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Duke freshman refuses summer reading book due to graphic imagery

By Ryan Schocket | August 26

Duke University freshmen aren’t reading this year’s summer reading book, “Fun Home,” and it’s not because it’s optional.

At Duke, Muslim students discuss moving on from Chapel Hill shooting

By Sarah Brown | February 23

DURHAM — It’s been nearly two weeks since the shooting of three Muslim students in Chapel Hill rocked universities and Muslim communities, and on ...

UNC forward Kennedy Meeks (3) scored 18 points against the Blue Devils.

Duke edges out the Tar Heels by two points in overtime

By Grace Raynor | February 19

This was an old-fashioned, impossible-to-script, picture-perfect basketball showdown in its purest form: two teams that despise each other. Hundreds of ...

Art museums fuel UNC-Duke fire

By Gabriella Cirelli | February 18

Chapel Hill's Ackland Art Museum and the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University are Twitter-feuding over tonight's UNC-Duke men's basketball game. ...

UNC beating Duke in Student Commute Challenge

By Emily Lowe | February 3

When it comes to commuting, UNC students beat Duke students easily.

Muslim Student Association, others get Student Congress funding

By Kristen Chung | January 21

After Duke canceled its scheduled call to prayer Friday, discussions of University resources for UNC Muslims students were brought to the surface. ...

Duke University cancels its call to prayer

By Elizabeth Matulis | January 20

When Duke University first announced a call to prayer from its chapel’s bell tower, it was intended to bring together Muslims and non-Muslims after ...

For the first time in three years, the Tar Heels defeated the Duke Blue Devils and will bring the Victory Bell back to Chapel Hill — painted a lighter shade of blue.

Tar Heels sealed a 45-20 victory over Blue Devils

By Grace Raynor | November 21

DURHAM — They didn’t come to watch Marquise Williams fumble the ball three times in a row in one quarter’s time — twice in the red zone.

Duke investigates cheating in computer science department

By Charles Talcott | November 20

Duke University’s computer science department is investigating potential widespread cheating in a course known as Computer Science 201.

Lemur that played Zoboomafoo on kids show passes away at Duke Lemur Center

By Anica Midthun | November 14

Zoboo otherwise known as Jovian, a well-known and well-loved lemur who started in the show “Zoboomafoo” died Nov.

Duke Wrongful Convictions Clinic reviewing 1987 sexual abuse case

By Charles Talcott | October 2

After serving 27 years of a life sentence, Andrew Chandler Jr.’s fate might rest in the hands of Theresa Newman, Duke University law professor, and ...

Dan Ariely, TED speaker and author of three New York Times bestsellers, speaks at the October 2014 Carolina Science Cafe. The event was held at TOPO Back Bar and sponsored by Sigma Xi. Ariely spoke about the psychology of money. He is a James B. Duke Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Economics at Duke University.

Dan Ariely debunks opportunity cost at Science Cafe meeting

By Tyler Fleming | October 2

Ideally, people would think about the opportunity cost of making a purchase, but Duke economics professor and best-selling author Dan Ariely knows people ...

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Economics lecturer Jeremy Petranka leaves for Duke

By Jane Wester | July 7

As of July 1, popular economics lecturer Jeremy Petranka has moved from UNC to Duke, but he won't be spending all his time in Durham.

Duke University students to see 3.9 percent increase in tuition

By Lauren Kent | March 24

UNC and Duke University differ by more than a shade of blue — especially in the difference between public and private tuition costs.

Emma Johnson, Oren Mechanic, Marliana Lara, and Joey McMahon showing off the playroom at UNC Children's Hospital. The four are involved in The Monday Life program which helps find donors for projects relating to children's health initiatives. The Monday Life works to improve patients' environments through raising money for things like instruments, art therapy, and more.

Hospital charity The Monday Life helps heal in new ways

By Deborah Harris | February 11

Mondays aren’t the most popular day of the week, but one group is working to change that through small acts of kindness.

Duke-UNC grant creates harmony in collaboratives

By Robert McNeely | December 3

The Chapel Hill Contemporary Music Ensemble is joining forces with the Duke New Music Ensemble thanks to the prestigious Kenan-Biddle Partnership Grant. ...

Sexual reassignment surgery coverage not likely for UNC employees

By Hayley Fowler | November 14

Duke University recently announced its decision to include sexual reassignment surgery in employee health care plans, but UNC-CH isn’t likely to follow ...

Robertson bus to begin charging

By Amanda Albright | September 8

For 12 years, UNC students and faculty have used the Robertson Scholars bus to travel to and from Duke University’s campus for free.

Duke to increase sanction on assault cases

By Jordan Bailey | July 17

As UNC’s handling of sexual assault cases continues to be examined, Duke University has taken steps to toughen its own sanctioning in such cases — ...

UNC partnership with KIPP to help underprivileged students complete college

By Allie Henrickson | May 22

In an effort to increase college completion rates for students from underserved communities, UNC has paired with the Knowledge Is Power Program.