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<div class="wp-block-dt-story-meta-plus-text"><p>Pope Francis, who died Monday at age 88, saw a fair share of controversy during his papacy as he sought to bring in some measured reforms of the church, address past scandals and speak out on challenging cultural issues.</p><p>But Duke theology professor Peter Casarella says what Francis will be most remembered for is his humility and the example he set through his simplicity of living.</p><p>“His papacy has not been without controversy, as… read more about Pope Francis Remembered for His ‘Great Humility and Simplicity’ »
Annual event pulls historic items that are part of American history and culture read more about Remarkable Stories of ‘Black Lives in the Duke Archives’ »
<div class="wp-block-dt-story-meta-plus-text"><p>Kraig Klingenberg’s road to teaching the popular new American Sign Language course at Duke was circuitous. In grade school Klingenberg had a classmate whose mom was Deaf, and he became interested in the culture. He learned the language, becoming a dorm counselor at a School for the Deaf in North Dakota and eventually a certified interpreter in Colorado.</p><p>“I wanted to learn the Deaf culture and stories,” said Klingenberg. “You don’t have to travel… read more about How American Sign Language Connects People »
<div class="wp-block-dt-story-meta-plus-text"><p>The music was provided by an oud: The base was a cooking pot, the neck created out of wood from a box of fruit, the strings made from sock threads and the pegs from fruit stems. The musicians were four Syrian men who had been through hell and survived because of their music. </p><p>Their 10-song concert recently held in the Ruby Lounge of the Rubenstein Arts Center was one of the most inspiring performances of the year at Duke.</p><p… read more about Chords From Behind Bars: How Music Helped Four Syrian Men Survive Sednaya Prison »
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Lonnie Bunch III shares the vision behind the network of museums, libraries and the National Zoo read more about Smithsonian Director on Building a Museum for All Americans »
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<div class="wp-block-dt-story-meta-plus-text"><p>Duke University has awarded distinguished professorships to 31 faculty members and will recognize them in a ceremony at the Washington Duke Inn on May 14.</p><p>“I am very proud to recognize these outstanding faculty colleagues with distinguished professorships,” said President Vincent E. Price. “Through their extraordinary scholarship and teaching, they are advancing solutions, inventions and cures that will uplift humankind and make a lasting… read more about Duke Honors 31 New Distinguished Professors »
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Tell us about your most memorable Full Frame experience or what you want to see in 2025 read more about Win Free Vouchers for the 2025 Full Frame Documentary Film Festival »
Duke scholars on the art of productive conversation on climate, other touchy subjects read more about Putting Climate Talk on Low Heat »
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Longtime director of Duke Jazz Program returning to faculty read more about John Brown to Step Down as Vice Provost for the Arts June 30 »
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For a decade, Duke's Project Vox has elevated the roles of women whose impact on philosophy has been hidden or buried read more about Lost and Found: Bringing History’s Female Philosophers to the Forefront »
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Recognition showcases Duke’s global reach read more about Duke Again Named Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars »
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Enjoy acclaimed performances at a discount from Duke Arts Presents read more about From Carnegie Hall to Duke »
At Duke, Hope Boykin teaches master classes and takes her dance skills into the community read more about A Star Returns to Durham to Help the Next Generation of Dancers »
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