Duke University News, Sports & Campus Updates – Latest Stories
Welcome to your go‑to spot for everything happening at Duke. Whether you’re a student, alumni, or just curious about the school, we bring you fresh headlines, game recaps, and research highlights in plain language.
Campus Highlights
The campus buzz changes fast. One week it’s a new sustainability project on West Campus, the next it’s a student art exhibit that draws crowds from all over Raleigh‑Durham. We break down each story so you know why it matters—no jargon, just the facts.
Take the recent green roof initiative: engineers installed vegetation atop the science building to cut energy use by 15 %. The project also serves as a living lab for biology classes. Students get hands‑on experience while the university saves money. That’s the kind of win‑win we love to cover.
Another hot topic is tuition aid. Duke announced an expanded scholarship fund that will support an extra 200 low‑income students this fall. We’ll tell you how to apply, what deadlines matter, and which departments are seeing the biggest boost.
Athletics & Research
Duke’s Blue Devils are more than just a basketball brand. Our coverage follows football, lacrosse, women's soccer, and even rowing. We give quick game summaries, standout player stats, and what the next match means for conference standings.
On the research front, Duke scientists made headlines with a breakthrough in cancer immunotherapy that could change treatment protocols worldwide. We’ll explain the science in everyday terms, point out who led the study, and note any upcoming clinical trials you might want to watch.
If you’re into tech, don’t miss the new AI lab opening on East Campus. The lab partners with local startups, giving students real‑world coding challenges. We’ll keep tabs on the first projects and how they could impact the job market for graduates.
All of this content is updated daily, so you never have to search multiple sites for Duke updates. Bookmark this page, scroll through the headlines, and stay in the loop with a few clicks.
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JulDuke Alumni Shine in 2024 Olympics: Live Tracker for Jayson Tatum, Kara Lawson, Quinn and Others
This article offers a live tracker of Duke University alumni and affiliates competing in the 2024 Olympics. It closely follows athletes like Jayson Tatum on the US men's basketball team, Kara Lawson as the assistant coach of the US women's basketball team, and Quinn representing Canada in women's soccer. The article also includes other Duke athletes across various events, updated daily.
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