Elections 2020
Duke Scholars: Jan. 6 Hearings Essential For American Democracy
Putin’s Invasion Of Ukraine Reveals Leader ‘Disconnected In Many Senses From Reality,’ Expert Says
Sanford School professors Bruce Jentleson and Simon Miles brief media
Duke Study Looks at Who Spreads Misinformation
Interview with Asher Lawson, a Ph.D. candidate at Duke’s Fuqua School of Business in the Management and Organizations department
Arrest Warrant for Emmett Till’s Accuser Found
Quotes Till researcher and author Timothy Tyson
Supreme Court Standing Slips as Politics Creeps Onto the Bench
Quotes Law School professor Neil Siegel
Opinion | Democrats Need Patriotism Now More Than Ever
Commentary by law professor Jedediah Britton-Purdy
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.
Ivermectin Has Little Effect on Recovery Time From Covid, Study Finds
References a trial conducted by researchers at Duke and Vanderbilt
White House Releases COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Plans for Kids Younger Than Five
Features comments by Dr. Michael Smith, a professor of pediatrics at the Duke School of Medicine
Vaccinations, Community-Mindedness Key to Managing COVID Wave, Experts Say
Duke experts discuss latest increase in cases
Arrest Warrant for Emmett Till’s Accuser Found
Quotes Till researcher and author Timothy Tyson
Supreme Court Standing Slips as Politics Creeps Onto the Bench
Quotes Law School professor Neil Siegel
Opinion | Democrats Need Patriotism Now More Than Ever
Commentary by law professor Jedediah Britton-Purdy
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.
Supreme Court Ruling Limits EPA’s Authority to Restrict Greenhouse Gases from Energy Production
How Elephants, Whales, and Financial Markets Can Help in the Fight Against Climate Change
News Tip: Legal, Climate Experts Available to Comment on SCOTUS EPA Ruling
Ruling will have an immediate impact on the authority of the EPA to regulate greenhouse gas emissions
Arrest Warrant for Emmett Till’s Accuser Found
Quotes Till researcher and author Timothy Tyson
Supreme Court Standing Slips as Politics Creeps Onto the Bench
Quotes Law School professor Neil Siegel
Opinion | Democrats Need Patriotism Now More Than Ever
Commentary by law professor Jedediah Britton-Purdy
Health & Medicine
Duke is translating fundamental scientific discoveries to improve health and medicine locally and globally.
What Is Ectopic Pregnancy?
Interview with Dr. Beverly Gray, an associate professor in the department of obstetrics and gynecology
Roe v. Wade Decision Weighs On Hispanic Voters Before Midterms
Quotes Divinity School professor Peter Casarella
Fetal Personhood Laws Are a New Frontier in the Battle Over Reproductive Rights
Quotes Jolynn Dellinger, a senior lecturing fellow at Duke Law School
Arrest Warrant for Emmett Till’s Accuser Found
Quotes Till researcher and author Timothy Tyson
Supreme Court Standing Slips as Politics Creeps Onto the Bench
Quotes Law School professor Neil Siegel
Opinion | Democrats Need Patriotism Now More Than Ever
Commentary by law professor Jedediah Britton-Purdy
Politics & Public Policy
Duke is improving the quality of public policymaking through teaching, research, professional training and policy engagement.
Arrest Warrant for Emmett Till’s Accuser Found
Quotes Till researcher and author Timothy Tyson
Supreme Court Standing Slips as Politics Creeps Onto the Bench
Quotes Law School professor Neil Siegel
Opinion | Democrats Need Patriotism Now More Than Ever
Commentary by law professor Jedediah Britton-Purdy
Race & Culture
Duke scholars are examining forces around race, class, gender, culture, sexuality and religion in their teaching and research and in the community.
Race Is Often Used As Medical Shorthand For How Bodies Work. Some Doctors Want To Change That
Quotes Dr. Lisa McElroy, a surgeon at Duke Health
Juneteenth Is a Federal Holiday, but in Most States It’s Still Not a Day Off
Quotes Mark Anthony Neal, a professor of African American studies
Fifty Years On, Title IX’s Legacy Includes its Durability
Quotes public policy professor Deondra Rose, director of Polis: Center for Politics
Arrest Warrant for Emmett Till’s Accuser Found
Quotes Till researcher and author Timothy Tyson
Supreme Court Standing Slips as Politics Creeps Onto the Bench
Quotes Law School professor Neil Siegel
Opinion | Democrats Need Patriotism Now More Than Ever
Commentary by law professor Jedediah Britton-Purdy
University News
Duke is working to transform teaching and discovery for the 21st century while building a robust, responsive and inclusive learning community.
College Hoops with Duke’s Nina King and NIL Chat
Podcast interview with Duke’s vice president for athletics
Schoenfeld to Leave Duke After 14 Years as VP for Public Affairs and Government Relations
Nasher Museum of Art Receives $1 Million Donation
Covers the announcement of a donation from two Duke alumni for the purpose of making admission to the museum free indefinitely
Arrest Warrant for Emmett Till’s Accuser Found
Quotes Till researcher and author Timothy Tyson
Supreme Court Standing Slips as Politics Creeps Onto the Bench
Quotes Law School professor Neil Siegel
Opinion | Democrats Need Patriotism Now More Than Ever
Commentary by law professor Jedediah Britton-Purdy
Research
Duke’s research community is widely recognized for its collaboration and its ability to tackle difficult problems from fresh, new angles.
Role Identified for Key Gene in Developmental Disability Syndrome
Single gene previously linked to rare syndrome of epilepsy, autism and other conditions in girls
Climate Change is Making Plants More Vulnerable to Disease. New Research Could Help Them Fight Back
To keep food on the table in a warming world, researchers are bolstering plant immunity against the heat.
Have The Dangers Of Social Media Been Overstated?
References research by Chris Bail, a professor of sociology and public policy who directs the Polarization Lab
Arrest Warrant for Emmett Till’s Accuser Found
Quotes Till researcher and author Timothy Tyson
Supreme Court Standing Slips as Politics Creeps Onto the Bench
Quotes Law School professor Neil Siegel
Opinion | Democrats Need Patriotism Now More Than Ever
Commentary by law professor Jedediah Britton-Purdy
Education
Deferred, Early Action, Early Decision MBA Programs
Shari Hubert, associate dean for admissions with the Duke University Fuqua School of Business
What Should Education Philanthropists Fund Next?
Quotes Bridgette Hard, director of undergraduate studies in psychology
Mathematics Prizes Have a Gender Problem — Can It Be Fixed?
Cites the leadership of Duke professor Ingrid Daubechies, quotes Duke mathematics professor Robert Bryant
Arrest Warrant for Emmett Till’s Accuser Found
Quotes Till researcher and author Timothy Tyson
Supreme Court Standing Slips as Politics Creeps Onto the Bench
Quotes Law School professor Neil Siegel
Opinion | Democrats Need Patriotism Now More Than Ever
Commentary by law professor Jedediah Britton-Purdy
Technology
An Ex-Fed Insider Tells You How to Decode the Central Bank’s Communications
Q&A with Ellen Meade, a former Federal Reserve official who will join Duke on July 1 as an economics research professor
Elon Musk’s Latest Twitter Bluster Unlikely to Earn Fresh SEC Scrutiny
Quotes James Cox, a Duke professor of corporate and securities law
Metaverse Markets Are Blurring the Lines Between ‘Virtual’ and ‘Reality’
Features and links to Duke Law professor Steven Schwarcz’s forthcoming paper in the Boston University Law Review
Arrest Warrant for Emmett Till’s Accuser Found
Quotes Till researcher and author Timothy Tyson
Supreme Court Standing Slips as Politics Creeps Onto the Bench
Quotes Law School professor Neil Siegel
Opinion | Democrats Need Patriotism Now More Than Ever
Commentary by law professor Jedediah Britton-Purdy
No Topic
Treat Workers Like Customers
Commentary by Sanyin Siang, executive director of the Fuqua/Coach K Center on Leadership & Ethics (COLE) at Duke
Haven’t Networked in a While? Here’s How to Jump Back In
Commentary by Dorie Clark, a marketing strategist who teaches executive education at Duke’s Fuqua School of Business
Thinking About Buying a House? Do It Now as Costs Keep Soaring, Economist Says
Includes comments by John Quinterno, visiting professor of the practice in the Sanford School of Public Policy
Arrest Warrant for Emmett Till’s Accuser Found
Quotes Till researcher and author Timothy Tyson
Supreme Court Standing Slips as Politics Creeps Onto the Bench
Quotes Law School professor Neil Siegel
Opinion | Democrats Need Patriotism Now More Than Ever
Commentary by law professor Jedediah Britton-Purdy