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Duke School of Medicine referred to Justice Department over accusations of racial discrimination
Oct 29, 2026, 5:09 PM The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights referred Duke’s School of Medicine to the Department of Justice on Thursday over its findings that the School had racially discriminated in its admissions practices. This article is copyright Duke Student Publishing Company, Inc. If you are seeing this message, it is likely you are viewing an unauthorized reproduction.
Price says Duke stands above peers in face of federal investigations, mounting challenges
President Vincent Price thinks Duke is in an “enviable position” compared to its peers, despite a number of federal investigations and a decline in research funding. This article is copyright Duke Student Publishing Company, Inc. If you are seeing this message, it is likely you are viewing an unauthorized reproduction.
Duke Health partners with regional health system CaroMont to build 2 hospitals in Charlotte area
Duke Health and CaroMont Health announced Wednesday that they are collaborating to construct two new hospitals in Mecklenburg County, which includes the city of Charlotte. The facilities, which are set to provide a combined 200 hospital beds, will be a significant expansion for Duke Health outside of the Triangle region, cementing the health system’s recent efforts to expand.
Prashi Agarwal
They say the devil is in the details. But in Durham, the Blue Devils are in the details — and numbers.
Max Feldman
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Trump administration launches investigation into Duke over DKU, foreign funding
Sep 17, 2026, 12:30 AM The U.S. Departments of Education and State opened an investigation into Duke’s foreign funding Tuesday, taking aim at the University’s ties to China through Duke Kunshan University. The departments announced the investigation in a Wednesday press release, with further details provided in a Tuesday letter addressed to President Vincent Price.
Trump administration finds Duke School of Medicine racially discriminated in admissions
Sep 10, 2026, 7:45 AM The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights found Duke’s School of Medicine to have intentionally discriminated against white and Asian applicants in its admissions practices. The office announced the finding in a Tuesday press release, with further details provided in an emailed letter to Dr. Mary Klotman, dean of the School of Medicine and executive vice president for health affairs.
Duke professor Dan Ariely seeks political office in Israel with Pirate Party
Sep 8, 2026, 3:29 AM Dan Ariely, professor of business administration in the Fuqua School of Business, is running for political office as part of the Pirate Party of Israel, The Jerusalem Post reported Monday. Ariely, an Israeli-American, is listed third out of 25 candidates on the Pirate Party’s list for the Knesset, Israel’s legislature.
‘Insane data’: Duke professor Dan Ariely accused of additional research fraud
Dan Ariely, professor of business administration in the Fuqua School of Business, is once again under scrutiny after an article released Monday found evidence that he likely tampered with or fabricated data in an influential 2002 research paper on procrastination.
Judge rejects Duke, peers’ attempt to dismiss lawsuit alleging price-fixing through Early Decision admissions
News | University | The Chronicle Aug 12, 2026, 3:47 AM A lawsuit accusing Duke and dozens of other universities of colluding to inflate tuition through their Early Decision admissions programs will now move forward after a federal judge rejected the University’s motions to dismiss the claims Friday. Plaintiffs alleged last August that a group of 32 selective private colleges and universities — including Duke — use Early Decision commitments to reduce competition.
Duke pulled back on DEI for over a year. That didn’t stop the federal scrutiny
When the U.S. Department of Justice announced last Thursday that it found Duke Law School had discriminated against white and Asian applicants in its admissions practices, it could be seen as just another step in the Trump administration’s national crusade against diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Justice Department finds Duke Law discriminated based on race in admissions
Aug 7, 2026, 12:15 AM The U.S. Department of Justice found Duke Law School to have intentionally discriminated primarily against white and Asian students in its admissions practices. The Department announced the finding in a Thursday press release, with further details provided in a letter to Duke’s outside counsel from Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, head of the department’s Civil Rights Division.
Duke Ph.D. admissions steeply decline after federal funding cuts
Duke’s graduate schools admitted significantly fewer doctoral students in their last two application cycles, which the schools largely attributed to uncertainty over federal research funding. Specifically, Duke admitted 32.4% fewer doctorate students for the 2025-26 academic year than the 2024-25 academic year, which had a complete admissions cycle before the Trump administration took office. The drop — from 1,200 to 811 offers — accompanied a nearly 10% increase in applications.
The Stakes for Wake
“Good thoughts, good words, good deeds.” For a long time, Peter Rodriguez has lived by that mantra. The saying—hidden in the back of his childhood encyclopedia in an entry about the religion Zoroastrianism—stuck out to teenage Rodriguez as “pure and clean and simple.” Later, he thought it represented the purpose of a liberal arts education: The university prompts “good thoughts” by letting students learn from great minds and start to think for themselves. “Good words” and “good deeds” follow.
‘I’m Coming Clean’: Former UNC-CH Chancellor Says He Advised Against Investing in SpaceX
In the late 2000s, when Holden Thorp, then UNC-Chapel Hill’s chancellor, heard about the UNC Management Company’s plans to put more of the system’s endowment into SpaceX, he couldn’t believe it. “Are you guys nuts?” he recalled telling the group. Today, Thorp says he couldn’t have been more wrong and is glad UNC Management ignored his advice.
UNC-Chapel Hill Journalism Dean to Step Down
Raul Reis will step down on August 1 from his role as dean of the Hussman School of Journalism and Media at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, he announced in an email to Hussman faculty and staff on Friday. Reis has led UNC Hussman since 2022, taking over in the wake of a high-profile fight over the appointment of journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones.
Pickleball, Horses, Daffodils: What Else Is in the N.C. Budget?
Democratic Gov. Josh Stein signed North Carolina’s long-overdue budget into law Tuesday, marking the largest spending plan in state history. The 634-page law includes money for Hurricane Helene relief, provides salary increases for state workers, and cuts income taxes, among other measures. But the $34 billion budget also includes several provisions that move money for lesser-known priorities, such as a new complex at the North Carolina Zoo.
What N.C.’s Budget Includes On Higher Ed Spending
North Carolina lawmakers released a long-overdue budget on Tuesday, over a month after Republican legislative leaders first announced a framework. The plan is a year late, and is the first comprehensive budget agreement since 2023. The 600-plus page bill includes a number of provisions related to higher education funding and makes some statutory changes that will affect schools across the state. Lawmakers plan to approve the budget later this week and send it to Democratic Gov. Josh Stein’s desk.
Duke braces for impact of federal loan caps on graduate students
Starting next month, the Trump administration will impose new limitations on graduate federal loans, leaving Duke’s graduate schools and prospective students in uncertain financial territory. The new regulations, coupled with provisions from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, radically upend the current borrowing system for graduate students.
UNC System Awaits $150 Million in Enrollment Funding as Lawmakers Haggle Over Budget
As the North Carolina legislature aims to finalize a budget deal, the UNC System is still waiting for more than $150 million to cover the cost of teaching more students. Public universities receive a certain amount of annual funding from the state, regardless of whether lawmakers pass a budget. But typically included in the budget is a subsidy known as enrollment change funding that the system requests from the legislature.
‘A leader in health AI’: School of Medicine Dean talks integration of artificial intelligence and healthcare
Jun 11, 2026, 3:55 AM Dr. Mary Klotman, dean of the Duke School of Medicine and executive vice president for health affairs at the University, discussed the future of health discovery, education and care amid the rise of artificial intelligence at the annual State of the School Address on Wednesday.
How the Trump Admin Could Speed Up a Controversial New Accreditor
The Trump administration’s proposed revamp of college accreditation rules could speed up the UNC System’s effort to launch a new accreditor for public universities.
Funding cuts gutted the Duke Center for International Development. Now, its director is stepping down
May 14, 2026, 1:34 AM Over the course of a year, Duke’s Center for International Development shrank from nearly a dozen full-time faculty and staff to just one. Soon, it will have zero. After the defunding and closure of the U.S. Agency for International Development, compounded with Duke’s own cost-cutting campaign, DCID’s future has become deeply uncertain. As Director Edmund Malesky steps down next week, the center has no clear plan forward.
Student Affairs restores Duke SJP chapter's status, OIE determines Instagram post did not violate policy
News | University | The Chronicle Apr 28, 2026, 3:38 AM Duke’s Students for Justice in Palestine chapter was unsuspended from organizational activity on Friday after Student Affairs lifted a previously imposed status restriction and funding freeze. The move came after the Office of Institutional Equity separately determined that an Instagram post by the group — which had been reported for alleged antisemitism — did not warrant an investigation nor violate University policy. “...
‘Immensely disappointed’: Student organizations criticize end of Black Student Alliance Invitational
The Black Student Alliance and 13 other student organizations sent a joint letter to Duke administrators Friday morning criticizing the end of the Black Student Alliance Invitational and outlining demands to reemphasize the University’s commitment to its Black students.
Duke’s investments split between STEM growth and humanities expansion
After a year of cost-cutting and “strategic realignment” of priorities, Duke has changed where it spends its money. STEM fields, artificial intelligence and quantum-related initiatives have dominated philanthropic giving but hiring decisions and programming expansions seem to favor the humanities.
Faculty committee calls for overhaul of Duke’s PPD policy after finding ‘fundamental deficiencies’
A faculty committee charged with reviewing Duke’s controversial Pickets, Protests and Demonstrations policy called for its complete overhaul in a March report presented Thursday to Academic Council. The 23-page report identified “fundamental deficiencies” in the University’s PPD policy and recommended creating a separate committee tasked with drafting a new “expressive activity” policy to be voted on by the council at the end of the next academic year.
Tapas section in Brodhead Center to be repurposed into ‘deli concept’ in response to student demand
Apr 17, 2026, 12:37 AM Those who have been missing the baked baguettes and sliced meats of Don’s Classic Subs may be in luck. Duke Dining plans to repurpose the existing Tapas section located between Il Forno and Sazón in the Brodhead Center — more commonly known as WU — into a “deli concept,” the office confirmed in a Thursday email to The Chronicle. Duke Dining did not share the new station’s name or when it would be installed.
DSG senators elect new speaker of the senate, approve judiciary committee members in final meeting of the year
Duke Student Government senators met Wednesday for their final session of the year to elect a new speaker of the senate, approve new members to the senate judiciary committee and bid farewell to senior senators. Junior Olivia McConnell, vice president of the academic affairs committee, gave an update that materials for the study sphere project had been ordered.
Trump administration backs off NIH funding cap, easing Duke's biggest financial threat
Apr 14, 2026, 3:26 AM The Trump administration’s legal fight to slash federal research dollars has seemingly subsided. The deadline to appeal a lower court ruling against the 15% cap on indirect cost reimbursement rates from the National Institutes of Health passed last week without action or public comment from the Trump administration. For now, what Duke administrators once called their “biggest financial concern” has receded. The NIH first shared plans to implement a 15% cap in February 2025.
Despite decrease in NIH grants, School of Medicine sees positive signs for future federal funding
Duke School of Medicine leaders are cautiously optimistic about the school's financial footing, even as it received roughly $78 million less in federal research funding than at this point in the fiscal year before the Trump administration took office. Administrators said in a Friday webinar that National Institutes of Health grants to the University are resuming following the government shutdown in the fall and that it had since resumed staff hiring, moving away from a prior cost-cutting measure.
Duke halts Black Student Alliance Invitational, students warn of impact on enrollment
For the first time since the 1980s, Duke’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions will not host the Black Student Alliance Invitational. Current students say the decision was made without their input and worry it could hurt Black enrollment. BSAI introduced prospective first-years to Duke from a Black perspective.
DSG plans East Campus study station installation, hears CFO candidate presentations
Duke Student Government senators met Wednesday to discuss a temporary study station pilot, hear speeches from chief financial officer candidates and approve SOFC funding during its penultimate meeting of the academic year.
Class of 2030 reacts to Duke acceptance
News | University Check out how the new Blue Devils reacted to the moment they got into Duke. | The Chronicle Apr 2, 2026, 2:30 AM No content provided Get The Chronicle straight to your inbox Sign up for our weekly newsletter. Cancel at any time.
Administrators contract with Ozempic to consult on belt-tightening
Apr 1, 2026, 4:01 AM Duke announced a new contract with Ozempic to consult on slimming the University’s finances as part of a broader ongoing cost-cutting initiative. Ozempic, a GLP-1 drug that slows digestion and curbs appetite, will be a model as Duke aims to become a “skinny legend,” according to President Vincent Price. Duke has financed cost-cutting in a number of ways since it announced the measure last year.
‘Truly powerful’: Significant demands made during demonstration attended by 3 protesters
Apr 1, 2026, 4:01 AM A new student group took to Abele Quad on Tuesday, calling on administrators to declare Duke a “Third Amendment Campus” and invest more in Durham. Although only 3 students attended the demonstration — of which were the president, vice president and treasurer of the group — their bold demands made shockwaves. “Why do you think Price rhymes with ICE? Clearly, he’s a fascist,” the protesters chanted, slightly out of sync with one other.
Artifishul Inteligentz
The first sign was the disappearance of junior Ernest Scolar.
Seamus O'Seam
Although only 3 students attended the demonstration — of which were the president, vice president and treasurer of the group — their bold demands made shockwaves.
Ian Rickovry
The deal comes after a surprising approval from the NIL clearinghouse that was a major part of the recent House settlement. As a part of their agreement, the twins will be required to lead one AA meeting per month, held in the Link inside Perkins Library.
Woak Mehdeeya
The majority of Kid Rock’s listeners can’t legally enter a school zone, but the throwback artist will make his first appearance on a college campus this April.
Big Student Affairs
Sources say Brown's module, dubbed “Lockdown 101 with Big Liq,” will feature drills inspired by his signature plays.
DNA Aespa
The Class of 2026 will see a big name walk across the stage at the May 10 commencement ceremony. And I know all of this because Vincent Price told me.
Percival Octavian Vanderbilt-Sackler Getty
It was during Spring Break, in St. Barts, that I slipped into my dad’s office through the yacht’s starboard, and saw the framed photo: Dad on a beach, one arm around Uncle Jeffrey, the other arm around a younger ginger woman.
Slimothy Weitlos
Ozempic, a GLP-1 drug that slows digestion and curbs appetite, will be a model as Duke aims to become a “skinny legend,” according to President Vincent Price.
Alabama National Park
The final 13 minutes of the American Grand Strategies lecture were reserved for audience questions about internship networking.
Hart Stilbroakin
The University’s complaint references a strong pattern of early exit at the position and cites the athletes’ commitment videos as clear indications of their disloyalty.
Noe Meansnoe
Student leaders say the new section, informally named the “Teachers, Not Touchers” (TNT) division, will ensure that all staff in student-facing roles are better educated on power dynamics, consent and signs of an unhealthy relationship.
Holl E. Choke
It was a beautiful day in the nation's capital, with clear skies and a gentle breeze rolling through the cherry blossoms of Washington D.C. — and inside Capital One Arena, it was even lovelier!
Alexis Ashley
After 60 years of stories, English Professor Victor Strandberg closes out his chapter at Duke Tucked into a corner room with a beautiful view of Abele Quad, you’ll find the office of Professor Victor Strandberg. In his early 90s, the English professor is retiring at the end of this year after 60 years of teaching at Duke. DukeCard goes fully digital, citing environmental impact, security reasons Beginning fall of 2023, the DukeCard went fully digital for students and faculty.
Muslim Students Association endorses Angela Chen for DSG president
Mar 27, 2026, 7:39 PM The Duke Muslim Students Association is proud to endorse Angela Chen for President of the Duke Student Government. Throughout her time at Duke, Angela has demonstrated a genuine commitment to the Muslim student community. Her presence at MSA programming and advocacy around issues that directly impact Muslim students’ daily lives is commendable. We especially value Angela’s clear and proactive vision for strengthening support for Muslim students.
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