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.
Mild Cases Of COVID-19 Circulating in Triad as School Year Nears
Quotes David Montefiori, director of the Duke Human Vaccine Institute
COVID Exposure Closes Senior Center in Wake County; Meals On Wheels Delivers Grab & Go
Interview with Dr. Cameron Wolfe, infectious disease expert and associate professor of medicine
The Pandemic Sparked a Surge in NC Entrepreneurs. It’s Still Going Strong
Quotes Jamie Jones, director for Innovation & Entrepreneurship in the Fuqua School of Business
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.
Health & Medicine
Duke is translating fundamental scientific discoveries to improve health and medicine locally and globally.
Boot Camps for Sickle Cell Disease
A School of Nursing professor’s quest to help others live with the condition
New Weight Loss Drug Appears to Outperform Competitors
The Sleep Trick that Actually Eases a Racing Mind
Quotes Patricia B. Pedreira, health psychologist and postdoctoral associate
Politics & Public Policy
Duke is improving the quality of public policymaking through teaching, research, professional training and policy engagement.
Race & Culture
Duke scholars are examining forces around race, class, gender, culture, sexuality and religion in their teaching and research and in the community.
Inside Vibe’s Merger with Rolling Stone
Quotes Mark Anthony Neal, professor of African and African-American Studies
Popeye And Tintin Enter The Public Domain In 2025
A School Banned Indigenous Students from Using Their Language. A Century Later, It’s Teaching Cherokee
Quotes Courtney Lewis, director of Duke’s Native American Studies
University News
Duke is working to transform teaching and discovery for the 21st century while building a robust, responsive and inclusive learning community.
Hollywood’s UFO Narratives Reaches Back Decades
Quotes English professor Priscilla Wald
John Hope Franklin and the Hidden Roots of Duke Basketball
Inside Vibe’s Merger with Rolling Stone
Quotes Mark Anthony Neal, professor of African and African-American Studies
Research
Duke’s research community is widely recognized for its collaboration and its ability to tackle difficult problems from fresh, new angles.
What Does That Abstract Painting Mean to You?
Your Memories May Be Key in How You Respond to Abstract Art
AI Slop is Flooding Academic Journals
Mentions research by Sharique Hasan, associate professor of strategy at the Fuqua School of Business
The Planet is Doing Better than you Think
Quotes Stuart Pimm, John Gittleman
Economics
On Wall Street, earnings transparency has pros and cons
Quotes Campbell Harvey, professor of finance
How to Use a Budget App
Triangle Auto Dealers Bracing For Potential Effects From Tariffs
Technology
From Match Day to Market Demand: China’s new Holiday Economy
Commentary by Deng Liuchun, associate professor of economics at Duke Kunshan University
Did Your Health Insurance Get Denied? AI May be the Culprit — and the Fix
Quotes Dr. David Casarett, professor of medicine
How AI is Transforming Healthcare Across the Country
Quotes Brett Rocos, orthopedic spine surgeon
Religion
Duvall’s “The Apostle” treated Evangelicals with Empathy
News Tip: Pope Francis Remembered for His ‘Great Humility and Simplicity’
Duke theology professor Peter Casarella comments on the death of Pope Francis.
How to Live Well With Enemies
Commentary by Luke Bretherton, distinguished research professor of moral and political theology and senior fellow of the Kenan Institute for Ethics