Dec 16, 2024 · Early decision applicants indicate Duke is their first choice of university and commit to attending if admitted. Duke received a record 6,627 Early Decision applications for the Class of 2029, representing an 8 percent increase over last year; in addition, 2,998 QuestBridge Finalists expressed an interest in matching with Duke. QuestBridge is a non-profit that helps academically exceptional ...

Sep 23, 2006 · A poll conducted for the Associated Press earlier this year found that about 57 percent of parents felt their child was assigned about the right amount of homework. Another 23 percent thought it was too little, 19 percent thought it was too much. Educators should be thrilled by these numbers. Pleasing a majority of parents regarding homework and having equal numbers of dissenters shouting "too ...

4 days ago · Duke Today is produced jointly by University Communications and Marketing and the Office of Communication Services (OCS). Articles are produced by staff and faculty across the university and health system to comprise a one-stop-shop for news from around Duke. Geoffrey Mock of University Communications is the editor of the 'News' edition. Leanora Minai of OCS is the editor of the 'Working@Duke ...

Dec 10, 2024 · Enrollment is open for Duke Learning & Organization Development’s 84 professional development courses that can enrich your skills in 2025. The courses, which cover a wide range of leadership, communication and technology topics, include project management, effective communication and leading in challenging situations. There are also courses designed to sharpen skills with Microsoft tools ...

Dec 11, 2024 · As the holidays approach, it can be a challenge to find the gifts that will brighten the season for the people in your life. Fortunately, there are a range of gift ideas available here at Duke. Check out our annual selection of holiday gift ideas from Duke University Stores, the Duke Lemur Center, Sarah P. Duke Gardens and more and see if …

Mar 7, 2006 · Duke Study: Homework Helps Students Succeed in School, As Long as There Isn't Too Much The study, led by professor Harris Cooper, also shows that the positive correlation is much stronger for secondary students than elementary students

Mar 28, 2024 · Duke University has offered admission to 1,984 students for the Class of 2028. Those accepted through Duke’s Regular Decision process were notified starting at 7 p.m. Thursday. Duke received about 4,700 more applications this year for a total of 54,190 applicants. Of those, about 1,250 were from North Carolina and South Carolina. The university announced last year that it will provide full ...

Aug 11, 2022 · Stiff, Achy Knees? Lab-Made Cartilage Gel Outperforms the Real Thing Human clinical trials may begin as soon as next year.

Sep 9, 2024 · Each year, Duke Human Resources recognizes staff and faculty who have reached career service milestones. Recognized as “Duke Stars,” this year’s group features 5,300 Duke University and Health System employees who mark service anniversaries of five to 55 years, including Duke Regional Hospital Health Unit Coordinator Brenda Bridges and Duke Human Vaccine Institute Grants & Contracts ...

Nov 18, 2024 · 1970-2003: Among the earliest RNA vaccines Smita Nair, an immunologist and Professor of Surgery, came to Duke in 1993 to study cancer therapeutics as a post-doctoral researcher in the lab of Eli Gilboa. In 1995, her colleague David Boczkowski handed her a test tube for her experiment testing a cell-based vaccine to treat cancer. It was labeled “The Cure.” Nair laughed at the grandiose ...