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WEB4 days ago — Three presidents reflect on Duke’s past and future. Read. Wall Center Service Workers in front of the newly named George and George-Frank Wall Center on Duke’s East Campus. From Left to Right: Donovan Johnson, Julia Anderson, Barbara Phelmetta, Chris Cox and Tierra Brodie.
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WEB2 days ago — Duke Today is produced jointly by University Communications and Marketing and the Office of Communication Services (OCS). Articles are produced by staff and faculty across the university and health system to comprise a one-stop-shop for news from around Duke. Geoffrey Mock of University Communications is the editor of the 'News' edition.
Immigration: Complexities and Challenges - Duke Today
WEBApr 12, 2021 — As Mexican Ambassador to the U.S., one of Martha Bárcena Coqui’s biggest challenges is to make the American public understand how their own future is directly linked to Mexico and its people. Coqui shared with a Duke audience how in the last 30 years, the two countries have gone from distant neighbors to essential partners.
Duke Listed Among Top Five Universities in WSJ/Times ... - Duke …
WEBSep 24, 2021 — Duke Today Staff. Boosted by its influence on students’ post-academic careers, Duke placed fifth in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education rankings. Duke ranked second in the outcomes category, which incorporates the graduation rate and the value added by the teaching at a college, and accounts for …
Duke in North Carolina: Deep-Rooted Ties in Communities Across …
WEBApr 16, 2021 — Giving Back to Communities in Need. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Duke President Vincent Price announced a $5 million expansion of the Duke-Durham Fund to provide financial support and technical assistance to non-profits, small businesses and community-based organizations affected by the pandemic. Duke provided emergency relief for a variety of community partners across the state ...
Does Homework Improve Academic Achievement? | Duke Today
WEBSep 23, 2006 — Many school district policies state that high school students should expect about 30 minutes of homework for each academic course they take, a bit more for honors or advanced placement courses. These recommendations are consistent with the conclusions reached by our analysis. Practice assignments do …
Why Biology Matters - Duke Today
WEBOct 12, 2020 — Steve Nowicki discusses the importance of biology in understanding both ourselves, and the world around us. With the help of the author H.G. Wells, biology professor Steve Nowicki explains how the study of biology has helped shape our understanding of ourselves, our health and the world we live in. Part of Duke's Fundamental Concepts series.
Duke Accepts 800 Early Decision Applicants
WEBDec 18, 2022 — Duke Accepts 800 Early Decision Applicants. On Saturday, 800 students learned they will be the first members of Duke University’s Class of 2027. Of these, 634 plan to enroll in the Trinity School of Arts & Sciences, and 166 in the Pratt School of Engineering, said Christoph Guttentag, dean of admissions. Guttentag …
The Modeling Data Behind Duke's COVID Response Plan
WEBSep 28, 2021 — The speakers presented the modeling data behind their recommendations and how the numbers shaped a plan to safely bring back students to campus and in-person classroom learning. With a forthcoming article in a leading medical journal, Duke’s effort is gaining national attention. However, the speakers …
Three Years Later: How the Pandemic Changed Us - Duke Today
WEBMar 8, 2023 — The pandemic changed the way most of us lived. We learned how to work remotely or gained new appreciation for human connection. And, for the loved ones of the roughly 1 million Americans who died from the virus, life will forever feel incomplete. While the worst of the pandemic may be behind us, its effects linger.