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Duke student groups react to changes to Pickets, Protests and Demonstrations policy

By Ava Littman | October 28, 2024

Although the University said that these updates to the Community Standard will not interfere with free speech on campus, students expressed mixed opinions about the policy. Some view the change as a positive step towards safer and more organized events, while others are concerned about its ambiguity and potential to deter students from attending events.

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Blue Devils on the ballot: Duke alumni, students and faculty running for office this year

By Mekhi Patterson | October 28, 2024

Duke community members — some alumni of the University’s undergraduate and professional schools, others former employees and one a current student — are running for office at various levels and branches of the government this election season.

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Duke leaders reflect on successes, obstacles for women in leadership at Women Leaders for a New Century panel

By Rebecca Fan | October 28, 2024

The Thursday event, part of the University’s Centennial celebrations and Duke’s Forever Learning Institute, and sponsored by Duke Women’s Impact Network, featured remarks from President Vincent Price and a panel of distinguished women leaders.

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University investigates 2 instances of vandalism in Gilbert-Addoms, Keohane 4A

By Ananya Pinnamaneni | October 27, 2024

The vandalism includes a number of ripped-out fire exit signs and a broken patio chair, as well as an “emptied” fire extinguisher and hallway wall damage.

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About 45% of faculty members believe the US is doing ‘too much’ to provide military aid to Israel, per The Chronicle’s faculty survey

By Audrey Wang | October 25, 2024

Faculty members generally responded that the U.S. was doing “too much” to provide military aid to Israel, and an overwhelming majority responded that the U.S. was doing “too little” to provide humanitarian aid to Palestinians.

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‘Our work is just beginning’: Duke community celebrates carbon neutrality milestone

By Samanyu Gangappa | October 24, 2024

The event, hosted by the Office of Climate & Sustainability, featured speeches from President Vincent Price and Climate Commitment leaders, as well as a ceremony recognizing Climate Commitment Leadership Award recipients.

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‘Blue Devils for Harris-Walz’: Democratic VP nominee Tim Walz holds GOTV rally at Duke

By Abby Spiller | October 24, 2024

The BC Landing, adorned with a sea of “Blue Devils for Harris-Walz” signs and overlooked by Secret Service agents, hosted over 150 community members to hear the vice presidential pick speak on the importance of voting in North Carolina this election.

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Nearly half of faculty members think Duke is putting ‘too much’ emphasis on DEI, per The Chronicle’s faculty survey

By Jazper Lu and Audrey Wang | October 24, 2024

We found that faculty members had varied views on DEI, with nearly half of respondents indicating that Duke placed too much or somewhat too much emphasis on it. Tenured faculty respondents were more likely than others to share this perspective, as were more conservative respondents.

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DSG senators announce first-year dinner equivalency at It’s Thyme, approve over $40,000 in SOFC funding

By Jeremiah Fang | October 24, 2024

Duke Student Government announced that It’s Thyme will now accept first-year dinner equivalency, addressed the proposed STINF phaseout from the Arts & Science Council and approved $40,417.40 in student group funding requests during its Wednesday meeting.

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Political strategists Karl Rove and David Axelrod analyze presidential campaigns ahead of Election Day

By Claire Cranford | October 23, 2024

Karl Rove, former senior adviser and deputy chief of staff in President George W. Bush’s administration, and David Axelrod, former senior adviser and chief strategist in President Barack Obama’s administration, spoke about the upcoming election at a Tuesday event hosted by the Duke Program in American Grand Strategy, POLIS: Center for Politics and the department of political science.

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Over half of Duke faculty members oppose SCOTUS ruling banning affirmative action, per The Chronicle’s faculty survey

By Michael Austin and Jazper Lu | October 23, 2024

For its first year, The Chronicle surveyed Duke faculty members about their thoughts on contentious issues facing higher education, including affirmative action.

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Fuqua researchers find business executives optimistic about economy in 2024 Q3 CFO survey

By Srilakshmi Venkatesan | October 22, 2024

CFOs seemed predominantly optimistic about the financial outlook for their own companies and the U.S. economy as a whole. Concerns about inflation have decreased since the Q2 survey.

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Duke fulfills commitment to become carbon neutral by 2024, leading peer institutions

By Zoe Kolenovsky | October 21, 2024

Over the past 17 years, the University has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 31% despite growing its physical footprint by 27% and its campus population by 24%.

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How Duke student groups are gearing up for the 2024 election

By Aviv Stabinsky | October 21, 2024

Student organizations at Duke — partisan and otherwise — are ramping up their efforts to mobilize voters on campus ahead of the 2024 general election.

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Over 60% of professors identify as liberal, per The Chronicle’s faculty survey

By Audrey Wang | October 21, 2024

While faculty respondents tended to be liberal overall, the disaggregation of the data by field and school revealed variation in political views.

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CHRONQUIRY

Chronquiry: Why are West Campus street lights purple?

By Claire Chen | October 20, 2024

Street lights around the Triangle — including on Duke’s campus — have started emitting a bluish-purple hue. The Chronicle explains why.

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Duke professor, journalist Frank Bruni to receive North Carolina Award, state’s highest honor

By Michael Austin | October 20, 2024

The North Carolina Award was established in 1961 by the General Assembly to honor contributions to the state in fine arts, literature, public service and science.

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Nearly 2 in 3 professors in favor of institutional neutrality, per The Chronicle's faculty survey

By Audrey Wang | October 20, 2024

The Chronicle found that faculty members across diverse fields and schools were largely in favor of the University officially committing itself to institutional neutrality, though certain demographics are less likely to support such a policy. 

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Academic Council discusses renovations to Trinity buildings, gives feedback on new faculty hiring process

By Rebecca Fan | October 18, 2024

Academic Council addressed insufficient lab space available for new hires and concerns about the lack of investment in and deferred maintenance of research facilities and a report on a potential new faculty hiring pilot during its Thursday meeting.

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All our coverage from The Chronicle’s inaugural faculty survey

By Staff Reports | October 18, 2024

See all our coverage from The Chronicle's inaugural faculty survey.