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How the Ongoing War Affects Ukrainian Youth

This is a summary of a story that originally appeared on Duke Social Science Research Institute. Last month marked the four-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. For Ukrainian youth growing up during war, stress is not a single event, but an ongoing condition.  Since February 2022, more than 45,000 air alarms have sounded across Ukraine, and more than 12,000 explosions have devastated the country. For young people living there, it’s a part of daily life.&… read more about How the Ongoing War Affects Ukrainian Youth »

How Split-Second Decisions Can Lead to Gun Violence — and How We Can Stop It

This is a summary of a story originally published by the Kenan Institute for Ethics. Behaviorial economist and gun violence researcher Jens Ludwig recently visited Duke University and Durham as part of Ethics of Now, an event series hosted by the Kenan Institute for Ethics. Ludwig, now a public policy professor at the University of Chicago, earned his doctorate in economics from Duke more than 30 years ago. At Duke, Ludwig spoke with students at the Duke Law School and the Department of Economics about his research into the… read more about How Split-Second Decisions Can Lead to Gun Violence — and How We Can Stop It »

Duke Divinity Art Tour Celebrates Nicaea and Its Legacy

This is a summary of a story that originally appeared on the Divinity School website. Duke Divinity School’s new self‑guided, online art tour commemorates the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed, an essential expression of Christian faith that is still affirmed by numerous ecclesial traditions all around the globe. Taking users through the art lining the school, it offers visitors a way to experience the school’s theological commitments. With narration throughout, the tour invites visitors to see how the life of the… read more about Duke Divinity Art Tour Celebrates Nicaea and Its Legacy »