Coronavirus
Duke scholars are working to advance our understanding of COVID-19, from basic science to translational medicine to clinical care—as well as to address concerns related to the pandemic from a variety of disciplines.
Duke Students Taught a Computer to Detect COVID-19 in Lung Scans
A lot of illnesses can look like COVID-19 in a CT scan.
Update from President Price on Academic Plans for Fall 2020
The 2020-21 academic year will be one like no other in Duke’s history – one that begins early, ends early, includes a hybrid academic program of virtual and in-person instruction and reimagines residential and classroom life.
Duke Study: Evolution of COVID-19 Suggests That It Is Likely That More Human Coronaviruses Will Arise
‘Science by Press Release’: Sudden Rise of Vaccine Developer Moderna Rankles Some in Scientific Establishment
Quotes Dr. Barton Haynes, director of Duke’s Human Vaccine Institute
China’s Hard and Soft Power
Podcast interview with Xi Lian, a professor of world Christianity at Duke Divinity School
Why Is the Fed Spending So Much Money on a Dying Industry?
Commentary by Sarah Bloom Raskin, a Rubenstein Fellow and former member of the board of governors of the Federal Reserve
Energy & Environment
Duke scholars are exploring new frontiers in such areas as renewable energy, sustainable food and carbon capture to forge a more sustainable relationship between humanity and the global environment.
Gold Rush, Mercury Legacy
Commentary co-authored by Ph.
Gold Mining With Mercury Poses Health Threats for Miles Downstream
Assumption that distance lowers risk doesn’t hold up
Will China Sacrifice Green Goal for Economy?
Quotes Jackson Ewing, senior fellow at the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions
‘Science by Press Release’: Sudden Rise of Vaccine Developer Moderna Rankles Some in Scientific Establishment
Quotes Dr. Barton Haynes, director of Duke’s Human Vaccine Institute
China’s Hard and Soft Power
Podcast interview with Xi Lian, a professor of world Christianity at Duke Divinity School
Why Is the Fed Spending So Much Money on a Dying Industry?
Commentary by Sarah Bloom Raskin, a Rubenstein Fellow and former member of the board of governors of the Federal Reserve
Health & Medicine
Duke is translating fundamental scientific discoveries to improve health and medicine locally and globally.
Duke Students Taught a Computer to Detect COVID-19 in Lung Scans
A lot of illnesses can look like COVID-19 in a CT scan.
Duke Study: Evolution of COVID-19 Suggests That It Is Likely That More Human Coronaviruses Will Arise
Chapel Hill Startup Focusing on Precision Health, Oncology Raises Additional $1.8M
Covers a company founded by two Duke professors
‘Science by Press Release’: Sudden Rise of Vaccine Developer Moderna Rankles Some in Scientific Establishment
Quotes Dr. Barton Haynes, director of Duke’s Human Vaccine Institute
China’s Hard and Soft Power
Podcast interview with Xi Lian, a professor of world Christianity at Duke Divinity School
Why Is the Fed Spending So Much Money on a Dying Industry?
Commentary by Sarah Bloom Raskin, a Rubenstein Fellow and former member of the board of governors of the Federal Reserve
Politics & Public Policy
Duke is improving the quality of public policymaking through teaching, research, professional training and policy engagement.
Make ‘Temporary’ Regulatory Relief Permanent After the Pandemic Passes
Features comments by Michael Munger, a professor of political science, economics, and public policy
Just 3 States Meet These Basic Criteria to Reopen and Stay Safe
Quotes Dr. Mark McClellan, director of the Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy
Ligon: Trump’s Right to Express Himself Is Not Impaired by Twitter’s Right to Set Its Own Policies of Use
Features comments by Nicole Ligon, the supervising attorney of the First Amendment Clinic at Duke Law
‘Science by Press Release’: Sudden Rise of Vaccine Developer Moderna Rankles Some in Scientific Establishment
Quotes Dr. Barton Haynes, director of Duke’s Human Vaccine Institute
China’s Hard and Soft Power
Podcast interview with Xi Lian, a professor of world Christianity at Duke Divinity School
Why Is the Fed Spending So Much Money on a Dying Industry?
Commentary by Sarah Bloom Raskin, a Rubenstein Fellow and former member of the board of governors of the Federal Reserve
Race & Culture
Duke scholars are examining forces around race, class, gender, culture, sexuality and religion in their teaching and research and in the community.
Here’s Why Black Americans Were Mad at Biden’s Comment — Even if They’d Say the Same Thing Themselves
Commentary co-authored by Ismail K. White, a professor of political science
The Surveillance India Actually Needs to Quell the Virus
Commentary co-authored by Manoj Mohanan, associate professor at the Sanford School of Public Policy
Time for an Awakening
Podcast interview with Sanford School professor William Darity Jr.
‘Science by Press Release’: Sudden Rise of Vaccine Developer Moderna Rankles Some in Scientific Establishment
Quotes Dr. Barton Haynes, director of Duke’s Human Vaccine Institute
China’s Hard and Soft Power
Podcast interview with Xi Lian, a professor of world Christianity at Duke Divinity School
Why Is the Fed Spending So Much Money on a Dying Industry?
Commentary by Sarah Bloom Raskin, a Rubenstein Fellow and former member of the board of governors of the Federal Reserve
University News
Duke is working to transform teaching and discovery for the 21st century while building a robust, responsive and inclusive learning community.
18 Duke Scholarships Awarded to First in Families to Attend College
David M. Rubenstein Scholarship cover costs to pursue undergraduate studies at Duke
Update from President Price on Academic Plans for Fall 2020
The 2020-21 academic year will be one like no other in Duke’s history – one that begins early, ends early, includes a hybrid academic program of virtual and in-person instruction and reimagines residential and classroom life.
Research Funding Flows to Triangle as Pandemic Drags On
Reports that hundreds of millions of federal dollars continue to flow into the Triangle for research
‘Science by Press Release’: Sudden Rise of Vaccine Developer Moderna Rankles Some in Scientific Establishment
Quotes Dr. Barton Haynes, director of Duke’s Human Vaccine Institute
China’s Hard and Soft Power
Podcast interview with Xi Lian, a professor of world Christianity at Duke Divinity School
Why Is the Fed Spending So Much Money on a Dying Industry?
Commentary by Sarah Bloom Raskin, a Rubenstein Fellow and former member of the board of governors of the Federal Reserve
Research
Duke’s research community is widely recognized for its collaboration and its ability to tackle difficult problems from fresh, new angles.
Duke Students Taught a Computer to Detect COVID-19 in Lung Scans
A lot of illnesses can look like COVID-19 in a CT scan.
Duke Study: Evolution of COVID-19 Suggests That It Is Likely That More Human Coronaviruses Will Arise
The Surveillance India Actually Needs to Quell the Virus
Commentary co-authored by Manoj Mohanan, associate professor at the Sanford School of Public Policy
‘Science by Press Release’: Sudden Rise of Vaccine Developer Moderna Rankles Some in Scientific Establishment
Quotes Dr. Barton Haynes, director of Duke’s Human Vaccine Institute
China’s Hard and Soft Power
Podcast interview with Xi Lian, a professor of world Christianity at Duke Divinity School
Why Is the Fed Spending So Much Money on a Dying Industry?
Commentary by Sarah Bloom Raskin, a Rubenstein Fellow and former member of the board of governors of the Federal Reserve