Duke researchers published a study last month analyzing the potential relationship between reported cases of skin cancers in tattooed skin over time, which opened up opportunities for future research to improve patient health outcomes.
Duke’s biomedical engineering department announced the creation of a new Center for Computational and Digital Health Innovation that aims to increase student involvement in research to “revolutioniz[e] health care."
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 trend of low attendance is not entirely new: The Career Center has faced ongoing challenges in engaging sophomores. Of the over 1,200 members of the Class of 2027, only about 255 registered for the event.
The two major presidential candidates have staked out divergent positions on the issue, with Harris advocating for immigration reform in addition to increased border security, while Trump continues to promote heavily restrictive policies.
The study, conducted in the Sheng-Yang He Lab in the Biology Department and published in Nature Plants Sept. 6, identifies that certain genes code for the composition of a plant’s microbiome and that if these genes are modified, the plant can become unhealthy.
President Vincent Price presented the medals to Robert Califf, Trinity '73, School of Medicine '78 and House Staff '83, Fred Stanback, Trinity '50, and William Turner Jr., Pratt '70, Divinity School '74 and Graduate School '84, at the award ceremony over the Centennial Founders’ Day Weekend.
Duke issues over $149 million in grant and scholarship aid every year. The money supports the University’s pledge to meet 100% of demonstrated financial aid through loans, grants and work-study programs — allowing 70% of students to graduate debt-free.
Fleishman was the founding director of the Sanford School, appointed by President Terry Sanford to lead the initiative then known as the Institute for Policy Sciences and Public Affairs, and is remembered for his contributions to the Jewish community at Duke.
Whether it was braving the rain during the concert, rushing the field after Duke’s historic comeback or attending the Chapel service, the Duke community rejoiced in a celebration of the University.
Members of the Wall family, officials from the City of Durham and Duke students and staff gathered to witness the recognition of the two former University employees.
The Chronicle spoke with professors from Sanford School of Policy and the political science department to learn more about the implications of foreign interference in U.S. elections.
The event featured a parade along Campus Drive and Main Street and an afternoon community kickback on East Campus.
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.
Hood emphasized that regardless of one’s political allegiances, conservatism is useful to understand because “it’s not going anywhere.”
Keohane served as Duke’s first female president from 1993 to 2004 and was succeeded by Brodhead, who served from 2004 to 2017. Price took up the helm in 2017, serving the University in its Centennial year.
The new initiative, introduced in a Thursday afternoon email to the University community, will represent a “campus-wide effort to support open deliberation in the classroom and across our campus.”
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and his running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, campaigned in the Charlotte area on Wednesday and Monday, respectively, and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff campaigned in Wilmington Wednesday.
Duke Student Government hosted Chris Simmons, vice president for government relations, as a guest speaker for the first time in roughly two decades, introduced its organizational leadership team and confirmed first-year senator nominees during its Wednesday meeting.
Rain is expected to clear by Friday afternoon in time for Duke’s concert featuring Ed Sheeran at 7:30 p.m. in Wallace Wade Stadium. The University said the event would go on “rain or shine” in a Tuesday morning email to ticket holders.
