after studying mice with a specific gene mutation, which exhibited signs of ADHD in response to an antiviral mechanism.
Duke recently received two multimillion-dollar gifts benefiting the health system and Law School, which will develop a new proton therapy center and support the work of the Bolch Judicial Institute, respectively.
Today, The Chronicle turns 120. On the anniversary of the paper's first-ever issue — in the University’s centennial year — The Chronicle looks back on a legacy of 120 years of coverage.
Durham City Council appointed a new city manager, made a proclamation in honor of the Civil Rights anthem “A Change is Gonna Come,” certified the results of the city’s 2024 bond referendum and approved several amendments and contracts during its Monday meeting.
Staying on campus this winter? The Chronicle has you covered with some fun activities happening in the Triangle area, as well as a guide to how Duke facilities and resources will operate during the break.
Students shared a mix of positive feedback on DSG's pilot program and frustration due to delays and one shuttle that never arrived.
The University received 6,627 Early Decision applications, a 6% increase over last year and the highest in Duke history. This cycle’s acceptance rate comes in at 12.8%, just under last year’s record of 12.9%.
The recipients were selected out of 983 applicants and are accompanied by 33 other students from universities across the country. The Marshall Scholarship is a full-ride program for American undergraduates that covers up to three years of graduate study in the United Kingdom.
The Arts & Sciences Council discussed the implementation of the first-year Constellations program and updates on the Provost’s 2030 Teaching Excellence & Innovation Initiative during its Thursday meeting.
Crystal Mangum, the woman who falsely accused three Duke men’s lacrosse players of rape in 2006, admitted she lied about the allegations and asked for David Evans, Collin Finnerty and Reade Seligmann’s forgiveness.
The new grant commitment was announced on the endowment’s 100-year anniversary and matches the total donations made by the endowment throughout its history. It represents a $1 billion increase from what the institution was already projected to award in the next 15 years.
The committee approved the joint program between the Fuqua School of Business and Nicholas School of the Environment in a near-unanimous vote.
Former men’s basketball head coach Mike Krzyzewski, who has served as an ambassador to the University since his retirement in 2022, topped the list for the eighth year running at nearly $9 million.
H.B. 10 increases funding for North Carolina's controversial school voucher program and mandates county sheriff cooperation with ICE detainer requests, while S.B. 382 would provide additional Hurricane Helene relief aid but limit the power of several incoming Democratic officials.
North Carolina expects the federal government and other private sector funding to provide about $19.9 billion in financial assistance, leaving over $30 billion in damages still uncovered.
The price increase to ride the buses prompted sustained protests by the student body dubbed “Shoe Leather Day.” The demonstration exhibited unrelenting student efforts in the first major show of student spirit since the pre-war years.
Duke Graduate and Professional Student Government heard a presentation on student wellness by Tom Szigethy, associate dean and director of DuWell, during its Tuesday senate meeting.
Durham City Council unanimously passed two rezoning requests and issued a proclamation observing World AIDS Day during its Monday meeting.
Barry Berke, Trinity ‘86 who advised the U.S. House of Representatives during the Trump Impeachments, reflected on the importance of respecting election integrity in the Sanford School of Public Policy’s fall 2024 Robert R. Wilson Distinguished Lecture.
