Trump posted the announcement on his social media platform Truth Social Friday, claiming that neither Rubenstein — in his role as board chairman — nor other board members “share [the country’s] Vision for a Golden Age in Arts and Culture.”
The academy is a new professional development program designed to promote interdisciplinary collaboration among professors on key topics impacting the faculty experience.
In fiscal year 2023, Duke reported financial ties with Mauritius, Bermuda and the Cayman Islands — but why would a university invest in such places? The answer is taxes (and tax breaks).
Arts & Sciences Council approved a new carceral studies certificate, gathered faculty perspectives on the scope of responsibilities of the committee examining Duke’s academic freedom policy and heard updates on the implementation of the new first-year Constellations program during its Thursday meeting.
Making the game time festivities possible for nontenters was the meticulous planning overseen by Duke Dining and the execution and cleanup carried out by employees.
The “Ceasefire Vigil for Palestine” was organized by Duke Students for Justice in Palestine and followed a two-day tent exhibit highlighting the harsh day-to-day conditions experienced by many Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
The facility’s approval prompted community pushback, with some citizens advocating for the funds to instead be used on community initiatives and questioning whether the training would include deescalation practices.
The Chronicle spoke to students who attained citizen status through the birthright clause to reflect on what the right means to them, as well as to faculty who examined the legal framework surrounding the policy and potential consequences of the proposed ban.
Duke Student Government met Wednesday to approve over $93,000 in Student Organization Finance Committee and Operation and Capital Fund requests and hear two special presentations.
Durham City Council heard two controversial rezoning requests and the Moriah Ridge land annexation proposal during its Monday meeting.
As Stein concludes the first month of his term, The Chronicle analyzed the state government’s veto history from 1997 to 2024 to see how his relationship with the NCGA may take shape over the next four years.
In his role, Beattie, Graduate School ‘16, will manage the country’s public diplomacy outreach on topics including counterterrorism and violent extremism, assist in developing foreign policy initiatives as well as oversee both the Educational and Cultural Affairs and Global Public Affairs bureaus.
Though ICE’s presence on campus was for job recruitment purposes, its participation in the career fair elicited criticism from some students and advocacy groups.
The renovations, which occurred over a three-week period during winter break and were completed by the first day of classes this semester, included a complete overhaul of the weight room’s equipment and a restructured room layout.
The award seeks to recognize “teaching excellence at Duke — in and outside of the classroom,” honoring “thought leaders in the field who have a substantial track record of profoundly and positively affecting student learning and lives.”
Whether by painting faces to stand in Cameron Indoor Stadium, cramming into The Devil’s Krafthouse to catch glimpses of the TV screens or rushing to Abele Quad to watch the bench burn, the Duke community embraced the spirit of Blue Devil basketball for the most anticipated matchup of the year. The Chronicle captured some of the scenes from across campus on Saturday’s gameday.
Throughout his first weeks in office, President Donald Trump has issued a number of executive orders reversing federal efforts to combat the effects of climate change. Following these rollbacks, The Chronicle spoke with professors from the Nicholas School of the Environment and the Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment and Sustainability to learn about the possible implications of these changes.
Throughout the past two decades, Duke students have seen a rise in grade point average cutoffs to earn Latin honors and Dean’s List/Dean’s List with Distinction. These increases show a rising threshold to reach top marks, requiring students to earn essentially all As throughout their time at Duke in order to be ranked within the top echelon of their peers.
The company will use the funding to advance clinical trials for Tune-401, the epigenetic silencing drug for treating chronic Hepatitis B — a viral infection that damages the liver and affects millions globally.
Bench burning: it's the coveted tradition Blue Devils know and love, with dreams of reliving it year after year. But who works behind the scenes to prepare for the big, blazing moment?
