Cooper informed Harris’s team Monday that he will not remain in the running for the Democratic vice-presidential nominee, though his reason for dropping out is currently unclear.
French Gates's support for Harris rests on support for reproductive rights and women's healthcare access, longtime priorities of the prominent philanthropist.
To commemorate the Centennial, The Chronicle is looking back on Duke's presidents. In the second installment, we review the next five leaders who spearheaded significant expansions to Duke’s academic programs and campus while seeing the University through several administrative scandals.
Cooper has emerged as a strong contender for Kamala Harris's running mate, with a history of electoral success and experience engaging a diverse voter base in a battleground state.
The change of plans was communicated by Mary Pat McMahon in a July 18 email to staff within Duke Student Affairs. The University did not announce the reversal in a public statement to the Duke community.
McMahon will serve another five years in the role supporting Duke's graduate, professional and undergraduate students.
Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for his replacement and promised to share more details about his decision in an address to the nation later this week.
In a Thursday decision, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a temporary halt on the Department of Education’s SAVE Plan, formally blocking its implementation after a slew of legal challenges.
Duke senior Alex Wang appeared on a July 5 “Jeopardy!” episode, taking second place and walking away with $3,000.
As extreme heat events plague communities across the nation, some government officials and Duke researchers are taking steps to help North Carolinians beat the heat.
In a major legal victory for the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, Cannon, T'03, ruled that Special Counsel Jack Smith was named to his position unconstitutionally and dismissed the case in its entirety.
The Chronicle spoke with three experts from Duke’s public policy and political science departments to gain their insight into the rising trend of political violence, what could change for the upcoming presidential election and how campus culture may shift in response.
In The Chronicle's next Presidential Preview, we look at the economy: Trump has long been a proponent of tax cuts and reduced government spending, though this strategy was ineffective at reducing the national debt during his first term. Harris mostly aligns with Biden's economic vision of strengthening the middle class and reducing corporate favoritism.
A Duke rheumatology and immunology expert was part of a team who discovered a potential treatment for Sjӧgren’s disease, an autoimmune disorder also associated with a type of blood cancer.
To commemorate the Centennial, The Chronicle is looking back on Duke's presidents. In the first installment, we review the five leaders who established Duke's predecessor institutions and saw the school through the challenges of civil war and enduring financial hardship.
For years, Duke Presidential Ambassadors have often served as the first faces for guests of the University, providing a glimpse into the student experience while gaining valuable leadership skills.
Abernethy, Bernstein and Stone will serve six-year terms through 2030. Greene will serve a two-year term, and Stureborg will serve a three-year term.
In The Chronicle's third Presidential Preview, we look at abortion: Trump has a somewhat ambiguous political history on the issue, though he now leans toward leaving the decision up to the states. Harris has long been a vocal proponent of protecting abortion access and stands staunchly in favor of codifying the right.
The Chronicle has you covered for the Fourth of July with a rundown of activities hosted around the Triangle in celebration of Independence Day.
In observance of the one-year anniversary of the SCOTUS ruling ending affirmative action, The Chronicle spoke with race-based scholarship recipients at three universities that have cut diversity programs.
