The Duke-based documentary podcast was selected for this year’s Tribeca Festival read more about Spotlight on ‘Scene on Radio,’ Award-Winning Podcast »
From literature to history, these courses explore the meaning of independence read more about 1776 in the Classroom »
Three Duke Rugby players who are math majors tackled a challenge inspired by professional soccer read more about How to Win at Math(ematical Modeling) »
The newly released film chronicles the life and music of Triangle jazz icon Brother Yusuf Salim read more about A Reflection on Black Music Month With ‘Moonchild’ »
The following is the summary of a story by Margo Lakin on Trinity College of Arts and Sciences. Inspired by a “phenomenal” teacher and AP biology course in high school, Natalia Melbard arrived at read more about How One Student Dances Between Science and Art »
Duke alum Emma Geiger on tracing her Icelandic roots in Til Íslands read more about To Iceland and Back »
Cecilia Márquez will research Latino participation in rightwing and far-right politics read more about Duke Historian Awarded Carnegie Fellowship »
Big global messages can come from small towns. Consider Snow Hill, a rural hamlet nearly 100 miles east of Duke University. One of Snow Hill’s native daughters is Marlanna Evans — known as read more about Connection Through an Art Form: Hip-Hop »
David Wong’s work studying morality is recognized by one of the oldest learned societies in the country read more about Duke Philosopher Elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences »
This is a summary of a story on Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. April is Stress Awareness Month, a time to recognize the impacts of stress on mental and physical health. It’s read more about Finals are Coming Up. A Psychology Professor Offers Ways to Deal With Stress »
Optional courses with no prerequisites span the arts, humanities, social sciences and natural sciences read more about Nineteen New Courses to Launch This Fall at Trinity »
A group of scholars sought to find out read more about What Factors Determine a Successful Life? »
Ed Balleisen, Duke University senior vice provost for interdisciplinary programs and initiatives, has been appointed provost and executive vice president of academic affairs of the George Washington read more about Balleisen Appointed Provost of the George Washington University »
Download our anniversary cross stitch pattern, try your hand at stitching and share your finished creation with colleagues across Duke read more about Celebrate 20 Years of Working@Duke One Stitch at a Time »
Beverly McIver, an emerita professor of art, art history and visual studies, was inducted into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine read more about Duke Professor Receives Top State Honor »
Students curate an exhibition of the work of Silvia Heyden, who made Durham her home for decades read more about Following the Artist’s Durham Footsteps »
Krzyzewskiville in the media spotlight on its 40th anniversary read more about Everything You Need to Know About K-Ville »
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 Duke Dance Professor Iyun Ashani Harrison helped bring a noted ballet back to the stage read more about Bringing Firebird Back to Life »
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 »
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 »
A Duke senior explains what art means to him as a budding scientist read more about From Song to Science, Peeling Layers of Art »
The series has grown into a vibrant platform that spotlights scholarship, while celebrating the creativity of Black artists read more about ‘Left of Black’ Starts 16th Season »
The following is a summary of a story that originally appeared on the Trinity College of Arts and Sciences website.  At the Trinity College of Arts and Sciences, love isn’t confined to cards and chocolates — it’s something students study across disciplines, from the arts and humanities to the sciences and beyond. This spring, a selection of undergraduate courses invites students to explore love, desire and connection in all their complexity. Here is a sampling:  Introduction to the… read more about Cupid Goes to Class: Courses to Get You in the Valentine’s Day Mood »
Duke political scientist Allison Anoll has some advice for those of us interested in becoming politically active read more about Politics: How To Get Involved When It’s All So Daunting »
The following is a summary of a story that originally appeared on the Center for Documentary Studies website. Ryan White, a graduate of Duke’s Trinity College of Arts & Sciences and an alum of the Center for Documentary Studies (CDS), has earned an Academy Award® nomination for Best Documentary Feature for his 2025 film “Come See Me in the Good Light.” Apple TV is streaming the film, calling it a “a poignant and unexpectedly funny love story about poets Andrea… read more about Duke Alum Receives Oscar Nomination for Documentary »
Warm up with acclaimed documentaries, meaningful music and thought-provoking lectures read more about 5 Free Things to Do at Duke in February 2026 »
An photo exhibit at Duke Libraries featured iconic and unsung images by civil rights movement photographer Danny Lyon read more about Remembering the Civil Rights Movement »