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.
As Cases Rise, Triad Doctors Have This Warning About COVID-19: ‘It’s with Us Constantly’
Quotes David Montefiori, professor and director of the Laboratory for HIV and COVID-19 Vaccine Research & Development
Is It Flu, COVID-19, or RSV? How to Navigate the New World of At-Home Testing
Quotes Thomas Denny, chief operating officer of the Duke Human Vaccine Institute and the Center for HIV/AIDS Vaccine Immunology, and a professor of…
Free COVID Tests Are Available to Order Once Again
Quotes David Montefiori, professor and director of the Laboratory for HIV and COVID-19 Vaccine Research & Development
The Multiyear Decline in US Economic Freedom
Commentary written by Richard M. Salsman, assistant professor in the Program in Philosophy, Politics & Economics
Brains of Patients with Post-Op Delirium Could be More Vulnerable
Dr. Michael Devinney, assistant professor of anesthesiology
Newer Antibiotic Effective Against Deadly Staph Infection in Trial
Quotes Dr. Thomas Holland, associate professor of medicine
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.
Mining in Your Backyard, Finale: The Story of Mountain Mist Mine and the Neighbors Contesting It
Quotes Sara Sutherland, environmental economist in the Sanford School of Public Policy
State Budget Provision Stymies Local Plastic Reduction Efforts in North Carolina
Quotes Nancy Lauer, lecturing fellow and staff scientist with the Duke Environmental Law and Policy Clinic and mentions Michelle Nowlin, clinical professor of law and co-director of the Environmental Law and Policy Clinic
Asheville Was Debating Plastic Bag Ban, Durham a 10-Cent Fee. Then the State Stepped In.
Quotes Michelle Nowlin, clinical professor of law and co-director of the Environmental Law and Policy Clinic
The Multiyear Decline in US Economic Freedom
Commentary written by Richard M. Salsman, assistant professor in the Program in Philosophy, Politics & Economics
Brains of Patients with Post-Op Delirium Could be More Vulnerable
Dr. Michael Devinney, assistant professor of anesthesiology
Newer Antibiotic Effective Against Deadly Staph Infection in Trial
Quotes Dr. Thomas Holland, associate professor of medicine
Health & Medicine
Duke is translating fundamental scientific discoveries to improve health and medicine locally and globally.
Newer Antibiotic Effective Against Deadly Staph Infection in Trial
Quotes Dr. Thomas Holland, associate professor of medicine
The Study of Smell Loss Still Struggles for Support
Quotes Hiroaki Matsunami, professor of molecular genetics and microbiology
Advancing Medical Frontiers by Bridging the Gap Between the Lab and the Clinic
Features Duke-NUS Medical School
The Multiyear Decline in US Economic Freedom
Commentary written by Richard M. Salsman, assistant professor in the Program in Philosophy, Politics & Economics
Brains of Patients with Post-Op Delirium Could be More Vulnerable
Dr. Michael Devinney, assistant professor of anesthesiology
Newer Antibiotic Effective Against Deadly Staph Infection in Trial
Quotes Dr. Thomas Holland, associate professor of medicine
Politics & Public Policy
Duke is improving the quality of public policymaking through teaching, research, professional training and policy engagement.
Ukraine’s Relentless Targeting of The Black Sea Fleet Has Disrupted Russia’s Efforts to Block a Key Export
Quotes Simon Miles, assistant professor in the Sanford School of Public Policy
NC Lawmakers Make It Harder to Keep Tabs on What They’re Doing
Interview with Sarah Ludington, Duke law professor and director of the First Amendment Clinic
None of the Republicans on the Debate Stage Are Going to Topple Trump
Commentary written by Frank Bruni, professor of the practice of journalism and public policy in the Sanford School of Public Policy
The Multiyear Decline in US Economic Freedom
Commentary written by Richard M. Salsman, assistant professor in the Program in Philosophy, Politics & Economics
Brains of Patients with Post-Op Delirium Could be More Vulnerable
Dr. Michael Devinney, assistant professor of anesthesiology
Newer Antibiotic Effective Against Deadly Staph Infection in Trial
Quotes Dr. Thomas Holland, associate professor of medicine
Race & Culture
Duke scholars are examining forces around race, class, gender, culture, sexuality and religion in their teaching and research and in the community.
‘A Jealous God’: China Remakes Religions in Its Own Image
Quotes Xi Lian, distinguished professor of world Christianity
60 Years After the March on Washington, the Fight for Equity Continues
Interview with Adriane Lentz-Smith, associate professor of history and African and African American Studies
Dr. Mark Goodacre Speaks about Jesus’ Tomb
Mentions the professor of religious studies
The Multiyear Decline in US Economic Freedom
Commentary written by Richard M. Salsman, assistant professor in the Program in Philosophy, Politics & Economics
Brains of Patients with Post-Op Delirium Could be More Vulnerable
Dr. Michael Devinney, assistant professor of anesthesiology
Newer Antibiotic Effective Against Deadly Staph Infection in Trial
Quotes Dr. Thomas Holland, associate professor of medicine
University News
Duke is working to transform teaching and discovery for the 21st century while building a robust, responsive and inclusive learning community.
ESPN Reveals the College Gameday Guest Picker for Duke Vs. Notre Dame In Durham
Features Duke graduate actor Ken Jeong
‘It’s Exciting’: Duke AD Nina King on How Blue Devils Are Prepping for ‘College Gameday’
Interview with the director of athletics
Meet the New Curator at the Duke Art Museum. It Isn’t Human.
Quotes Julia McHugh, adjunct assistant professor of Art, Art History & Visual Studies and director of Academic Initiatives and Curator of Arts of the…
The Multiyear Decline in US Economic Freedom
Commentary written by Richard M. Salsman, assistant professor in the Program in Philosophy, Politics & Economics
Brains of Patients with Post-Op Delirium Could be More Vulnerable
Dr. Michael Devinney, assistant professor of anesthesiology
Newer Antibiotic Effective Against Deadly Staph Infection in Trial
Quotes Dr. Thomas Holland, associate professor of medicine
Research
Duke’s research community is widely recognized for its collaboration and its ability to tackle difficult problems from fresh, new angles.
How a New Federal Agency for Scientific Breakthroughs Can Succeed
Commentary by Dr. Mary Klotman, executive vice president for health affairs, dean of Duke University School of Medicine, and chief academic officer for Duke Health
A New Map of the Universe, Painted With Cosmic Neutrinos
Quotes Kate Scholberg, distinguished professor of physics
Will The Universe Ever Stop Expanding?
Quotes Dan Scolnic, associate professor of physics
The Multiyear Decline in US Economic Freedom
Commentary written by Richard M. Salsman, assistant professor in the Program in Philosophy, Politics & Economics
Brains of Patients with Post-Op Delirium Could be More Vulnerable
Dr. Michael Devinney, assistant professor of anesthesiology
Newer Antibiotic Effective Against Deadly Staph Infection in Trial
Quotes Dr. Thomas Holland, associate professor of medicine
Economics
The Multiyear Decline in US Economic Freedom
Commentary written by Richard M. Salsman, assistant professor in the Program in Philosophy, Politics & Economics
How This Spring’s Bank Failures Will Shape Bank Supervision
Interview with Sarah Bloom Raskin, distinguished professor of the practice of law and senior fellow in the Duke Center on Risk
How To Protect Your Portfolio If You Expect The 10-Year U.S. Treasury Yield to Jump To 6%
Quotes Campbell Harvey, professor of finance in the Fuqua School of Business
The Multiyear Decline in US Economic Freedom
Commentary written by Richard M. Salsman, assistant professor in the Program in Philosophy, Politics & Economics
Brains of Patients with Post-Op Delirium Could be More Vulnerable
Dr. Michael Devinney, assistant professor of anesthesiology
Newer Antibiotic Effective Against Deadly Staph Infection in Trial
Quotes Dr. Thomas Holland, associate professor of medicine
Legal
Oh Bother! Winnie, Pooh and Deforestation
Quotes Jennifer Jenkins, director of the Center for the Study of the Public Domain
How Clarence Thomas’ Landmark Second Amendment Ruling Could Help Hunter Biden Fight His Gun Charges
Quotes Andrew Willinger, executive director at the Center for Firearms Law
NC Prison Staffer Sounds Alarm on Overcrowding, Neglect of Basic Prisoner Health and Safety
Quotes Ben Finholt, director of the Just Sentencing Project at the Wilson Center for Science and Justice
The Multiyear Decline in US Economic Freedom
Commentary written by Richard M. Salsman, assistant professor in the Program in Philosophy, Politics & Economics
Brains of Patients with Post-Op Delirium Could be More Vulnerable
Dr. Michael Devinney, assistant professor of anesthesiology
Newer Antibiotic Effective Against Deadly Staph Infection in Trial
Quotes Dr. Thomas Holland, associate professor of medicine
Elections
Biden’s Emphasis on ‘Personal Freedom’ in Early Campaign Takes Aim at GOP
Quotes John Aldrich, professor of political science
GOP Lawmakers Expected to Have a Freer Hand with Redistricting This Year, Experts Say
Quotes Asher Hildebrand, associate professor in the Sanford School of Public Policy
How to Get Your Loved Ones to Actually Use Their Voice and Vote
Quotes John H. Aldrich, professor of political science
The Multiyear Decline in US Economic Freedom
Commentary written by Richard M. Salsman, assistant professor in the Program in Philosophy, Politics & Economics
Brains of Patients with Post-Op Delirium Could be More Vulnerable
Dr. Michael Devinney, assistant professor of anesthesiology
Newer Antibiotic Effective Against Deadly Staph Infection in Trial
Quotes Dr. Thomas Holland, associate professor of medicine
Education
Grade Gaps Reflect Course Problems, Not Students’ Shortcomings
Quotes Kelly Hogan, professor of the practice of biology
Colleges Are Getting Creative to Support Mental Health
Quotes Nicholas Carnes, professor of public policy and sociology in the Sanford School of Public Policy
Hundreds Benefitting from Full Tuition Grants at Duke University This Year
Interview with Gary Bennett, dean of Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
The Multiyear Decline in US Economic Freedom
Commentary written by Richard M. Salsman, assistant professor in the Program in Philosophy, Politics & Economics
Brains of Patients with Post-Op Delirium Could be More Vulnerable
Dr. Michael Devinney, assistant professor of anesthesiology
Newer Antibiotic Effective Against Deadly Staph Infection in Trial
Quotes Dr. Thomas Holland, associate professor of medicine
Technology
Biotech Hub Win Gives Dallas Edge to be the Next Medical Research Hotbed
Quotes John Quinterno, visiting professor of the practice in the Sanford School of Public Policy
Tech CEOs, Lawmakers Should Prioritize AI Regulation, Literacy: Professor
Interview with Sultan Meghji, adjunct associate professor in the Pratt School of Engineering
Hands Off My Brainwaves: Latin America in Race For ‘Neurorights’
Quotes Nita Farahany, professor of law and philosophy
The Multiyear Decline in US Economic Freedom
Commentary written by Richard M. Salsman, assistant professor in the Program in Philosophy, Politics & Economics
Brains of Patients with Post-Op Delirium Could be More Vulnerable
Dr. Michael Devinney, assistant professor of anesthesiology
Newer Antibiotic Effective Against Deadly Staph Infection in Trial
Quotes Dr. Thomas Holland, associate professor of medicine