From solving global vaccine inequities to investigating why people may not socially distance, some seniors managed to connect their thesis papers to the COVID-19 pandemic and delved into what can be learned from the past year.
The announcement came one day after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued updated guidelines on masking. All capacity and gathering limits and social distancing requirements have been lifted statewide. Masks will still be required in certain situations including crowded areas, public transit, schools and certain public health settings.
Here's how students, faculty and staff can submit proof of their COVID-19 vaccines.
The Chronicle wants to learn more about where undergraduate students receive their COVID-19 vaccines and how they feel about their experiences.
“In some ways, it’s the industry’s fault, and in some ways, it’s academia’s fault because we are training the people that are going into the industry,” said Kristin Stephens-Martinez, assistant professor of the practice of computer science.
The Duke University Press Workers Union went public in March, with members citing issues with DUP management, inadequate pay and insufficient professional growth opportunities as motivators for unionizing.
The Sarah P. Duke Gardens will begin Phase 2 of their reopening on June 1, which will allow access to non-Duke affiliated visitors. Phase 1 began in April and will remain in place through May, but timed tickets will no longer be required for Duke affiliates.
The Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Program, co-launched last year by the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity (CSGD) and Blue Devils United (BDU), pairs LGBTQ+ identifying first-year students and upperclassmen together to ease the transition into college life.
Duke schools, departments and units will be able to host in-person events on or off campus beginning June 1, according to a Monday email sent to faculty and staff by Vice President for Administration Kyle Cavanaugh.
The Council approved a proposal to allow students in Trinity to voluntarily convert any course they take from a letter-grade grading basis to satisfactory/unsatisfactory grading without instructor permission.
Jack Bovender, current chair of Duke’s Board of Trustees reflected on his tenure during Thursday’s Academic Council meeting, the final of the 2020-21 academic year. He will be succeeded by Laurene Sperling, Trinity ‘78, who will be the first woman to serve as chair.
Rachel Kranton and Joseph Heitman will join the ranks of 2,461 of the country’s leading researchers. Election to the NAS is considered one of the highest honors in a scientific career.
The “Rally for a Secure Future” began in front of Wallace Wade Stadium shortly before Sunday’s undergraduate Commencement ceremony.
Fuqua professor Aaron “Ronnie” Chatterji will act as the principal economic adviser to the secretary of commerce.
Masks will no longer be required for students, employees or visitors outdoors on campus, except in crowded areas or “gatherings where social distancing is not possible."
If you’ve seen infographics about sexual misconduct at Duke on your Instagram feed, you’ve likely seen the work of the Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention and Education (SHAPE) Initiative.
“Class of 2021, I would have never wanted to paint my face white and blue, make it through the 1 p.m. lunch rush in [the Brodhead Center] or stick white plastic Q-tips up my nose every week with anyone else but you.”
“Class of 2021, when we live with this kind of love, when we lead with this kind of love, one day, one day, when glory comes—it will be ours, it will be ours—one day, when the war is won—we will be sure, we will be sure—oh, glory—oh, glory.”
The Class of 2021 has demonstrated what it means to be resilient. The Chronicle is here to celebrate their accomplishments in preparation for Sunday's commencement ceremony.
Senior year brought activism, a disappointing basketball season and adjustment to a new normal for the Class of 2021.
