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Duke Readies to Graduate 6,900 students

Duke University will award nearly 6,900 undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees during its annual commencement ceremony Sunday, May 12.

May 10, 2024

Duke Today

• Legal
• Politics & Public Policy

News Tip: Columbine Turns 25 — ‘A Turning Point In Modern Gun Politics,’ Expert Says

Summary: The 25th anniversary of the Columbine High School massacre is Saturday, April 20. Comments from the following gun policy experts at Duke University are available to use in your coverage. Kristin Goss Quotes: “The massacre at Columbine High School …

Apr 17, 2024

• Energy & Environment
• Politics & Public Policy

News Tip: Biden’s Drinking Water Standard ‘A Major Step Forward,’ Expert Says

Summary: The Biden administration on Wednesday announced the first national drinking water limit on toxic PFAS, so-called “forever chemicals” in drinking water. Duke University professor Lee Ferguson is an environmental analytical chemist and an expert on PFAS. His comments below …

Apr 10, 2024

• Politics & Public Policy
• Race & Culture

News Tip: ‘Reliability’ Concerns With New Federal Standards For Collecting Data on Race, Expert Says

Summary: The Biden administration Thursday announced new standards for collecting federal data on race and ethnicity. Comments from Duke University professor Jen'nan Read, who advised the government on the updates, are available for use in your coverage. Quotes: “Today’s announcement …

Mar 28, 2024

• Politics & Public Policy

News Tip: Former U.S. Ambassador Available to Comment on Haiti

Summary: Haiti has collapsed into chaos and violence as armed gangs have overwhelmed government forces in the last month. While progress has been made in winning commitments from many countries to participate in a United Nations-authorized Multinational Security Support Mission, …

Mar 26, 2024

• Politics & Public Policy
• Technology

News Tip: Banning Sale of Sensitive Data to ‘Countries of Concern’ Helpful, Expert Says

Summary: President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed an executive order that aims to protect Americans’ sensitive data by limiting its large-scale transfer to “countries of concern,” including Russia and China. Comments below from a Duke University expert are available for …

Feb 28, 2024

• Politics & Public Policy
• Research

Less Than 2 Percent Of State Legislators Are From The Working Class

Researchers from Duke, Loyola-Chicago say findings suggesting stark disparity between labor force and elected representatives

Feb 27, 2024

Duke News

• Energy & Environment
• Politics & Public Policy

News Tip: Executive Order Will Enhance Conservation of NC’s Natural and Working Lands, Experts Say

Summary: North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Monday signed an executive order designed to support sustainable management of the state’s forests, farms and wetlands. In North Carolina, these natural and working lands provide numerous social, economic and environmental benefits, including …

Feb 12, 2024

• Energy & Environment
• Politics & Public Policy

News Tip: Experts Available to Comment on U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report

Summary: A new report released Wednesday by the Rhodium Group estimated that U.S. greenhouse gas emissions fell 1.9 percent in 2023 compared to the previous year even as the economy grew. U.S. emissions have dropped 17.2 percent below 2005 levels, according to …

Jan 10, 2024

• Legal
• Politics & Public Policy

Late Justice Sandra Day O’Connor Named 2024 Bolch Prize Recipient

Ceremony April 4 at Duke will honor O’Connor and her post-court work in education

Dec 12, 2023

Duke Law