Fish, Tompkins return to share stories of how the department became the center of national attention read more about Looking Back at Duke English in the ’80s »
The Duke Community is still reeling from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene across our state. In this heartfelt tribute, Duke University Chorale performs "The Road Home" by Stephen Paulus in honor of the colleges and universities of western North Carolina. After watching the ongoing disaster unfold, the Duke Chorale sends this song to all of those impacted by tragic events across the region, including the sibling singers in the schools of read more about A Duke Chorale Tribute to Western North Carolina Colleges »
Eleven searches currently underway for climate-related teaching and research read more about Hiring of Climate Faculty Spreads Across Entire Campus »
On Sept. 20, French Ambassador Laurent Bili met with President Vincent Price, Provost Alec Gallimore, Vice President Chris Simmons and Trinity College's Arts & Humanities Dean Leo Ching to discuss transatlantic academic cooperation. The visit reflected the French embassy's commitment to academic partnership in general, and to French and Francophone Studies in particular. The Duke Center for French and Francophone Studies (CFFS), which is the read more about French Ambassador Visits Duke Leaders, Center for French and Francophone Studies »
An internal search has begun for a faculty leader to guide the Office for Research & Innovation in supporting research and scholarship in the social and behavioral sciences, humanities and the arts, said Jennifer Lodge, Duke's vice president for research & innovation.The associate vice president for research & innovation will be a key member of the Office for Research & Innovation leadership team, working closely with faculty and read more about Search Launched for Associate VP for Research in Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities »
Some classes are the results of efforts led by students, but all are filling a need read more about What’s New in Duke Courses »
Ashon Crawley’s art focuses on reconnecting people to place read more about Visiting Keohane Professor to Explore A Severed Relationship to Land »
Speed talks and freewheeling brainstorms intended to catalyze new interactions read more about Oct. 10 Forum Aims to Connect Faculty with Climate and Each Other »
The event celebrated 50 years of ‘glorious human activity — the learning, the expression, the joy, the community’ read more about A Gala Concert for the Biddle Music Building »
Fredric Jameson, a cultural theorist and literary critic who influenced generations of scholars and helped raise the international profile of Duke University's literature program, died Sunday. He was 90.Jameson came to Duke in 1985 and for 18 years directed Duke’s Program in Literature, which in addition to teaching traditional comparative literature also focused on critical theory -- an examination of philosophical issues connected to culture and read more about Fredric Jameson, Influential Cultural Theorist and Literary Critic, Dies »
Fredric Jameson, a cultural theorist and literary critic who influenced generations of scholars and helped raise the international profile of Duke University's literature program, died Sunday. He was 90.Jameson came to Duke in 1985 and for 18 years directed Duke’s Program in Literature, which in addition to teaching traditional comparative literature also focused on critical theory -- an examination of philosophical issues connected to culture and read more about Duke Flags Lowered: Fredric Jameson, Influential Cultural Theorist and Literary Critic, Dies »
Saturday concert to highlight performances by alumni, faculty and students read more about Fifty Years of Biddle Gala Concert »
Speakers at Provost Forum on Middle East share ideas on student safety, free expression read more about Where Small Steps Make a Difference in Middle East Crisis »
Music from Duke Chapel’s Aeolian Organ has lifted countless hearts and voices since it was installed in 1932 as part of the original construction of the building. The history of the instrument—nicknamed “Bertha” and later dedicated as the Kathleen Upton Byrns McClendon Organ—intersects with music trends, colorful personalities, and engineering challenges. That is what intrigued Bradley Bowen, a Duke junior and statistics major. Also a member of the read more about The Colorful History of the Chapel's Aeolian Organ »
Gerald Wilson, who for six decades at Duke guided thousands of students as an advisor, academic dean and history professor, died Sept. 12.In his teaching and administrative roles, Wilson helped strengthen Duke as an institution and made connections with students that lasted beyond their graduations. In 2013, Wilson received the University Medal, Duke’s highest honor for distinguished service.In presenting the University Medal, then- read more about Duke Flags Lowered: Gerald Wilson, Teacher and Advisor to Thousands Over Six Decades, Dies »
