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A tennis ball. A fleeting thought. A timeless story retold.
Pulitzer Prize winner Percival Everett packed the house at Duke this fall, sharing the story behind "James," his reimagining of "Huckleberry Finn" through Jim’s eyes. With humor and insight, he explored language, identity, and the art of storytelling: leaving the audience inspired and laughing.
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Day of the Dead at Duke!
Sharing a few vibrant moments from “Canciones y Celebraciones para el Día de Los Muertos”—a musical celebration honoring life, memory, and tradition.
Featuring music from Son de Carolina and Mariachi Toro de Duke, the Memorial Quadrangle was filled with rhythm, color, and community spirit.
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Scared of spiders? You’re not alone this Halloween. 🕷️
Duke biologist Brendan Lan studies the spider’s harmless cousin, the harvestman, to show why these eight-legged creatures deserve curiosity, not fear:
https://youtu.be/JQl692wRbMA
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What is ADHD?
It isn’t just about focus; it shapes how the brain works and how people experience life.
Many individuals, especially girls and women, go years without a diagnosis, which can impact mental health, education, and overall well-being. At Duke, we’re committed to raising awareness and sharing knowledge to help close the diagnosis gap. Early recognition can make a world of difference.
Join us this ADHD Awareness Month: watch, learn, and help spread the word.
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This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re spotlighting Duke’s life-saving research and the powerful stories of those who have been impacted by breast cancer.
Watch this short to see just how far research has come toward finding a cure:
www.youtube.com/shorts/r-VJTQ...
#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #DukeResearchSavesLives
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Today’s students are tomorrow’s innovators, creators, and community leaders—and ACCELER8 is helping them take that first big step!
Organized by Durham Public Schools, this hands-on career exploration day gives Durham’s 8th graders real-world experiences and connects them with inspiring community partners. It’s all about dreaming bigger, building confidence, and discovering the paths that will shape their futures.
Let’s cheer them on as they explore what’s possible! 💡🌍
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Congratulations Coach Lawson for being named the #USABWNT head coach! During a celebration at Cameron Indoor Stadium, Coach Lawson reflected on what the honor means to her personally, to Duke, and to the future of women’s basketball on the world stage.
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#dukeuniversity #dukebasketball #dwbb #usabasketball #karalawson #usa #usabwnt
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Happy First Day of Fall! We can’t wait until campus looks like this again 🍂
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Ever wondered what it’s like to be a scientist behind the scenes?
Step into the lab with Dr. Erica Washington, assistant research professor at Duke University School of Medicine. Her work is creating breakthroughs in fungal biology — research that could lead to groundbreaking anti-fungal treatments and better outcomes for patients.
As we launch our ‘Day in the Life at Duke’ series, who else would you like to see highlighted? A med school student? A dancer? A fencer? Drop your ideas in the comments below👇
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On the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, students placed a wreath at Duke's 9/11
Memorial plaque, located by the grove of six trees behind Keohane Quad that honor the six Duke alumni who lost their lives in New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C.
A wreath has been laid at the memorial each year since the attacks.
A. Todd Rancke '81
Michael Morgan Taylor '81
John Robinson "Rob" Lenoir '84
Peter Keith Ortale '87
Christopher Todd Pitman '93
Frederick Charles Rimmele III M.D. '94
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