OPINION
Sculpted
By Jessica Lichter | April 26, 2011Last semester, I made a choice many upperclassmen would regard as a Total Freshman Move—something masochistic, fruitless or just plain dumb.
Last semester, I made a choice many upperclassmen would regard as a Total Freshman Move—something masochistic, fruitless or just plain dumb.
Although not on par with a pre-recession economy, the job market for Duke’s Class of 2010 has shown signs of improvement, with more students embarking on less traditional career paths.
Every spring, Duke is eager to announce admissions decisions. And every year, administrators say the incoming freshman class is the best, brightest and most diverse class in the University’s history.
When looking at the racial and ethnic composition of the student body, Duke has changed dramatically over the years. But when factoring in socioeconomic status, Duke’s increase in diversity—as...
To Dean of Undergraduate Admissions Christoph Guttentag, there are ultimately two factors that determine the size of the envelope an applicant receives: what Duke can do for the individual and what...
Nearly two decades ago, before Duke had become an internationally renowned research institution, the University crafted a personalized admissions process to evaluate prospective students. Now, with...
Candice Maria, a Duke senior, is featured in Playboy's 2009 "Girls of the ACC" issue. “A lot of celebrities have done Playboy. It’s kind of something I wanted to do growing up," she said.
Hoping to make Tailgate more enjoyable and inclusive, Duke Student Government hosted an open forum Monday night to gauge student input on potential changes to the event. Only five students attended...
Students, faculty and staff gathered in the Duke Chapel for breakfast Monday to support the University's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community in response to a small church's anti-gay...