Keyword "Duke University" - List of latest news (56 results)

03:01 Duke University warns international students not to leave US even during summer break

Duke University warns international students not to leave US even during summer break - ‘We are advising members of the Duke international community to avoid international travel unless essential,’ read a Duke announcement Friday

02/04 Final Four Focus: Can Super Newcomer Flag lead Duke to the NCAA?

Final Four Focus: Can Super Newcomer Flag lead Duke to the NCAA?

14/02 7 years after the Parkland school massacre, is America any safer from guns?

Defiant Parkland students spoke out after their tragedy. But now gun laws may be rolled back under President Trump. Will their legacy still matter?

17/01 Free courses to learn about artificial intelligence at the best universities in the United States

KDnuggets presents a list of free courses from American universities that allow you to delve into artificial intelligence without prerequisites. These courses cover fundamentals and practical applications of AI.

29/12 Trump’s expected rollback of DEI can’t come soon enough

Americans are eagerly awaiting to see how President-elect Donald Trump will change DEI policies, programs and statutes.

28/12 Duke lacrosse players get silence instead of deserved media apologies after Crystal Mangum confession

Crystal Mangum came clean two weeks ago from the prison in which she’s confined for 14-18 years for second-degree murder of a boyfriend.

18/12 Michael Goodwin: The left-wing media created their own crisis and now have to pay the price for repeatedly attacking Donald Trump

Even as defeated Democrats try to decide who they are and what they believe in, their media handmaidens face a crisis of their own.

17/12 Duke lacrosse rape hoax accuser’s confession teaches a lesson the left won’t learn

On Thursday, Crystal Mangum, the accuser at the center of the notorious Duke lacrosse rape hoax, admitted for the first time that she lied about being brutally assaulted by Dave Evans, Collin Finne…

14/12 “I created a false story”: the woman who accused three lacrosse players of rape in 2006 acknowledged that she lied

From prison, Crystal Mangum confessed to having lied about the events that sparked one of the most controversial cases in the United States

13/12 Former Stripper Crystal Mangum Admits She Lied About Duke Lacrosse Players Raping Her in 2006

Crystal Mangum, who accused the white members of the Duke Lacrosse team of raping her in 2006, finally admitted that she lied about the case.

10/12 Black plastic kitchen utensils may be poisoning you, study finds

Black plastic cookware has become a staple in many kitchens — but it might be harmful.

08/12 A gasoline toxin is to blame for 151 million psychiatric disorders in the US, study reveals

Duke University and Florida State University found that the substance, also present in pipes and paints, altered the mental health of millions of American children who now suffer from attention disorders, anxiety and depression.

29/11 Scientists discover factors that determine how long older people live

US researchers have learned that the longevity of older adults does not depend on whether they have chronic diseases, but on simple factors such as their ability to go to the grocery store, clean their house, the amount of cholesterol in their blood and their previous bad habits. Scientists reveal factors that determine longevity in older adults Scientists from Duke University and the University o

16/09 How the Research Triangle has helped make North Carolina one of America's fastest-growing economies

The Research Triangle region has about 4,000 technology and 600 life science companies, and more than 300 companies are headquartered in RTP alone.

15/09 Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating culture, history, identity and representation

Hispanic Heritage Month is from Sept.15-Oct. 15. It honors history and culture while emphasizing the importance of identity and representation.

09/07 17-Year-Old Cooper Flagg Dominates U.S. Olympics Basketball Scrimmage

Duke basketball player Cooper Flagg is sending shock waves throughout basketball — college, professional, and the Olympics, alike.

28/06 Kyle Filipowski’s NBA draft fall comes with bizarre ‘question marks’ around girlfriend

Kyle Filipowski’s drop to the second round in this year’s draft comes with a bit of a twist as NBA teams were reportedly hesitant over some off-court concerns surrounding the former Duke star.

26/06 JJ Redick denies calling Duke alum author the N-word while in college

JJ Redick is facing serious allegations, which he is now denying. On Tuesday, a day after being introduced as the newest Lakers head coach, Redick was accused of using the N-word toward a Duke alum…

18/05 Bernie Sanders to deliver University of New England graduation speech: How to watch

Sen. Bernie Sanders will deliver a speech at the University of New England's commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 18 at 10 a.m. ET. Here's how to watch.

16/05 Pinocchio Psaki’s published lies: Letters to the Editor — May 16, 2024

NY Post readers discuss former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki publishing false claims in a new book.

15/05 This woman has ALS. So did 22 of her relatives. What she wants you to know.

A new medication is offering some ALS patients more hope than ever. It's actually slowing the disease down in some people like Jessica Morris.

14/05 Watch: Jerry Seinfeld Tells Duke Graduates to Cherish 'Privilege,' Not Condemn It

Legendary comedian Jerry Seinfeld delivered a salient commencement speech at Duke University over the weekend, advising students to celebrate their privilege instead of feeling ashamed.

14/05 Jerry Seinfeld actually had a great message for Duke graduation protesters — too bad they missed it

For a man who created a show about nothing, Seinfeld offered lot of meaningful principles. Too bad the most self-serious members of Duke’s audience missed his advice.

13/05 Students walk out of Jerry Seinfeld's Duke commencement speech after comedian's support of Israel

Jerry Seinfeld's commencement speech at Duke University drew some walkouts on Sunday by pro-Palestinian protesters.

13/05 Watch: Anti-Israel Students Walk Out of Duke University Commencement to Protest Jerry Seinfeld

Students at Duke University's commencement walked out of the ceremony on Sunday in protest of comedian Jerry Seinfeld, who was set to receive an honorary degree, with some students booing the comedian and shouting "Free Free Palestine."

13/05 Duke students walk out to protest Jerry Seinfeld's commencement speech in latest grad disruption

Duke University students walked out of Sunday's commencement as speaker Jerry Seinfeld was introduced. Seinfeld has been a vocal Israel supporter.

12/05 Students walk out on Jerry Seinfeld’s speech as commencement ceremonies disrupted around the country

Students walk out on Jerry Seinfeld’s speech as commencement ceremonies disrupted around the country - Some students could be heard booing as they waved Palestinian flags

12/05 Israel Speech that Confused the Graduation Ceremony! They left when a Zionist supporter came on stage

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld, who attended the graduation ceremony of Duke University in the USA as a guest speaker, was protested due to his support for Israel.

12/05 Jerry Seinfeld booed by anti-Israel protesters who walk out of his Duke commencement speech

The walkout was the latest manifestation of protests that have roiled U.S. campuses as students call for universities to divest from arms suppliers and other companies profiting from the war.

13/04 OJ Simpson's trial exposed America's racial divide. Three decades later, what's changed?

The murder trial of O.J. Simpson exposed the country's deep racial divides, but the media failed to capture what the case meant to Black Americans.

10/04 The pilot of a small plane died in mid-flight and a passenger had to make an emergency landing

A unique incident at Raleigh-Durham International Airport garnered national attention as a man took control of the plane after a fatal mishap.

10/04 Passenger lands plane when Duke professor piloting trip suffers fatal medical emergency

Joseph Izatt was at the controls of a Cirrus SR-20 on Sunday afternoon when he suffered an unexplained health complication.

29/03 Report: Grandpa Breastfeeds Baby After Taking Experimental Transgender Hormone Drugs

Researchers reportedly used hormone drugs to make a man — who pretends to be a woman – lactate so he could breastfeed his grandchild.

29/03 Trans grandma able to breastfeed baby with help of experimental hormone drugs

Researchers at Duke University used experimental hormone drugs to help a transgender mother-of-five breastfeed her grandchild, in a study that has been panned as “frankly disturbing.”

23/03 A total eclipse is near. For some, it's evidence of higher power. For others it's a warning

Eclipses were once seen as foreboding, sometimes linked to major religious events. Here's how they still offer spiritual significance for some today.

27/02 'Once They're on the Court, Don't Let Them Off': ESPN's Jay Bilas Suggests Arresting Fans Who Storm the Court

ESPN basketball broadcaster and former Duke player Jay Bilas slammed fans for storming the court after a Blue Devils player was injured.

23/02 Cystic fibrosis patient, 26, receives 3rd set of lungs after begging doc to take her case: ‘I was always told that two was it’

Taylor Stephenson, 26, received her third set of lungs on Jan. 13 at Duke Hospital University after going into rejection in April.

15/02 Can the Remote-Work Era Fix How Scientists Study Kids?

Developmental psychology is notoriously reliant on certain demographics of children. A new tool is changing that.

06/02 Jay-Z's Grammys speech about Beyoncé reiterates an ongoing issue with the awards

Jay-Z spoke about the Grammys' lack of acknowledgment of Black artists during his speech. It's not a new problem.

21/01 Vietnamese boy received nearly 70,000 USD award from the American Heart Association

Xuan Bach, 24 years old, was awarded a research award worth nearly 70,000 USD by the American Heart Association when he initially successfully purified enzymes to find ways to develop new antibiotics.

06/01 Opinion | ‘Merit Is No Longer Evil’

Is DEI vulnerable to sudden collapse?

04/01 A New Era for Mickey Mouse

As of January 1, an early version of the character is in the public domain.

21/12 Pentagon slow to remedy forever chemicals in water around hundreds of military bases

Defense officials have spent years assessing the scale of the contamination and cost of clean up pf PFAS pollution around hundreds of military bases.

19/12 We found the cheapest tickets for Duke Men’s Basketball 2023-24 games

Listen up Cameron Crazies: The Blue Devils take on rival UNC on Feb. 3 and March 9 next year.

18/12 Students reject Harvard places over campus antisemitism

Students accepted early to Ivy League schools are applying elsewhere as elite universities are dragged for campus antisemitism.

15/12 A New Threat to Diversity at Elite Colleges

All eyes have been on the end of affirmative action, but an emerging bipartisan bill would bar wealthy colleges from accepting federal student loans, with major consequences.

24/11 You Deserve a Great Nap

Experts say a midday rest is great for your health. Here’s how to get the most out of it.

30/10 The Stock Market Is Disappearing

The number of American public companies has decreased by half since 1996. How can that be?

05/09 Duke QB Riley Leonard begs for homework extension after beating Clemson

Duke upset No. 9 Clemson, 28-7, on Sunday but their standout quarterback didn’t have the game on his mind.

23/08 Martin Luther King Jr’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech turns 60 as fresh civil rights battles emerge

Sixty years after the March on Washington, similar issues are at stake for activists seeking racial and economic justice. How the movements compare.

11/08 Cooper Flagg reclassifies to 2024 class, eligible for 2025 NBA Draft in major shakeup

A 6-foot-8, 195-pound power forward, Flagg is widely considered one of the best high school basketball prospects in the world. 

10/08 An Adorable Way to Study How Kids Get Each Other Sick

Behold, the ferret day care.

26/06 Henry Petroski, Whose Books Decoded Engineering, Dies at 81

He wrote extensively about the design of buildings and bridges and how they failed. He also examined the history of commonplace objects like the pencil.

23/06 Doomed sub’s ‘large red flags’ revealed

As OceanGate, the company responsible for the doomed Titan, was touting its safety in public statements, privately it was rejecting basic safety standards.

20/06 Duke University Offering Free Tuition For North And South Carolina Families Earning Below $150,000

The full tuition grants will be offered to undergraduate students from this fall.

19/04 Duke professor says US needs to enact $14 TRILLION reparations program

Duke University professor William Darity said that each black American should receive $350,000 of taxpayer money in a massive reparations programs.