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January

Corky Gilbert: Duke Should Just Admit a Mistake
Writer says Duke's response on controversy falls short
Wednesday, January 1, 2003

Jonathan Samuelson: Speaker Not Interested in Truth
Writer says university must be wary of using free speech to protect activities of those who don't believe in it
Wednesday, January 1, 2003

Mike Hanley: There Are Better Choices Than Whitehorn
Writer says university must do more to present a wider range of voices on important issues
Wednesday, January 1, 2003

Nannerl O. Keohane: Campus Debate Useful for Campus
President Keohane responds to Wall Street Journal online "Opinion Journal"
Wednesday, January 1, 2003

Roy Kiefer: I Fought to Protect American Freedom of Speech
Writer says America is founded on Constitutional rights, including the freedom to speak
Wednesday, January 1, 2003

Evidence for Orangutan Culture
Findings push back origins of culture to 14 million years Professor van Schaik describes the orangutan project. http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/news/newsrelease.asp?id=1286&catid=2&cpg=newsrelease.asp#audio (Listen to audio)
Thursday, January 2, 2003

Gifts Boost Divinity School Addition
Four gifts totaling $3.1 million will help fund construction of a new addition to the Divinity School
Thursday, January 2, 2003

Duke and Seoul National Universities Agree to Global Alliance of Business Schools
Four-part agreement with Koreas top business school will expand Dukes footprint in Asia.
Friday, January 3, 2003

New Medicines Mean More Options for Treating Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a chronic disease that can require treatment for many years, even for a lifetime. While no cure currently exists, a number of promising new medicines have given physicians more options for controlling the condition until a cure can be...
Friday, January 3, 2003

Vision is a 'Reflex,' Says New Book
Eons of evolution have wired our visual system to perceive the world based on past experience.
Friday, January 3, 2003

Garda Named Director Of Fuqua's International Center
Duke graduate to help Fuqua students gain an international educational experience
Monday, January 6, 2003

Using The Mind, Not Drugs, To Fight Pain
Duke researcher and former swami Jim Carson teaches meditation to help people cope with pain and stress
Wednesday, January 8, 2003

Latest Free-Electron Laser Will Reach X-Ray Range
Duke's Russian-built "Blue Devil" OK-5 is slated to emit light pulses as short as "femtoseconds," a state in which "new science starts"
Thursday, January 9, 2003

Legal Case on Patents Puts Duke in National Spotlight
Academic institutions are closely watching whether the Supreme Court will hear a case involving Duke and a former faculty member
Thursday, January 9, 2003

News Tip: Reviving Draft Would Sway Public Opinion About War
Two Duke political scientists say that personal connections to the military do shape people's attitudes about war and casualties
Thursday, January 9, 2003

'Dream Street' Photographs Displayed at Duke
Photographs of Pittsburgh taken in the 1950s by photojournalist W. Eugene Smith will be exhibited at the Center for Documentary Studies through March 30
Friday, January 10, 2003

Duke Employee Grazed by Stray Bullet
Police investigation indicates the bullet may have been fired into the air from some distance away
Friday, January 10, 2003

Program Helps Minority Students Find Pathway to Business Success
INROADS information fair set for Jan. 14 at Duke
Friday, January 10, 2003

U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan to Deliver Commencement Address
U.N. leader Kofi Annan, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, will address Duke graduates at May 11, 2003 commencement
Friday, January 10, 2003

Using Meditation to Control High Blood Pressure
Fifty million Americans have high blood pressure, and daily stress can send levels even higher. The “Calm Down” study is testing whether meditation and relaxation techniques can lower blood pressure by lowering stress
Friday, January 10, 2003

Gettes to Join Duke Information Technology Effort
The newly created position is designed to help Duke plan and build a robust technological environment
Monday, January 13, 2003

Grant Assists Durham-based Projects
A $700,000 grant from The Duke Endowment will help Duke University support children's programs, housing initiatives and school-based programs in the neighborhoods near campus
Monday, January 13, 2003

Playwright Anna Deavere Smith to Participate in Duke Symposium
Performer to be part of two-day women's studies symposium exploring racial and gender perspectives on globalization
Tuesday, January 14, 2003

Sleep Apnea Treatment Also Effective for Gastroesophageal Reflux
A device that helps people who have the obstructive breathing disorder sleep apnea also helps people who suffer from acid reflux, a painful stomach disorder
Tuesday, January 14, 2003

'Transforming Our Communities in the Name of the Gospel'
John Perkins will be leading a two-day urban ministry workshop in Durham this month
Wednesday, January 15, 2003

Duke to Offer Information Technology Training
The Duke Office of Continuing Education has added new online IT courses to its traditional certification curriculum
Wednesday, January 15, 2003

Guinier, Film Showing Highlight Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration
Duke will honor civil rights leader with a series of events exploring his life and continuing issues of race in America
Wednesday, January 15, 2003

Renowned Jazz Musician to Perform at Duke
Saxophonist Maceo Parker, leader of the Maceo Parker Band, joins son Corey Parker for a Jan. 31 show in Page Auditorium
Wednesday, January 15, 2003

The 'Campaign for Duke' Passes $2 Billion
The campaign still has almost a year to run and several crucial priorities to fund
Wednesday, January 15, 2003

The Process of Tenure at Duke
George Tauchen, former chair of Duke's APT committee, discusses how tenure works at Duke and why it is still useful for a modern university
Wednesday, January 15, 2003

Exhibit of Work by Two Photographers Shows Life in Afghanistan Over Two Decades
A display of injured veterans and war orphans offers a visual record of the toll taken on the population of Afghanistan. For downloadable images #photos click here
Thursday, January 16, 2003

Grant to Duke Supports Understanding Biology Through Engineering
A $2.9 million National Science Foundation grant will fund a unique new kind of graduate education that will use the tools of engineering to study biology from the scale of molecules up to complete organisms
Thursday, January 16, 2003

Academic Freedom Defended for Upcoming Speaker
Duke official responds to Wall Street Journal online opinion article criticizing planned event
Friday, January 17, 2003

Ethical Culture is a Lifelong Pursuit for Randy Best
Chemistry department employee heads local chapter of ethical culture society
Friday, January 17, 2003

Grant Enables Duke to Continue Support for Low-Income Neighborhoods Near Campus
The Duke Endowment assists the Duke-Durham Neighborhood Partnership
Friday, January 17, 2003

Hard Times Ahead for New Research Funding
Duke federal relations officials believe it will be a challenge to maintain growth in federal research funding
Friday, January 17, 2003

Keohane and Hennessy: Student-Athletes Must Make the Grade in the Classroom
Two university presidents say educators must step forward to bring aggressive reform to intercollegiate athletics
Friday, January 17, 2003

Support Groups Help New Moms Experiencing Postpartum Depression
Symptoms of anxiety and depression can affect many mothers in the weeks after delivery. Sharing experiences with other new mothers in a postpartum support program can be helpful during this difficult time
Friday, January 17, 2003

Duke Endowment Provides $13.5 Million to Duke University
Science, engineering, research initiatives and other academic programs will benefit from the grant
Tuesday, January 21, 2003

Duke to Hold Panel Reflecting on Civil Rights, Journalism
On Feb. 11, a panel of journalists will examine the role of journalism on the Civil Rights movement
Tuesday, January 21, 2003

Roe V. Wade 'A Dubious Victory' for Women, Professor Says
Duke divinity professor Amy Laura Hall claims abortion, once considered a tragic necessity, has now become a societal norm
Tuesday, January 21, 2003

Duke Remembers Martin Luther King Jr.
Lani Guinier says race can be a positive force for change in America
Wednesday, January 22, 2003

Media Advisory: Duke Conference Looks at Contemporary Korean Politics
An adviser to South Korea's current president who is a visiting professor at Duke will be among the participants
Wednesday, January 22, 2003

Media Advisory: International Education Conference Addresses Post-9/11 Concerns
Globalization and the terrorist attacks highlight the need for American students to study language and acquire "international expertise"
Wednesday, January 22, 2003

Monkeys Show Sophisticated Learning Abilities
The scientists have not yet found the limits of the monkeys' learning capacity
Wednesday, January 22, 2003

News Tip: New Census Data may be Misleading
Census responses may reflect self-perceptions more than changing minority population percentages, says Duke professor
Wednesday, January 22, 2003

Third Annual Black-Tie Event Honors Memory of Local Resident, Raises Money for Cancer Patient Support Program
Fundraising event for cancer center honors Audrey Chase
Thursday, January 23, 2003

Awards Given for Excellence in Higher Education Reporting
The Herald-Sun newspaper in Durham is this year's winner of an award that recognizes outstanding newspaper coverage of higher education
Friday, January 24, 2003

Foreign Artists Squeezed by Visa Problems
Tightened immigration procedures have resulted in some foreign artists having to cancel their scheduled Duke performances
Friday, January 24, 2003

Mathematician Tackles an Intricate Puzzle of Immunology
A mathematical model reveals a secret code of the immune system
Friday, January 24, 2003

New Tools Help Target Tumors and Protect Surrounding Tissue
New software and improved imaging technology provide more accurate delivery of radiation to tumors in patients with lung cancer. These tools also help protect healthy tissue from incidental radiation damage
Friday, January 24, 2003

Religion Reporting Awards Announced
Yonat Shimron and Fran Arrington are this year's recipients of the Duke Divinity School-sponsored awards
Friday, January 24, 2003

Speaker Invitation Launches Campus Debate
Campus officials defend a speaking invitation to a woman convicted of bombing the U.S. Capitol, but critics say university used poor judgment
Friday, January 24, 2003

New Insights into Coastal Wetlands' Response to Pollution
While nitrogen is a highly visible cause of algae blooms, a Duke researcher found that the inconspicuous impact of phosphorus on wetland bacteria is underappreciated
Monday, January 27, 2003

Council Moves Forward on Plan to Revise Faculty Governance Committees
Faculty say new structure is needed to strengthen faculty involvement on most important academic issues
Wednesday, January 29, 2003

Faculty Assess State of Union Address
Several Duke professors wonder whether a unilateral war is the answer to the threat from Saddam Hussein
Wednesday, January 29, 2003

Froshlife Showcases Freshman Moviemakers
Competition asks first-year students to capture first-year experience in five-minute digital films.
Wednesday, January 29, 2003

Alzheimers: “Advances and Challenges”
The 17th annual Bryan Alzheimers Disease Research Center Conference will provide an opportunity for families and health professionals to learn the latest developments in research and treatment
Thursday, January 30, 2003

Black and Latino Organization Hosts Leadership Conference
Conference focuses on how individual behavior within a corporation affects the community at large
Thursday, January 30, 2003

Robertson Scholars Program to Fund Collaborative Projects
Joint Duke-UNC program is now accepting grant proposals for projects that enhance collaboration between the two schools
Thursday, January 30, 2003

Cardiac MRI Finds Small Areas of Heart Cell Death Previously Missed
Finding areas of heart cell death important in preventing future cardiac incidents
Friday, January 31, 2003

Duke Professional News: January 31, 2003
Elizabeth Fenn | The Green-Rossiter Award
Friday, January 31, 2003

Preparing for Smallpox Vaccinations
University will give vaccinations to 120 health care workers
Friday, January 31, 2003

Removing Portion of Spleen Effective in Treating Inherited Childhood Anemias
Treatment found not to affect spleen's immune function
Friday, January 31, 2003

February

Keohane: You Got Us Stirred Up . . . And That's Good
In a letter to the editor in The Wall Street Journal, President Nannerl Keohane and Senior Vice President for Public Affairs John Burness respond to a Journal editorial criticizing a speaker invitation
Monday, February 3, 2003

Robertson Scholars Thrive in First Semester
Duke students living at UNC say they are finding a home on a larger campus
Monday, February 3, 2003

Keohane: Divestment is Not the Right Response
Duke President Nannerl O. Keohane responds to a group's request that Duke divest from companies with military ties to Israel
Tuesday, February 4, 2003

Oxygen Key Switch in Transforming Adult Stem Cells From Fat Into Cartilage

Tuesday, February 4, 2003

Removing Portion of Spleen Effective in Treating Inherited Childhood Anemias

Tuesday, February 4, 2003

Undersea Diving Found Safe for Older Divers

Tuesday, February 4, 2003

News Tip: Powell's Speech Unlikely to Change Minds
The Secretary of State's presentation at the UN Wednesday is unlikely to sway critics who by this point are largely impervious to evidence or argument, says Duke political scientist
Wednesday, February 5, 2003

Pulpit & Pew Report: Clergy Pay Causing Problems for Churches
Low and unequal wages paid to clergy threaten to turn their "calling" into a job -- and to turn away seminary students
Wednesday, February 5, 2003

Closely Watching Michigan Case, Panelists Discuss Race and Admissions
Panelists argues that diversity is about more than race, express concern for the unseen implications of attacks on Michigan system
Thursday, February 6, 2003

Duke Seeks to Host International Center for Afghan Studies
An international institute hopes to reinvigorate Afghan studies and help struggling Afghan universities
Thursday, February 6, 2003

Every Song Is a Hit
A rock musician turns his interest in songwriting into something special for ill children
Thursday, February 6, 2003

Professor Neil Vidmar Leads One-of-a-Kind Study of Jury Room Interactions
A rare look inside jury deliberations is bringing surprising results
Thursday, February 6, 2003

Vampire Bats and Stroke Treatment
A study on animal models suggests that an ingredient in vampire bat saliva might someday help in treating stroke victims. But an expert cautions that its premature to say whether the treatment would be safe and effective for humans
Friday, February 7, 2003

Vision for Student Affairs
Vice President for Student Affairs Larry Moneta talks with Dialogue this week about changing plans of student life
Friday, February 7, 2003

Womens Studies Takes Initiative in Race, Gender and Globalization
Symposium this weekend presents a public face to the programs focus
Friday, February 7, 2003

NC State Employees' Health Plan and Duke University Health System Reach Agreement
State employees, DUHS will continue their contract for health care services
Monday, February 10, 2003

New Genetic 'Fishing Net' Harvests Elusive Autism Gene
Duke researchers have identified a gene that may play a major role in producing autism in a subset of autistic children
Monday, February 10, 2003

New Insights into How Nerve Connection Machinery Remodels Itself
Basic finding could yield insight into Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Monday, February 10, 2003

Pheromones Create a 'Chemical Image' in the Brain
Scientists open one of the last 'black boxes' in the brain.
Tuesday, February 11, 2003

Primate Center Benefit to Feature 'Comedy and Conservation
Event offers performance by Improv Troupe, talks, tours of the center.
Tuesday, February 11, 2003

College Students at Risk During Alcohol-Related Blackouts
A survey of college students suggests that 40 percent of students had alcohol-related blackouts in the past year
Wednesday, February 12, 2003

Duke's Fuqua School of Business Announces New Director of Career Management Center
Jean Eisel will be responsible for assisting Fuqua students and alumni in career development
Wednesday, February 12, 2003

Duke Holds Global Hip-Hop Festival Feb. 17-22
Activities include scholarly lectures, concerts, spoken word performances and breakdancing
Wednesday, February 12, 2003

Lowered Immunity Puts Older Coronary Bypass Patients at Higher Risk for Cognitive Decline
Bacteria's release of endotoxins during surgery seen as cause for decline
Wednesday, February 12, 2003

NEWS TIP: America Should Look To Past To Develop An Economic Stimulus Plan
Duke professor says main parts of president's package lacks support
Wednesday, February 12, 2003

On Campus, Officials Work to Prevent Blackouts
Duke officials admit they are disturbed by survey findings
Wednesday, February 12, 2003

Making Decisions About Mammography
Medical experts agree that women over age 50 should have annual mammograms to help in detecting breast cancer. The debate has now shifted to how early the screening should begin and how often it should be performed
Thursday, February 13, 2003

Robertson Scholars: Building Bridges in Krzyzewskiville
UNC students move to Duke campus to build good will, enhance university collaboration
Thursday, February 13, 2003

In the Pulpit: Duke Junior to Preach at Chapel Sunday
David Allen will draw upon his experiences as an activist in his sermon
Friday, February 14, 2003

Pheromones Create a 'Chemical Image' in the Brain
Pheromone-processing "machinery" discovered in mice is similar to the visual areas of primate brains
Friday, February 14, 2003

Bad Weather Forces Postponement of Hip Hop Lecture
Organizers have not yet decided whether to reschedule a lecture by David Lamb
Monday, February 17, 2003

Duke Panel to Examine Implications of Space Shuttle Accident
Two members of Duke's Pratt School of Engineering and a Duke history professor will discuss the future of space exploration during a public event Feb. 20
Monday, February 17, 2003

Gift from Trustee Emeritus to Support Anti-Gang Activities
$500,000 gift will support programs in the Duke-Durham Neighborhood Partnership
Monday, February 17, 2003

Planning for Possible Terrorist Threats at Duke
Statement by Duke Police Chief Clarence Birkhead on efforts to strengthen campus security
Monday, February 17, 2003

Duke Receives Record Number of Applications
For the second consecutive year, a record number of high school seniors applied for admission to the university
Tuesday, February 18, 2003

Duke University Hospital Implements Additional Transplantation Safeguards
Duke is reviewing procedures following a blood-type mismatch on a transplant
Tuesday, February 18, 2003

Outpatient Setting Very Safe for Skin Cancer Surgery
Study counters claims of lobbyists, policy makers
Tuesday, February 18, 2003

Film Series to Showcase Works from Axis of Evil Nations
Series provides opportunity to see films by leading directors from so-called "rogue states"
Wednesday, February 19, 2003

Jack Valenti to Deliver Intellectual Property Lecture
The president and chief executive officer of the Motion Picture Association of America will speak at Duke Law School on Monday, Feb. 24
Wednesday, February 19, 2003

Arianna Huffington to Speak at Duke Feb. 27
Oversized SUVs, greedy CEOs and corrupt politicians targets of her talk
Thursday, February 20, 2003

Caltech Chemist to Deliver 2003 London Lecture at Duke
Lecture series memorializes a celebrated Duke professor of chemistry and physics
Thursday, February 20, 2003

Duke Discusses Admissions Issues Raised in WSJ Article
Admissions,race,Nannerl O. Keohane,development
Thursday, February 20, 2003

Hip-Hop Music's Global Reach
A session at a symposium explores why Hip-Hop surprised everyone and made inroads into Asian culture
Thursday, February 20, 2003

IGSP Will House Five Centers
Five centers will house scientists conducting Duke's multidisciplinary approach to genomics
Thursday, February 20, 2003

Q&A: New Duke Web Site and University Communications
David Jarmul discusses Duke's new Web site and other tools being developed to spread university news and research more effectively to a wider audience
Thursday, February 20, 2003

Squirrels' Evolutionary Family Tree Reveals Influence of Climate, Geology
Duke evolutionary biologists used DNA and fossil records to trace back the genealogies of all but one of today's groupings of squirrel species
Thursday, February 20, 2003

A FRESH START following Cancer Diagnosis
A diagnosis of breast or prostate cancer is a serious blow. But it may be a “teachable moment,” a good time to help patients make lifestyle changes to improve their overall health. A study is now underway to test the effectiveness of this approach
Friday, February 21, 2003

Audio Report on Global Hip-Hop Conference
Audio from a conference at Duke exploring the global reach of hip-hop music
Friday, February 21, 2003

Duke Professional News: February 21, 2003
Larry Moneta | Wendy Demark-Wahnefried | Ronald Parr | Amin Vahdat
Friday, February 21, 2003

Dr. William Fulkerson Discusses Jésica Santillán Case
Dr. William Fulkerson says Duke has learned a great deal from the mistaken transplant and has moved to correct errors
Saturday, February 22, 2003

Duke Continues Review of Jesica Santillan Case
Case brought international attention to transplant issues
Saturday, February 22, 2003

Dukes Position on Fund Raising and Admissions
President Nannerl O. Keohane explains Duke's admissions process in e-mail to the Wall Street Journal; admissions director Christoph Guttentag clarifies article's admissions figures
Saturday, February 22, 2003

What They Said: Statements on Jesica Santillan
Excerpts from public statements and news coverage of Jésica Santillán
Saturday, February 22, 2003

Duke's Kosher Kitchen to Close at School Year's End
University makes commitment to keep kosher dining options available in the fall
Sunday, February 23, 2003

Literary Festival Features Author Michael Cunningham
This years Blackburn Literary Festival at Duke begins Thursday with a special screening of the film “The Hours” and features discussions with the author of the book upon which the movie was based
Monday, February 24, 2003

Nannerl O. Keohane: Statement on Jésica Santillán
Duke's president expresses sorrow over the death of Jésica Santillán
Monday, February 24, 2003

Renowned Architect to Discuss 'Green Campus' Movement
William McDonough is recipient of Presidential Award for Sustainable Development
Monday, February 24, 2003

Duke Opens a Redesigned Web 'Front Door'
Duke's redesigned Web site steers visitors quickly to their destinations and highlights the diversity and intellectual vitality of the Duke community
Tuesday, February 25, 2003

Two Computer Scientists Recognized for Their Work
Two Duke professors were among only 16 Sloan Research Fellowship winners in computer science awarded this year in the United States and Canada
Tuesday, February 25, 2003

Walter Dellinger: Broaden the Slate to Improve Judicial Selections
Law professor and former U.S. Solicitor General says the process of selecting federal judges is poisoned by politics and needs reform
Tuesday, February 25, 2003

Draft Climate Change Plan Lacks Focus, Requires Revisions
The president's draft plan for climate change research overlooks past scientific work, says Dean William Schlesinger.
Wednesday, February 26, 2003

New Insights Revealed about Stresses Between Sliding Grains
Duke physicists find frictional stresses transferred into networks of 'force chains'
Wednesday, February 26, 2003

Tod Laursen Named Senior Associate Dean at Pratt School
New position responsible for developing a school-wide strategy for recruiting graduate and undergraduate engineering students
Wednesday, February 26, 2003

Activist Robin Morgan Comes To Duke Wednesday, March 5
The longtime activist will be presented by a Duke undergraduate who contributed to her latest book "Sisterhood is Forever"
Thursday, February 27, 2003

Duke Experts Give Different Views on Future of Shuttle
Panelists say manned space exploration can continue but decisions need to be made as to goals, priorities
Thursday, February 27, 2003

Huntington Willard: Doing Genomics Right
The new director of the Institute for Genome Science and Policy says Duke's multidisciplinary approach will bring results
Thursday, February 27, 2003

Pratt Design Contest Will Combine Motorsports and Basketball
Engineering students required to create remote controlled machines that place Ping Pong balls in a Plexiglas 'basketball hoop'
Thursday, February 27, 2003

"Bladder Pacemaker" Helpful in Tough Incontinence Cases
Medications and exercise help control urinary incontinence for most sufferers. More difficult cases can now be helped by a “bladder pacemaker,” which works much like a heart pacemaker
Friday, February 28, 2003

Cost of Attending Duke to Increase 5 Percent
Tuition and mandatory fees for entering undergraduates will be $29,345
Friday, February 28, 2003

News Tip: Duke Professor Says Ousting Saddam Would Reduce Mideast Tensions
Removing the Iraqi leader would "radically reduce" threats to Iran and other Middle East countries, says political science professor Joseph Grieco
Friday, February 28, 2003

Trustees Approve Washington Duke Inn Project
Trustees also hear proposals about a School of Nursing addition and a plan to develop Dukes 275-acre Central Campus
Friday, February 28, 2003

March

Keohane to Step Down in June 2004
Duke's eighth president, who guided university to growing national prominence, will return to study and teaching.
Sunday, March 2, 2003

News Tip: President Ignoring Allies' Needs
President Bush has alienated world leaders by ignoring their political needs, says Duke political science professor
Monday, March 3, 2003

Snyderman to Step Down From Duke Medical Helm in June 2004
Chancellor for health affairs will leave position the same time as Keohane
Tuesday, March 4, 2003

Construction Will Boost Campus Child Care Center 's Capacity
Most of the 77 new spaces at the Duke Children's Campus will be for infants and toddlers
Wednesday, March 5, 2003

Know the Facts About PSA Blood Testing
PSA screening is a blood test to help detect prostate cancer. An elevated PSA reading may indicate cancer, but not necessarily. Discuss your results with your physician and make decisions based on the risks and benefits of various treatment options
Thursday, March 6, 2003

Michael Mandl Named Emory's Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration
Duke's chief financial services and budget officer will leave at the end of the semester
Thursday, March 6, 2003

Nannerl O. Keohane: Taking Care of Unfinished Business
Saying she feels re-energized by her announcement that she will leave in 2004, President Keohane plots out priorities for the rest of her term
Thursday, March 6, 2003

One-Question Interview: Compliance Responsibilities in Research Contracts
Duke is helping researchers, grant administrators and project managers stay on top of complicated rules for research grant compliance
Thursday, March 6, 2003

Scientists Re-evaluating the Meaning of 'Desertification'
Duke biology professor James F. Reynolds has co-edited a book and is organizing an international research network addressing complexities of dry land area problems
Thursday, March 6, 2003

Duke Professional News: March 7, 2003
Devendra P. Garg | Dr. Joseph Heitman | CASE District III competition
Friday, March 7, 2003

New Movie Discount for Duke Employees
A new movie discount program is proving popular with Duke employees
Friday, March 7, 2003

Tifft to Discuss Media as ‘Watchdogs, Lapdogs or Guidedogs? March 19
Professor will also receive the Futrell Award for Outstanding Achievement in Communications and Journalism at same event
Friday, March 7, 2003

Advisory: Procedures for Media During the First Days of War or a Code Red Alert
Media will need proper credentials when visiting the Duke campus
Monday, March 10, 2003

Living Your Life During Stressful Times
Suggestions of things you can do to cope and how to talk with children about war
Monday, March 10, 2003

Medical Center Announces Security Precautions
A memo from the vice dean of the School of Medicine announces tightened security for medical center buildings March 21.
Monday, March 10, 2003

News Tip: Turkey May Reconsider U.S. Request for Deployment, Duke Expert Says
The March 9 election of Recep Tayyip Erdogan to the Turkish Parliament could prompt Turkey to reconsider its earlier stance
Monday, March 10, 2003

Savings Are In the Mail for Pharmaceuticals
Ordering pharmaceuticals by mail order can provide long-term savings
Monday, March 10, 2003

Taking Precautions During Wartime
The nations heightened terror alert status should not make you afraid, but rather open your eyes to your surroundings
Monday, March 10, 2003

What's in a Name? Generics vs. Brand-Name Drugs
An explanation of the differences between generic and pharmaceutical drugs
Monday, March 10, 2003

Fuqua Launches Campaign to Help Its Students Find Work
The new "Hire Up" campaign is attempting to create new partnerships, and rejuvenate past partnerships, between companies and the Fuqua School of Business.
Wednesday, March 12, 2003

Political Scientist's New Book Examines Civil-Military Relations
In his new book, professor Peter Feaver challenges an old assumption that the military is automatically obedient to its civilian leadership
Wednesday, March 12, 2003

Letter to the Editor: 'Duke does not sell admission at any price'
Duke's director of undergraduate admissions says two recent articles in the Wall Street Journal misrepresent the admissions practices at Duke and other selective colleges and universities
Thursday, March 13, 2003

Include Exercise in Your Diet Plan
March is National Nutrition Month, a good time to develop an eating plan for better health and weight control. An expert says physical activity should always be part of any diet program if we want to lose and keep off extra pounds
Friday, March 14, 2003

News Tip: Public Support for War in Iraq Parallels U.S. Experience in Vietnam
Historian Alex Roland says that past experience indicates that the American people will support war as long as they can be convinced it is necessary
Friday, March 14, 2003

Arlo Guthrie to Perform at Duke March 24
The folksinger and humorist, whose works range from "Alice's Restaurant" to "City of New Orleans," will perform in Page Auditorium
Monday, March 17, 2003

Duke Hosts Major Conference on Iraq
With war underway in Iraq, Duke Law Schools Center on Law, Ethics and National Security will host a conference in April that explores issues related to the hostilities and aftermath
Monday, March 17, 2003

Seventh Annual HIV/AIDS Treatment Update to Feature AIDs Activist Rae Lewis-Thornton
Conference will present update on AIDS research, explore services available to patients and family members
Monday, March 17, 2003

Coca-Cola Gift Honors Duke Trustee Emerita Susan King
Duke's Terry Sanford Institute of Public Policy will receive $1 million from the Coca-Cola Foundation to fund the institute's Multimedia and Instructional Technology Center
Tuesday, March 18, 2003

Fuqua School of Business Announces Award, Lecture
The CASE lecture and award recognizes leadership and innovation in the field of social entrepreneurship
Tuesday, March 18, 2003

Media Advisory: Duke Law Hosts Intellectual Property Conference
"International Public Goods and Transfer of Technology Under a Globalized Intellectual Property Regime" will bring together some of worlds premier intellectual property experts
Tuesday, March 18, 2003

Boston Pastor to Deliver 2003 MLK Lectures
The Rev. Eugene F. Rivers III, who has created programs to combat urban violence, drugs and poverty, will be the featured speaker on April 1 and 2 at Duke Divinity School
Wednesday, March 19, 2003

Campus Events Examine War from Many Perspectives
A variety of events are being held across the Duke campus to help students, faculty and staff understand and examine war
Wednesday, March 19, 2003

Duke Policy Experts to Discuss Iraq
Four Duke professors, experts in foreign policy, civil-military relations and political philosophy, will debate the justification for war in Iraq
Wednesday, March 19, 2003

Fuqua Hosts Fifth Annual Technology Forum
Event allows professionals and students to discuss the integration of technology into everyday business practices
Wednesday, March 19, 2003

Letter to the Duke Community About Iraq
With war imminent in Iraq, Executive Vice President Tallman Trask outlines safety precautions at Duke
Wednesday, March 19, 2003

Blackburn Festival Keeps Literary Traditions Strong
Duke's reputation in creative writing started with William Blackburn, but continues through a new generation of teachers and students
Thursday, March 20, 2003

Trial Seeks to Understand the Molecular Basis of Post-Operative Delirium in the Elderly
Delirium leads to impaired cognitive function after surgery for many elderly people
Thursday, March 20, 2003

Women's Initiative Nears Completion of Report
Committee already receiving praise for promoting dialogue about women's experiences at Duke
Thursday, March 20, 2003

Campus Holds Demonstrations For and Against War
Hundreds walk out of classes for anti-war demonstration; smaller group rallies for the military action
Friday, March 21, 2003

Duke News Briefs: March 21, 2003
Boston preacher to deliver King lectures | Policy gift honors Susan King | Fuqua honoring entrepreneurship | Dance the ballet | Obituaries
Friday, March 21, 2003

Duke to Supplement Pay for Employees Serving in Military Reserves
Supplement to help families fill gap between military pay and regular pay
Friday, March 21, 2003

Exhibit Examines Family Dynamics in South Africa
A documentary exhibit captures the day-to-day reality of families in disadvantaged communities outside of Cape Town
Friday, March 21, 2003

Goldschmidt Chosen to Head Department of Medicine at Duke University Medical Center
Goldschmidt will take position April 1, succeeding Dr. Barton Haynes
Friday, March 21, 2003

March 21 Update on Duke's Security Planning
Duke intends to maintain elevated level of security, reduce the number of checkposts, Executive Vice President Tallman Trask III reports
Friday, March 21, 2003

Ministry in Time of War
Duke Divinity School faculty participate in discussion in York Chapel
Friday, March 21, 2003

SITAR Project Develops New Methods to Protect Computers
A new method of computer security doesn't try to keep hackers out but instead attempts to keep the computer operating
Friday, March 21, 2003

Stretching Your Health Care Dollars
With health care costs rising again nationally, Duke employees can take steps to help save money
Friday, March 21, 2003

Chandran Family Giving $1 Million to Duke Engineering
Gift will support the new Center for Interdisciplinary Engineering, Medicine and Applied Sciences (CIEMAS) and research in brain tumor imaging
Monday, March 24, 2003

Duke Universitys On-Campus Child Care Center Receives Five Star Rating
Duke's on-campus child care center gets the top rating from the state
Monday, March 24, 2003

Fossil Teeth Reveal Oldest Bushbabies, Lorises
A tiny tooth yields evidence for "toothcombed" primates that lived in the Eocene.
Monday, March 24, 2003

Duke Names Honorary Degree Recipients
Duke will award degrees to Kofi Annan, Frank L. "Skip" Bowman, Judy Chicago, Dr. Richard D. Klausner and Charles L. Reinhart
Wednesday, March 26, 2003

Duke Scholars Edit Writings of 'Forgotten' Native American Author Zitkala-Sa
A woman who wrote about Indian life in the late 19th and early 20th Century is chosen as the first Native American author in the prestigious Penguin Classics series.
Wednesday, March 26, 2003

FCC to Hold Public Hearing on Media Concentration March 31 at Duke
Hearing at the law school will include discussion of rules that limit dominance of local television markets
Wednesday, March 26, 2003

The Chancellor's Journey
Dr. Ralph Snyderman discusses his tenure at Duke and his plans for his last 15 months as chancellor for health affairs
Wednesday, March 26, 2003

Can Research Universities Reclaim Their Core Mission? A Conversation with Ira Harkavy
A noted urban scholar says universities must reclaim their tradition of promoting citizenship in their communities
Thursday, March 27, 2003

Experts See Problems Ahead for U.S. Effort to Rebuild Iraq
Both pro- and anti-war faculty members say U.S. must move quickly and carefully to build democratic institutions in Iraq
Thursday, March 27, 2003

Music and Civil War in Zimbabwe
A mbira scholar uses an unusual theater piece to pay tribute to musicians silenced by a decade of violence in Zimbabwe
Thursday, March 27, 2003

Study Says Not Enough Time for Preventive Care
A Duke study says demands on physicians's time prevents them from providing sufficient preventive care of patients
Thursday, March 27, 2003

UNC-Duke Consortium to Host Event on Lula, Brazil's Government
On March 31 and April 1, two scholar activists will discuss challenges faced by new Worker's Party government
Thursday, March 27, 2003

Book on South African Recording Studio Looks at Cultural Backdrop of Afro-pop Music
Duke ethnomusicologist Louise Meintjes observed the recording of a 'mbaqanga' album in Johannesburg and describes the experience in 'Sound of Africa!'. http://real.duke.edu:8080/ramgen/dukenews/AfricaB.mp3 Listen to Audio
Friday, March 28, 2003

Helping Kids Cope with War
Many children are experiencing symptoms of fear and anxiety as the U.S. fights the war in Iraq. An expert says parents need to answer their kids questions about the war and, most important, reassure them about their own safety
Friday, March 28, 2003

Laser Micro-Scalpel Yields Biological Insights into Tissue Dynamics
Understanding a seemingly arcane embryonic process in fruit flies could yield insights into wound-healing and spina bifida.
Friday, March 28, 2003

Presidential Search Committee Seeks Comments
A search committee for the successor to Nannerl O. Keohane is starting by compiling a list of the qualities a new president should have
Friday, March 28, 2003

William H. Chafe to Step Down as Arts & Sciences Dean
Chafe, a historian who specializes in the Civil Rights movement, oversaw the revamping of the undergraduate curriculum during his tenure as dean.
Friday, March 28, 2003

Head and Neck Cancer Patients Fare Worse When Missing a Copy of Tumor Suppressor Gene
Finding could help physicians determine the best therapy for patients with head and neck cancers
Saturday, March 29, 2003

April

Duke Law School Hosts Major Sports Law and Policy Conference
Boston Red Sox owner Tom Werner is one of the panelists who will discuss topics such as such as revenue sharing and strategies for encouraging minority participation in sports management
Thursday, April 3, 2003

Four Students Win Prestigious Goldwater Scholarships
The awards encourage students to pursue careers in science, engineering and mathematics
Thursday, April 3, 2003

Media Advisory: Final Four Activities at Duke
A welcome-home celebration for the womens basketball team (win or lose) is planned for 6 p.m. Wednesday at Cameron Indoor Stadium; the public is invited
Thursday, April 3, 2003

Scholars Look at Reparations and Redress in Global, Historical Context
"Reparations in Perspective" looks at Korean "comfort women," Native American demands for redress and South African attempts at "truth and reconciliation" in a two-day event.
Thursday, April 3, 2003

Alcohol and Sleep May Not Be a Healthy Mix
For many folks, a nightcap is part of their ritual before retiring for the evening. But an expert says consuming alcohol too close to bedtime may interfere with peaceful slumber and could lead to chronic sleep problems
Friday, April 4, 2003

Delbert 'Cat' Watson: A Passion for Encouragement
Housekeeper says he believes caring for patients is part of his job
Friday, April 4, 2003

Kenya Lipscomb: Anesthesia With a Gentle Touch
Caring touch wins anesthesia technician Duke's highest honor for employees
Friday, April 4, 2003

Medicine, Fuqua Ranked in U.S. News' Top Ten
Law school and Pratt School also get high rankings in listing of top graduate and professional programs
Friday, April 4, 2003

One-Question Interview: The Psychology of Business During Wartime
A Fuqua School professor explains why market behavior seems unusual at a time of war
Friday, April 4, 2003

Reviewing Provost Peter Lange's Performance
Peter Lange will be recommended for reappointment at the May Board of Trustees meeting
Friday, April 4, 2003

Ruth Baker: Keeping Psychology Students on Track
Staff assistant is an invaluable aid to faculty and students alike in Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences
Friday, April 4, 2003

Tracy Gosselin: Caring Amid Construction
Presidential Award winner is credited with keeping patients calm, staff effective during Morris Building construction
Friday, April 4, 2003

News Tip: Amendment Could Result in Unwanted Sentencing Changes
Duke law professor Sara Sun Beale says there is no proof that a House amendment would help with the sentencing of pornography defendants
Monday, April 7, 2003

Area Scientists Have Key Roles at Neutrino Observatory
Triangle Universities Nuclear Laboratory researchers regularly visit Japanese underground site where ghostly subatomic particles are detected
Wednesday, April 9, 2003

Award Allows Professors to Become Students Again
A historian will write a novel, a physicist will study biology and a classical studies professor will explore Italian art -- all thanks to a faculty award that has scholars exploring new frontiers
Wednesday, April 9, 2003

Duke Panel Addresses Reparation Issues
Two-hour conversation focuses on violence, memory and redress in relation to ancient Athens, Korean "comfort women," Native Americans and African Americans
Wednesday, April 9, 2003

Law Professor Discusses Possibilities for New Government in Iraq
It won't be easy, but Iraq does have a chance to emerge as an inclusive society with autonomy for various ethnic groups, says Donald Horowitz
Wednesday, April 9, 2003

News Tip: U.S. Faces Challenges in Post-War Iraq, Professors Say
The U.S. will have to proceed carefully to ensure that the new Iraqi government is seen as legitimate, according to Duke international relations experts
Wednesday, April 9, 2003

President's House to be Named in Honor of Douglas and Grace Knight
Douglas M. Knight was the first Duke president to live in the Presidents House
Wednesday, April 9, 2003

Sept. 11 Film, Faculty Panel to Conclude 'Reel Evil' Series
A controversial collective project by international filmmakers in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks will have its U.S. premiere on April 17
Thursday, April 10, 2003

Antiepileptic Drug Useful for Weight Loss in Obese Adults
With obesity on the rise, researchers are looking at whether an antiepileptic drug could be used as a weight-loss treatment
Friday, April 11, 2003

Duke News Briefs: April 11, 2003
Court interest in Madey case | Instructional technology showcase | Knight House naming | Duke alumni win Pulitzers
Friday, April 11, 2003

One-Question Interview: What the New HIPAA Rules Mean
A hospital official says Duke health units will meet the challenges ahead brought by new patient privacy rules
Friday, April 11, 2003

Peter Lange: Tracking Strategic Investments
Provost Peter Lange is betting that funding in key areas will maintain historic Duke strengths and boost the university in emerging fields
Friday, April 11, 2003

SARS Information Resources for Travelers
Public health officials worldwide are trying to combat the spread of the new disease SARS. For those who must travel to affected areas, here are some precautions to take and information sources for the latest SARS updates and advisories
Friday, April 11, 2003

SARS Outbreak Leading Programs to Review Plans
University officials are being cautious in their travel plans because of the SARS outbreak, but for now most international programs are proceeding
Friday, April 11, 2003

Student Triumphs in Programming 'Final Four'
A Duke student wins $50,000 in international computer programming contest
Friday, April 11, 2003

Duke Temporarily Suspends Fraternity
Duke officials are now conducting an investigation to determine whether additional disciplinary action should be taken against Sigma Nu
Monday, April 14, 2003

News Tip: SARS Plays Into Our Cultural Fears
Fears sparked by epidemics are fueled not just by the danger they pose, but also by the anxieties already present in our culture
Monday, April 14, 2003

Duke, UNC Choose Robertson Scholars
Thirty-nine top high school seniors have been offered merit awards that will allow then to attend college at both schools
Wednesday, April 16, 2003

New Microprobe Shines Light Below Organ Wall Surfaces
Collaboration among ultrasound and photonics engineers netted scanning "micromachine" with tiny gold-covered mirror activated by artificial muscle fibers
Wednesday, April 16, 2003

New York State Attorney General to Speak at Duke April 23
Eliot Spitzer, described by The Economist as Wall Streets "scourger in chief," will discuss ethics and corporate governance
Wednesday, April 16, 2003

Center for Human Genetics to Celebrate Grand Opening of New Building
A new facility for the study of human genetics gets a kickoff celebration April 21
Thursday, April 17, 2003

Duke Announces Presidential Search Committee
The Board of Trustees hopes to elect Duke's next president at its February 2004 meeting
Thursday, April 17, 2003

Sally Dickson to Return to Stanford
For the past three years, Dickson has led Dukes efforts to increase and maintain diversity within its community
Thursday, April 17, 2003

Symposium to Bring Literary Theorists to Honor Jameson
Literary critics from around the world will take part in a four-day symposium honoring Duke's Fredric Jameson
Thursday, April 17, 2003

Symposium to Honor Research of Robert Lefkowitz
Leading biological scientists will take part in a symposium honoring the work and career of Duke's most honored scientist
Thursday, April 17, 2003

2003 Lars Lyon Award Winner Has Made Friendships that Cross National Boundaries
Working with refugees led Duke student Tori Hogan to make a career change
Friday, April 18, 2003

CIT Showcase Exhibits How Technology Is Remaking the Classroom
Faculty show many applications of instructional technologies they're using to enhance learning
Friday, April 18, 2003

Duke Students, Staff Get to Know Durham on CSC Tours
A project of the Community Service Center helps new staff and students learn more about the city we work in
Friday, April 18, 2003

Positive Outlook Linked to Longer Life in Heart Patients
A long-term study compared survival rates for heart patients based on their positive and negative emotions and outlooks. Patients reporting more positive emotions and fewer negative ones had a significant reduction in the risk of death
Friday, April 18, 2003

News Tip: Local Subcontractors Should Be Used in Rebuilding Iraq
One of the most effective methods to achieve reconciliation is to require the cooperation of the local groups in the reconstruction effort, says Duke professor Francis Lethem
Monday, April 21, 2003

Growing Human Skin In Laboratory Can Prematurely Age Cells
Technique used to save lives also means skin prematurely ages
Tuesday, April 22, 2003

Unusually Long 'Buckytubes' Grown at Duke
Duke chemistry lab's new fast-heating growth method builds on previous advances in the quest to make electronically reliable molecules for atomic-scale circuitry
Tuesday, April 22, 2003

"Bold Entrepreneur: A Life of James B. Duke"
Prologue from a new biography of James B. Duke written by Duke history professor emeritus Robert F. Durden
Wednesday, April 23, 2003

Book Provides First Scholarly Biography of Tobacco Magnate James B. Duke
Duke history professor emeritus Robert F. Durden looks at James B. Duke's business and philanthropic ventures in "Bold Entrepreneur: A Life of James B. Duke"
Wednesday, April 23, 2003

A Lesson Learned About How to Teach
It took a workshop to help teaching award-winner Naomi Quinn to understand how to be effective in the classroom
Thursday, April 24, 2003

Children's Theater to Perform Classic in Spanish
An unusual performance by a children's theater in Durham will get a Reynolds Theater showing
Thursday, April 24, 2003

Duke Health Leaders Advocate Personalized Approach to Health Care
Editorial says a new health system can be powered by use of new medical discoveries
Thursday, April 24, 2003

New Book Debunks Myths About Guns
Having a gun in your home may actually increase your likelihood of being burgled, say editors of a new book about guns and gun ownership
Thursday, April 24, 2003

President, Provost Reaffirm Free Speech on Campus in Time of War
Statement to Academic Council says all views will be part of campus discussion
Thursday, April 24, 2003

SARS Forces Cancellation of Summer Study Abroad Program in Beijing
Administrators are investigating alternate options for the students, such as hosting the Chinese language immersion program on Duke's campus
Thursday, April 24, 2003

Tax Lawyer Turned English Professor Wins Teaching Award
Laurie Shannon learned reading in depth by studying the tax code. Now the teaching award-winner uses those techniques on poetry
Thursday, April 24, 2003

Know Your Risk of Diabetes
Diabetes continues to be a growing health problem in the United States. Its important to know the risk factors for developing this disorder, as well as common warning signs that could indicate you have diabetes
Friday, April 25, 2003

Making Economics Personal in a Large-Class Setting
When the department needed someone to teach large lectures in economics, Lori Leachman helped find a way to communicate the material effectively to students
Friday, April 25, 2003

Nannerl O. Keohane: Update on Duke's Women's Initiative
President Keohane says data collected by the women's initiative will lead to important new policies affecting women's lives at Duke
Friday, April 25, 2003

Teaching Computer Science Through Stories
Amin Vahdat says he wants to find the stories that students will remember when they leave the class
Friday, April 25, 2003

Duke Computer Scientists Clone the Internet for Software Testing
The ModelNet system allows large-scale software testing to improve the reliability of Internet programs
Sunday, April 27, 2003

Diet, Exercise Together Effective in Controlling High Blood Pressure
A new study challenges the notion that you can't ask for too many diet and behavior changes in patients attempting to lower their blood pressure
Monday, April 28, 2003

Duke Scientists Grow New Stem Cells in Blood by Manipulating Molecular Pathway
Information about a molecular pathway constitutes an important breakthrough in stem cell research
Monday, April 28, 2003

Butterflies Are Flashers to Attract Mates
Biologists discover the first instance in Nature of the use of light polarization as a mating signal.
Tuesday, April 29, 2003

Duke Students Secure Funding in Entrepreneurship Competition
MBright, a diverse start-up comprised of MBA candidates from the Fuqua School of Business and engineering Ph.D. candidates from the Pratt School of Engineering, win this year's Duke Start-Up Challenge
Tuesday, April 29, 2003

News Tip: Wall Street Settlement 'Pales in Comparison to Harm'
Law professor James D. Cox said this week's securities settlement, while flawed, still represents a step in the right direction
Tuesday, April 29, 2003

Teachers to Receive Character Educator Awards
Three high school teachers will receive this year's North Carolina Character Educator of the Year (NCCEY) awards
Tuesday, April 29, 2003

Duke Brain Researchers Ride Fast Network to New Knowledge
Scientists around the nation push the limits of Internet2 to investigate schizophrenia, depression, Alzheimer's and other brain disorders.
Wednesday, April 30, 2003

Duke Environmental Scientist and Statistician Join National Academy
Nicholas School Dean William Schlesinger and Duke statistics professor James Berger, who directs statistical and mathematical sciences institute, elected to prestigious National Academy of Sciences
Wednesday, April 30, 2003

Duke Scientist Plans to Help Restore Iraqi Marshlands
Wetland Center Director Curtis Richardson calls marshlands "a treasure of unbelievable environmental proportions"
Wednesday, April 30, 2003

May

Employees Taking Advantage of Opportunity to Advance at Duke
Institute helps staff members find new career opportunities at Duke
Thursday, May 1, 2003

Renal Cancer Vaccine Builds Upon Promise of Dendritic Cell Technology
Cancer researchers show in an new trial that a Duke-developed prostate cancer vaccine is safe and boosts the immune systems of cancer patients.
Thursday, May 1, 2003

News Tip: 'Buffy' Contributes to American Slang
Visiting English professor Michael Adams says the TV series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" has actually changed the way we speak
Friday, May 2, 2003

Start Early to Prevent Osteoporosis
A healthy diet and regular exercise during childhood and puberty can help girls reduce their risk of developing osteoporosis later in life. An expert explains the importance of 'loading the skeleton' at an early age
Friday, May 2, 2003

Dot.coms No Longer Attractive to MBAs
A nationwide survey of more than 800 MBA students finds, among other things, they are more willing to work for tobacco and alcohol manufacturers than in previous years
Monday, May 5, 2003

American Academy of Arts and Sciences Elects Six Members from Duke University
The latest Duke scholars to join the prestigious academy include theologian Stanley Hauerwas, engineer Henry Petroski and health system president and CEO Dr. Ralph Snyderman.
Tuesday, May 6, 2003

Cultural Sensitivity Important to Designing Trials for African Americans
Medical researchers say that greater sensitivity to cultural identity and biases could increase recruitment of African Americans in behavior modification trials.
Tuesday, May 6, 2003

Health Reasons Force Kofi Annan to Miss Duke Commencement
Duke President Nannerl O. Keohane will read excerpts of Annan's speech, while four honorary degree recipients will share brief remarks at Sunday's commencement
Tuesday, May 6, 2003

Engineered Proteins Will Lead to 'Synthetic Biology'
A computer design method developed by Duke biochemists enables design of chemical-sensing proteins that will find uses from medical treatment to pinpointing pollution.
Wednesday, May 7, 2003

New Health Clinic at Durham's Lyon Park
The clinic is designed to provide affordable, accessible health care to residents of Southwest Central Durham
Wednesday, May 7, 2003

Reese Chosen to Lead Duke's Office of Institutional Equity
Ben Reese will serve as vice president of OIE until December 2004 or until a new university president appoints a permanent successor
Wednesday, May 7, 2003

Annie Adams: Adams Made Student Groups Stronger
Annie Adams is credited with energizing student groups and making them more visible at Duke
Thursday, May 8, 2003

Christina Hsu: Hsu Took Leadership in Poetry and Public Policy
Duke opened Christina Hsu up to the possibilities of Asian-American studies
Thursday, May 8, 2003

Duke Researchers Contribute to Genetics Encyclopedia Geared toward High School Students
A 20-researcher team at the Medical Center is contributing to a national effort to produce a set of genetic encyclopedias aimed at young readers
Thursday, May 8, 2003

Duke University Hospital Announces Fund to Honor Jesica Santillan
Perpetual fund will aid Latino pediatric patients and families in honor of patient whose accidental death attracted national attention
Thursday, May 8, 2003

Jillian Johnson: Heading West to Teach for America
At Duke, Johnson has had several opportunities through the classroom and through student groups to learn about activism
Thursday, May 8, 2003

Karanne Campbell: A Joint Degree in Nursing, Divinity
Karanne Campbell returned to school at age 43 to combine her interests in faith and caring
Thursday, May 8, 2003

Longtime Duke Dining Spot Closes, Freeing Up Space for Cultural Centers
The Oak Room's closing will allow the Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture to gain more prominent space on West Campus
Thursday, May 8, 2003

Margaret Harris: Harris' Intellectual Adventure Went Far
Through study on high energy physics to immersing herself in Renaissance-era Scotland, Margaret Harris has found intellectual challenges
Thursday, May 8, 2003

Matthew Brumm: Broad Horizons
Brumm learned from fruit flies, international trips
Thursday, May 8, 2003

Melanie Oberman: Oberman on Leadership and Giving
Melanie Oberman hopes to use what she learned about leadership at Duke in a new job in Washington, D.C.
Thursday, May 8, 2003

Melanie Wood: The Making of a Mathematician
Melanie Wood has won praise from both the math and theater studies faculty
Thursday, May 8, 2003

Seth Napier: Becoming a World Citizen through Study
From Mali to Romania, Seth Napier has helped children and conducted research in a variety of projects
Thursday, May 8, 2003

Terry Schuster: Seeing Duke in a New Light
Class speaker says his experiences at Duke brought out challenges
Thursday, May 8, 2003

Troy Clair: A Fast Pace through Four Years of Activism
From working in the schools teaching children to read to interning in the White House, Troy Clair established a record of accomplishments
Thursday, May 8, 2003

Academic Council Approves Parental Leave, Tenure Clock Relief Polices
New policies give parents of new or adopted children more flexibility in managing both work and family issues
Friday, May 9, 2003

Stopping Migraine Pain Before It Starts
A recent study found that migraine sufferers who used an electronic diary to record their advance warning signs could accurately predict when a headache is coming
Friday, May 9, 2003

University, Departmental Student Honors
Below is a partial listing of national and university honors presenting to graduate and undergraduate students this year.
Friday, May 9, 2003

Duke Trustees Give Go-Ahead to Eye Research Institute, Other Initiatives
The Board also approves a report on the future of the athletic program, as well as the reappointments of Provost Peter Lange and Engineering Dean Kristina Johnson
Saturday, May 10, 2003

Duke Trustees Select Peter Nicholas as Board Chair
Nicholas will succeed Harold "Spike" Yoh for a three-year term as Board chair, while Robert K. Steel will continue to serve as vice chair
Saturday, May 10, 2003

Duke University Trustees Approve Budget for 2003-04
Budget represents a 7.2 percent increase over the current year
Saturday, May 10, 2003

Duke Confers Degrees on More Than 3,500 Graduates
Duke President Nannerl O. Keohane read portions of the commencement address drafted by UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, who missed Sunday's event because of laryngitis
Sunday, May 11, 2003

Remarks Prepared by Kofi Annan
The following is the speech that United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan prepared for Duke's 2003 commencement
Sunday, May 11, 2003

Duke's Med School among Nation's Top Ten for NIH Awards
The National Institutes of Health provided the School of Medicine 598 awards totaling $245.5 million, placing the school eighth nationwide
Monday, May 12, 2003

Duke President Nannerl O. Keohane Delivers Baccalaureate Address to the Class of 2003
Text of the address delivered by President Keohane during weekend Baccalaureate services in Duke Chapel
Monday, May 12, 2003

Economics Department to Host Summer Minority Program Beginning in 2004
Eight-week summer program aims to boost minority interest in the graduate study of economics
Tuesday, May 13, 2003

News Tip: State of U.S. Economy Could Determine Whether President Tackles Health Coverage for Uninsured
Providing universal access to health care will nonetheless remain a top issue in 2004 elections, says Chris Conover, a health policy expert
Tuesday, May 13, 2003

Duke Honors Distinguished Faculty
Twenty professors who received distinguished chairs were recognized at an April 30 dinner
Wednesday, May 14, 2003

Duke Reserves Comment on Possible ACC Expansion
Statement from John F. Burness, Duke's senior vice president for public affairs and government relations
Wednesday, May 14, 2003

Duke Trustees Reappoint Alleva, Shepard
Joe Alleva, director of athletics and Robert Shepard, vice president for University development were both granted second five-year terms
Wednesday, May 14, 2003

Harvey Named Development Director for Student Affairs
New officer will aid Vice President for Student Affairs Larry Moneta in financing renovation of West Campus student space into 'student village'
Thursday, May 15, 2003

Act Quickly to Limit Stroke Damage
Stroke is a leading cause of death and long-term disability. Learning to recognize the warning signs of a stroke and getting help as quickly as possible can help prevent potential brain damage
Friday, May 16, 2003

A Picture of Productivity
A former hospital administrator, diagnosed with Alzheimer's, keeps busy with painting
Friday, May 16, 2003

A Start For The Presidential Search
The search committee looking for a new president for Duke University is asking for nominations, comments and advice from members of the Duke community
Friday, May 16, 2003

Body of Knowledge
Duke researchers contribute to the first encyclopedia on genetics specifically targeted for high school students
Friday, May 16, 2003

Duke Travel Advisory: Use Caution Before Traveling to SARS-Affected Regions
Officials urge members of the Duke community to avoid non-essential travel to SARS-afflicted areas of Asia
Friday, May 16, 2003

Genetic Test Predicts Breast Cancer Spread To Nodes
A new test will help physicians make more accurate assessements of a breast cancer patient's long-term survival chances
Friday, May 16, 2003

Leadership Change at the Duke University Museum of Art
In a statement released Friday, Duke President Nannerl O. Keohane announced that Duke would conduct an international search to find a successor to art museum director Michael Mezzatesta
Friday, May 16, 2003

Statement by Nannerl O. Keohane on ACC Expansion
Duke University President Nannerl O. Keohane Friday issued the following statement regarding the proposed expansion of the Atlantic Coast Conference
Friday, May 16, 2003

Duke Engineers Converting Atomic Force Microscopes into Molecular 'Milling Machines'
Nanoscientists hope to remake AFMs to more accurately create molecular scale structures
Monday, May 19, 2003

Duke Executive Education Tops World Rankings
Financial Times survey ranks Fuqua No. 2 worldwide in executive education and Fuqua corporate spinoff No. 1 among customized executive education programs
Tuesday, May 20, 2003

Geologist Teams with Batik Artist for Book about Islands
'A Celebration of the World's Barrier Islands' is both a coffee table book and an expert primer
Tuesday, May 20, 2003

Laser Measurements Reveal Biological Basis of Distance Perception
Duke neurobiologist Dale Purves is using laser-guided measurements to support theories about the evolution of the human visual system
Tuesday, May 20, 2003

News Tip: Professors Say Security Council's Vote to Lift Sanctions Demonstrates U.S., U.N. Interdependence
Duke policy, international relations experts say the U.N. vote reveals the important role the international body will have post-Iraq
Thursday, May 22, 2003

Science Making Progress Against 'Silent' Virus
Hepatitis C, a slow-progressing but deadly virus, is the most common blood-borne infection in America. During National Hepatitis Awareness Month, we learn about advances in treatment of a virus that infects millions worldwide
Friday, May 23, 2003

Duke Nurses Promote Understanding in Trip to Cyprus
Four Duke nursing teachers are now in Cyprus for a two-week seminar that teaches Greek and Turkish nurses about nursing leadership and management
Tuesday, May 27, 2003

MRI Imaging Technique Visualizes Lungs Response to Asthma-Testing Drug
Method to allow scientists to observe how lungs respond to medication
Tuesday, May 27, 2003

Symposium Addresses Issues Surrounding Pediatric End-of-Life Care
Duke's Institute on Care at the End of Life to host day-long symposium Thursday
Tuesday, May 27, 2003

Workshop at N.C. Museum of Art Offers Insight on Culture of the Yucatec Maya
Duke-UNC consortium on Latin American studies to sponsor June 6-7 workshop
Wednesday, May 28, 2003

'Milly Watt' Research Yields New Approach to Managing Computer Electricity Use
Duke computer scientists are developing 'ECOSystem' to budget computing energy for devices
Thursday, May 29, 2003

Genomic-Based Prospective Medicine Collaboration Announced
Groups will work together to create the first genomic-based, prospective medicine practice correlating genomic and medical data
Thursday, May 29, 2003

Recent Duke University Graduates Selected for International Fellowships
Five recent graduates selected as 2003-04 Hart Leadership Program fellows
Thursday, May 29, 2003

Depression Isnt Just a Grown-up Problem
Depression affects a growing number of children and teenagers. An expert advises parents and teachers on how to recognize warning signs and describes the treatments most commonly used to treat depression in kids
Friday, May 30, 2003

June

"Savage Inequalities" Selected for Duke's Summer Reading Assignment
Book will serve as basis for discussions among incoming freshmen about public school disparities in the U.S.
Monday, June 2, 2003

Duke's Nursing Dean Decides Not to Seek Another Term
Mary Champagne, who has served 13 years as dean of the School of Nursing, will step down when her term ends next year
Monday, June 2, 2003

Experimental Cancer Drug Shows Promise
A Medical Center study has shown that a new cancer drug shrunk tumors and extended survival in metastatic colorectal cancer patients
Monday, June 2, 2003

Moderation Appears Key to Sustaining an Exercise Program
Researchers find that those who choose lower amounts of high intensity exercise stick with their programs longer
Monday, June 2, 2003

Duke Expert Testifies on Increasing U.S. Life Expectancy, Social Security Challenges
James W. Vaupel tells Senate committee that life expectancy to increase in the United States and elsewhere
Tuesday, June 3, 2003

Duke Study: College Admissions Practices Encourage Retaking SATs
Policy researchers say the admissions practices that encourage some students to retake the SATs may also inadvertently penalize students from less wealthy families
Tuesday, June 3, 2003

Gerstl Named Duke's Executive Director of Jewish Life
Current director of Freeman Center for Jewish Life to tackle broader visionary, strategic, fundraising goals for campus Jewish life
Tuesday, June 3, 2003

International Physics Meeting at Duke to Address Interactions between Fundamental Particles
Duke to host five-day conference on "few-body problems"
Tuesday, June 3, 2003

News Tip: Bush Tax Cut Greater than It Appears
Tax law expert Richard Schmalbeck says the $350 billion tax cut could, because of sunset provisions in the bill, eventually cost more than $800 billion over 10 years
Tuesday, June 3, 2003

$6 Million Award from Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Will Establish Research Institute at Duke Cancer Center
New Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Institute will aim to develop less-invasive, innovative treatments for children with brain cancer
Thursday, June 5, 2003

Ancient Pollen Yields Insight into Forest Biodiversity
Duke ecologists find evidence that forests maintain a diversity of tree species through still-mysterious stabilizing processes
Thursday, June 5, 2003

Duke, Triangle United Way Partnership Distributes More Than $81,500
Funds provided to 20 local community service groups that serve neighborhoods near campus
Thursday, June 5, 2003

Fathers' Absence Strong Risk Factor for Girls' Early Sexual Activity, Pregnancy
Group of researchers, including those at Duke's Center for Child and Family Policy, have found a strong link between adolescent sexuality and the absence of fathers
Thursday, June 5, 2003

Letter from Hospital CEO about Accidental Fire
In a letter to Duke University Hospital staff, Dr. William Fulkerson talks about a fire in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit that burned a baby on 5 percent of its body
Thursday, June 5, 2003

Clinical Trials Key to Winning Battle vs. HIV/AIDS
Much of the progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS has come through new therapies tested in clinical trials. To maintain this progress, continuing participation in trials will be vital
Friday, June 6, 2003

New Insight into Machinery of Neuromuscular Junction Assembly
Duke pharmacologists discover component of mechanism by which nerves trigger muscles to contract, opening door for research into drugs to treat neuromuscular disorders
Monday, June 9, 2003

Duke Civil-Rights Researcher Documents N.C. Tobacco Workers' Struggle for Democracy
Public policy professor Robert Korstad chronicles Winston-Salem union battle against R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. in new book
Tuesday, June 10, 2003

Duke Divinity School to Coordinate Nationwide Program on Pastoral Excellence
Duke-coordinated, $57 million program aims to improve support for clergy engaged in pastoral ministry
Tuesday, June 10, 2003

Duke University Faculty Statement on ACC Expansion
The executive committee of Duke's Academic Council calls for delay on expansion vote
Tuesday, June 10, 2003

News Tip: Researchers Able to Monitor Hurricanes' Effects on North Carolina's Barrier Islands, Sounds
Nicholas School of the Environment experts say that predictions for more hurricanes in the Atlantic this year will profoundly affect coastline environs
Tuesday, June 10, 2003

Return Visit to Underwater Vent Site Re-Emphasizes Its Uniqueness
Researchers return to underwater mid-Atlantic mountain dome to collect geological, chemical and biological evidence
Tuesday, June 10, 2003

Studies Find Doctors Still Not Using Some Proven Drugs
Studies show that acceptance rates by doctors of different classes of new drugs varies widely
Tuesday, June 10, 2003

Duke Adds 55,000 Comic Books, 500 Role-Playing Games to Special Collections
Murray brothers donate vast comic collection to Duke libraries
Thursday, June 12, 2003

Duke Raises Caution on ACC Expansion
President Keohane, faculty council say academic interests need further examination
Thursday, June 12, 2003

Fair Labor Association Releases Report on Seven Apparel Companies
Report highlights problems, corporate responses in quest to monitor facilities, labor standards
Thursday, June 12, 2003

Research Nurse Changes Lives
HIV-positive patients may join studies reluctantly, but find hope during treatment
Thursday, June 12, 2003

Duke Library Gets Federal Grant to Preserve Historic Small-Town Films by H. Lee Waters
Duke's Rare Book, Manuscript and Special Collections Library received a $10,000 grant from the National Film Preservation Foundation to preserve nine reels of local films
Friday, June 13, 2003

New Efforts to Control High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure affects more than a quarter of all Americans, contributing to heart attacks, strokes and other disease. New government guidelines call for a stepped-up effort to prevent and control this deadly health problem
Friday, June 13, 2003

Purves Named Head of Center for Cognitive Neuroscience
Center is at the heart of Duke University's major strategic initiative in neuroscience research
Friday, June 13, 2003

Summer Program at Duke Encourages Minority Students to Pursue Careers as Political Science Professors
Paula McClain, professor of political science, and an expert of race and politics, brought the institute to Duke three years ago
Monday, June 16, 2003

News Tip: Harry Potter Taps Into Fairy Tales, Fascination with Medieval History
Historian Thomas Robisheaux says the world of Harry Potter draws on medieval, Renaissance history
Tuesday, June 17, 2003

Engineering Dean Kristina Johnson Named to Women in Technology International Hall of Fame
Johnson recognized for academic leadership and entrepreneurial accomplishments. [See video links below]
Thursday, June 19, 2003

Structure of Key Regulatory Enzyme Reveals It To Be a Molecular 'Octopus'
Dr. Robert Lefkowitz and a group of researchers have discovered the structure of the elusive G-protein-coupled receptor
Thursday, June 19, 2003

New Baseball Gear Keeps Kids Safer
More than five million kids currently play organized baseball in the U.S. A new study finds that improved equipment such as safety balls and face guards can help prevent many injuries among young ballplayers
Friday, June 20, 2003

Duke Officials Praise Supreme Court's Rulings on Race and Admissions
President Nannerl O. Keohane, others affirm importance of student diversity in quality of higher education
Monday, June 23, 2003

Nannerl O. Keohane: 'Very Pleased' About Supreme Court Decision
Duke University President Nannerl O. Keohane issued the following statement regarding Monday's Supreme Court decisions on affirmative action and college admissions
Monday, June 23, 2003

Duke Names Vice Presidents for Financial Services and Campus Services
B. Hofler Milam will become vice president for financial services and Kemel Dawkins will serve in the newly-created position of vice president for campus services
Tuesday, June 24, 2003

From Tiny Quakes, Major Insights into Earth
Peter Malin, a geology professor, is examining microearthquakes on Montserrat, Kenya's Rift Valley and along California's San Andreas fault
Tuesday, June 24, 2003

Duke School of Medicine Awarded Funds for Pre-College Science Education
A Howard Hughes Medical Institute grant will allow Duke's School of Medicine to bolster science education for at-risk Durham middle school students
Wednesday, June 25, 2003

Presidential Search Starts with List of Criteria
Duke will look for outstanding scholarship, moral leadership and managerial skill when choosing its next president
Wednesday, June 25, 2003

Duke Law Professor James Boyle Wins 2003 World Technology Award for Law
World Technology Network praises Boyle for his work on theory and practice of protecting the "intellectual ecology" of the public domain
Thursday, June 26, 2003

Statement on Supreme Court's Denial of Certiorari in Madey Case
Duke University issues statement on Supreme Court action in case involving academic research
Friday, June 27, 2003

DNA Molecules Arranged to Act Like Infinitesimal Data Display
Computer scientist uses synthetic DNA to pattern computer displays
Monday, June 30, 2003

Duke Alumna Among Dead at Chicago Party
Katie Sheriff, Class of 2001, was a political science major, Kappa Kappa Gamma member
Monday, June 30, 2003

July

Keohane: Duke "will work to build as strong and unified a conference as possible"
Duke University President Nannerl O. Keohane issued the following statement Tuesday regarding ACC expansion
Tuesday, July 1, 2003

News Tip: Depreciating U.S. Dollar Helps Sales, Duke Professor Says
Fuqua survey finds the weaker U.S. dollar is boosting sales, but not capital spending or hiring by corporations
Tuesday, July 1, 2003

Truskey Named Chair of Duke's Biomedical Engineering Department
Current director of undergraduate studies to succeed Morton Friedman as chair of engineering's BME department
Tuesday, July 1, 2003

Duke University Medical Center Partners with Singapore to Create Medical School
Joint Duke effort will bring first graduate medical school to Singapore
Wednesday, July 2, 2003

New Insights into Degeneration of Knee Joints
Medical researchers believe that exercise and other mechanical stresses help renew tissue in the knee - but that coupled with a immune system reponse, could lead to osteoarthritis in the knee
Wednesday, July 2, 2003

News Tip: United States Cannot Allow Tragedy to Develop in Liberia
Duke doctoral student says Liberia's special historical relationship with the United States mandates U.S. intervention
Thursday, July 3, 2003

Mole Monitoring Can Detect Early Melanoma
The vast majority of moles on our bodies are perfectly harmless. But occasionally a mole can turn into a melanoma, a deadly form of skin cancer. An expert describes new techniques for tracking moles and emphasizes the importance of self-exams
Friday, July 4, 2003

"Travel Agent" and "Remodeling" Software Enhances Scientists' Use of Far-Flung Computer Clusters
Duke-developed SHARP and COD software to deliver supercomputer-scale power at a tiny fraction of the cost
Monday, July 7, 2003

Duke Hosts Second Coach K-Fuqua Leadership Conference
Conference to bring together leaders in business, news, education and sports
Tuesday, July 8, 2003

Duke Names Six New Members to Board of Trustees
Six new trustees began their term July 1
Tuesday, July 8, 2003

News Tip: President's Trip Recognizes Africa's Importance to U.S., Former Ambassador Says
Former U.S. Ambassador to South Africa James Joseph notes that the Bush administration's trip underscores a growing security and economic interest in the African continent
Tuesday, July 8, 2003

New Book Examines What It Takes to Get Older Adults to Quit Smoking
Researchers from Duke and N.C. State question why smokers in their 50s and 60s continue to light up
Wednesday, July 9, 2003

Duke MBA Students Offer Consulting Services to Triangle Area Businesses
Business students begin consulting in Novemeber for four to six months as part of educational/community venture
Thursday, July 10, 2003

Glass Named Head of Master's in Engineering Management Program at Duke
Jeffrey Glass comes to Duke from Case Western Reserve University, where he was the Joseph F. Toot Jr. chair in the Case School of Engineering
Thursday, July 10, 2003

Lineup Announced for Broadway at Duke 2003-04
Union to present three Broadway musicals, a classic Shakespearean tragedy and a preview of a new musical on its way to Broadway
Thursday, July 10, 2003

Three Simple Steps to Sun Safety
Skin cancer is on the rise in the U.S., and increased exposure to UV radiation, particularly among young people, is a big factor. An expert describes a simple, three-step plan to protect yourself from the suns harmful effects
Friday, July 11, 2003

Rethinking How the Brain Sees Visual Features
Duke neurobiologists study brain's visual-processing region
Tuesday, July 15, 2003

Flight from Liberia
Liberian native Boyi Bokar works at Duke, while his family lives amid the horror of civil war back home in Africa
Wednesday, July 16, 2003

News Tip: Brazil, Uganda Offer Insight into Effective AIDS Prevention Efforts, Duke Professor Says
Kathryn Whetten, a health policy expert, suggests that nations can take preventative steps to combat the AIDS crisis
Wednesday, July 16, 2003

Diet Researcher Asks, 'How Now Lemur Chow?'
Primate Center technician Jennifer Campbell examines lemur nutrition
Thursday, July 17, 2003

News Tip: Complaints from Soldiers Cross the Line When They Disrespect Commanders, Undermine Mission, Professor Says
Some levels of grumbling are to be expected, says political science professor Peter Feaver
Friday, July 18, 2003

News Tip: Documentary Films' Growing Audience Engaged by Stories of Individual and Community
Summer's documentary hits show an appeal for the genre beyond the film festivals, says film programming expert Dawn Dreyer
Friday, July 18, 2003

Start Checking Cholesterol Early
Elevated cholesterol is a big risk factor for stroke and heart disease. With the rise in childhood obesity and related health issues, an expert says we can begin cholesterol screening much earlier to help manage this potentially dangerous condition
Friday, July 18, 2003

Memorial Service for Brumley Family Members Saturday in Atlanta
Twelve family members, including five Duke alumni, were on board a chartered plane that crashed into a mountainside in Kenya July 19
Monday, July 21, 2003

News Tip: Casualties in Iraq Not Yet Eroding Support for Mission
Two Duke political scientists say U.S. public support for the mission in Iraq remains strong despite mounting casualties, but President Bush must work quickly to improve morale among soldiers
Monday, July 21, 2003

News Tip: Do Not Call List is No Sure Thing
Several legal hurdles await, says First Amendment scholar and Duke law professor William Van Alstyne
Tuesday, July 22, 2003

News Tip: Why Athletes Remain Valuable to Marketers
Gary Hull, director of Duke's Program on Values and Ethics in the Marketplace, says that despite Kobe Bryant's legal problems, athletes remain important to marketers
Wednesday, July 23, 2003

Duke Nonprofit Management Program Now More Accessible to Rural Areas of North Carolina
Program offers additional courses across the state
Thursday, July 24, 2003

Applying Sports Psychology to Life
A new book by a Duke sports psychologist and brain researcher examines how athletes achieve peak performance, popularly known as being “in the zone.” He says we can all learn to harness these same techniques to help achieve our full potential in life
Friday, July 25, 2003

News Tip: Saddam's Capture Not Likely to End Resistance in Iraq, Duke Professor Says
International relations expert Ole Holsti says that the capture and trial of Saddam Hussein would be the best outcome for the U.S.
Monday, July 28, 2003

Sexually Active Young Women Often Underestimate STD Risk
Study highlights the need for more education of young women about STD
Tuesday, July 29, 2003

Seabiscuit Author Overcame Debilitating Condition
Half a million people in the U.S., including the author of the best-selling book about the racehorse Seabiscuit, suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Wednesday, July 30, 2003

News Tip: Consider Judicial Nominee's Commitment to Law, Not Religious Convictions
Duke law and divinity professor H. Jefferson Powell says a court nominee should be questioned about their ability to follow legal precedent, not their theology
Thursday, July 31, 2003

August

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Finds Duke University Hospital In Full Compliance
Federal review finds that Duke meets standards for renal transplantation centers and renal dialysis facilities
Friday, August 1, 2003

Nitric Oxide May Change Basic Understanding of Cellular Machinery
Researchers find the molecule plays a major role in directing key cellular activities
Friday, August 1, 2003

Twelve Years After Breast Cancer, Life Is Good For Bone Marrow Transplant Patient
Breast cancer survivors to tell their stories at reunion
Friday, August 1, 2003

News Tip: Episcopal Church Risks Being Out of Step
Theologian Stanley Hauerwas says the Episcopal Church would do more good focusing on worldwide issues like hunger and poverty instead of whether to consecrate a gay bishop
Monday, August 4, 2003

Duke Engineer Selected for National Academy of Engineering Symposium
Steven A. Cummer, an assistant professor at the Pratt School of Engineering, is one of 83 young engineers selected to participate in the Frontiers of Engineering Symposium
Tuesday, August 5, 2003

Solving the Mystery of Musical Harmony: Insights from a Study of Speech
Duke neuroscientists explore why some musical tones are more harmonious than others in study of musical perception http://real.duke.edu:8080/ramgen/dukenews/harmony.rm Listen to audio
Tuesday, August 5, 2003

News Tip: Gay Bishop a Step Toward Inclusive Christianity, Professors Say
The Epsicopal Church has once again proven itself to be a worldwide leader in incorporating disenfranchised peoples of all sorts, say two professors
Wednesday, August 6, 2003

Public Invited to Show, Watch Home Movies at Duke
People are invited to dig out their old home movies from the garage or attic and bring them to Duke on Saturday, Aug. 16, as part of international Home Movie Day
Wednesday, August 6, 2003

News Tip: Schism Has Long and Powerful Role in Christianity
While it's unclear if present disagreements among Episcopalians will end in schism, it would hardly be the first time a church has divided over a matter of conscience, says a Duke church historian
Thursday, August 7, 2003

Duke Asks Researchers to Review Lab Practices Following Madey Decision
With a lawsuit concerning use of patented technologies unresolved, Duke asks its researchers to review their use of those technologies
Friday, August 8, 2003

Duke Graduate Alex Wade to Take on Pre-med Classes, Opponents Defense
Fresh from ACC and Department of History honors Alex Wade takes post-graduate classes and returns to the football team for a final year of eligibility
Friday, August 8, 2003

Exercise Benefits Women During and After Menopause
Menopause brings with it a wide range of changes to a womans body. One of the most effective ways for menopausal and post-menopausal women to manage these changes is by following a program of regular exercise
Friday, August 8, 2003

Make plans to attend Duke Appreciation Week
Sunday, August 10 - Saturday, August 16
Friday, August 8, 2003

Turkish Translator At Duke Has Surprise Bestseller
A Duke visiting professor has helped a Turkish cultural icon find an audience in America with his highly praised translations
Friday, August 8, 2003

Young visitors see Duke labs

Friday, August 8, 2003

Duke Introduces New Parental Leave Benefit for Staff
A new parental leave benefit will provide greater support for Duke employees balancing the demands of work and family life
Monday, August 11, 2003

Divinity School's Lay Academy Begins 15th Year of Training
The academy provides lay persons with theological study through non-degree programs
Tuesday, August 12, 2003

Philanthropic Giving to Duke Increases to $296.8 Million in 2002-03
The nearly $297 million received in the 12 months between July 1, 2002, and June 30, 2003, is the second-highest total in Duke history
Tuesday, August 12, 2003

Convocation and Pastors' School to Examine 'Forming Christian Disciples'
The 2003 Convocation and Pastors School, part of Duke Divinitys continuing education program, will be held Oct. 13-15 at Duke
Wednesday, August 13, 2003

African Americans Face Greater Glaucoma Risk
Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in African Americans, striking this group much earlier and progressing faster than in the rest of the population. An expert says an annual exam should therefore be a priority for all African Americans ov...
Saturday, August 16, 2003

Duke Ecologist Finds Devastation, Hope in Iraqi Marshes
Curtis Richardson: "The trip gave me hope that we can make a difference in the marshes ..."
Tuesday, August 19, 2003

Nannerl O. Keohane: A Welcome to New Students
At undergraduate convocation, President Keohane encourages new undergraduate students to spend the next four years exploring "the back room of the mind"
Thursday, August 21, 2003

Nonprofit Theaters Face Grim Financial Future, New Report Says
Many nonprofit theaters face an uncertain financial future despite a dramatic increase in individual contributions over the past five years
Thursday, August 21, 2003

Avoiding the Freshman 15
Weight gain is a problem for many college freshmen. An expert identifies some of the common reasons why some students tend to put on the so-called "Freshman 15" and offers some practical ways to avoid adding excess poundage.
Friday, August 22, 2003

Career Center Adjusts to Changing Needs
Some students know what careers they want. Others are looking. The new career center can help both
Friday, August 22, 2003

Duke Tied for 5th in U.S. News Rankings
Duke also was singled out this year in five of eight categories of "programs to look for," which the magazine called "outstanding examples of academic programs that lead to student success"
Friday, August 22, 2003

New Measures Combat Computer Worm Invasion
Two recent computer attacks underscore importance of taking security steps on your home and work computer
Friday, August 22, 2003

Duke, Durham Police Respond to Community Concerns
In letters to Trinity Park and Trinity Heights residents, Duke and Durham Police officials vow to crack down on loud, disruptive parties off campus
Wednesday, August 27, 2003

News Tip: Best Hope for Stable Iraq is a U.S. Exit, Professor Says
To quell violence in the region, the United States should set a date -- no more than a year into the future - to pull out of Iraq, says the co-director of Duke's Center for the Study of Muslim Networks
Wednesday, August 27, 2003

Back Packs and Back Pains
A backpack can be one of your childs most useful tools for school. But many kids carry too much weight in their packs, which can lead to back pain and even to serious spinal problems. ../radio_tv/HeyB.wav Listen here
Thursday, August 28, 2003

Duke Extends Policy Supporting Military Reservists
Duke is continuing to provide temporary financial support for employees called to active military service
Thursday, August 28, 2003

News Tips: Story Ideas for Sept. 11 Anniversary
Duke faculty members from a variety of disciplines are available to comment about the second anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks
Thursday, August 28, 2003

R. Sanders Williams: Drawing the University Together
The dean of the medical school cautions new graduate and professional students from becoming isolated in their school
Thursday, August 28, 2003

September

Keohane Names Search Committee for Duke Health System CEO
Roy J. Bostock will chair the committee that will search for the next leader of the university's health system
Monday, September 1, 2003

Teaching Moral Courage, Civic Responsibility
Educators, ethics scholars and students will explore how to integrate lessons about moral courage and civic responsibility into middle school, high school and college curricula Sept. 19-21
Tuesday, September 2, 2003

News Tip: Welfare Alone Does Not Protect Those Below the Poverty Line
Slow economic growth and flat wages helped contribute to the latest increase in the number of Americans living below the poverty line, Duke poverty expert says
Wednesday, September 3, 2003

Duke is Part of a New Biodefense Initiative
Investigators from six regional universities will work together to develop the next generation of vaccines, drugs and diagnostic tests against emerging infections and to defend against organisms such as smallpox
Thursday, September 4, 2003

Low-dose HRT Could Cut Women's Health Risk
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can build bone strength in women. But HRT is linked to increased risk of heart disease and breast cancer. A small-scale study suggests that using a lower dose and different type of hormone may reduce those health...
Thursday, September 4, 2003

Media Advisory: Expanding AmeriCorps Critical to Post-9/11 World
Duke professor James Joseph, one of AmeriCorps founders and a former U.S. ambassador to South Africa, says the U.S. needs a renewed commitment to public service by expanding the national youth service organization
Thursday, September 4, 2003

Duke Puts in Rules On Bandwidth Use
Administrators and students agree on a new policy on bandwidth use to ensure students have adequate computer network service
Friday, September 5, 2003

McQuaid Named CEO of Durham Regional Hospital
New DRH leader comes from administrative position at Johns Hopkins
Friday, September 5, 2003

On Our Way to $3 Trillion in Health Care Spending
There's not much slowing down the factors driving up health care costs, an analyst says
Friday, September 5, 2003

Zoning Request to Get City Review
Duke officials, neighborhood leaders say process has worked well to resolve community concerns
Friday, September 5, 2003

Different Disciplines Join Forces in Center on Global Change
Center's mission is to study global change from a variety of disciplinary perspectives
Monday, September 8, 2003

Duke Extends Policy Supporting Military Reservists
Employees doubling as members of the United States Army Services Reserve unit continue to receive financial backing and emotional support from the university.
Monday, September 8, 2003

Homeland Security Secretary to Speak at Duke Conference
Tom Ridge and 23 other prominent people in business, news, education and sports will headline the annual Coach K & Fuqua School of Business Conference on Leadership
Monday, September 8, 2003

Title VI Foreign Area Studies Funding Aids Research
Federal support for international centers attracts scholars to study of developing regions of interest
Monday, September 8, 2003

Early Nicotine Use May Lead to Lasting Addiction, Study Finds
A Duke study shows that teenage smokers are more likely to become addicted to nicotine than older smokers.
Tuesday, September 9, 2003

Exercise and Weight Loss Reduces Excess Insulin and Lowers Blood Pressure in Syndrome X
Exercise is especially beneficial for people with Syndrome X.
Tuesday, September 9, 2003

File-sharing Programs Can Put Students in Legal Jeopardy
Peer-to-peer programs also put student's computer privacy at risk, officials say
Tuesday, September 9, 2003

Finding of Heart Drug Interaction Suggests Path to More Effective Treatment
A new study suggests that patients may require fewer drugs to prevent heart failure.
Tuesday, September 9, 2003

New Finding Sheds Light on Mechanism of Inflammation in Lupus, Other Disorders
Findings reveal that there may be new ways to treat deadly diseases.
Tuesday, September 9, 2003

New Study Aims to Prevent Heart Disease in Pediatric Lupus Patients
Duke researchers will study the effects of certain cholesterol-lowering medicine on pediatric lupus patients.
Tuesday, September 9, 2003

Charting the Movement of the Spirit: Teresa Berger's Encounter with the Holy
A Divinity School scholar took an unexpected turn toward Duke and hasn't looked back
Wednesday, September 10, 2003

Male Baboons Recognize and Care for their Own Offspring
Nurturing might be genetic in males. http://real.duke.edu:8080/ramgen/dukenews/BaboonWebVideo.rm Watch video here.
Wednesday, September 10, 2003

News Tip: WTO Protesting Misguided, Professor Says
The trade negotiations in Cancun represent the best opportunity to make progress on opening European and U.S. markets to developing countries, says Frederick Mayer
Wednesday, September 10, 2003

Duke Partners With State to Prepare Students for Engineering Careers
Duke and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction are launching a national pre-engineering program designed to help students prepare for college engineering coursework
Thursday, September 11, 2003

Long-distance Care Can Help Elderly
Adult children who live at a distance can still help parents who are in a long-term care setting. A geriatric medicine expert offers some practical tips for families and facilities to work together to improve life for the elderly
Thursday, September 11, 2003

Mary Lou's Mass Gets Another Performance
Performance part of a series of events at Duke honored related anniversaries of the Bassett Affair and the enrollment of black undergraduates
Thursday, September 11, 2003

New Solution for Toxicity Problems in Gene Therapy
Duke researchers find possible causes of and solutions for toxics leaking from tumors
Thursday, September 11, 2003

St. Petersburg Anniversary Marked With Conference, Concert
The city of St. Petersburgs 300th anniversary will be celebrated at Duke with a conference that includes a concert of Russian music and a keynote address by the former ambassador to Russia
Thursday, September 11, 2003

Duke Announces New Health Plan
New Duke Basic (HMO) will offer basic health care coverage for lower monthly premiums
Friday, September 12, 2003

Preserving Film -- and Duke University's Football History
Duke Athletics and the library are working to preserve 2,000 films of Duke football teams dating to the 1930s before the film deteriorates.
Friday, September 12, 2003

Fruit Fly Pheromone Receptor First Ever Discovered Linked to Specific Sexual Behavior

Monday, September 15, 2003

Hurricane Isabel and Dukes Severe Weather Policy
Duke officials plan to meet Tuesday afternoon to decide what action the university and Health System might take in anticipation of Hurricane Isabel
Monday, September 15, 2003

Columnist Thomas Friedman to Discuss ‘the Global Economy and U.S. Foreign Policy Oct. 1 at Duke
Thomas Friedman will give the 2003 Lester Crown Lecture in Ethics on Oct.1 in Geneen Auditorium
Tuesday, September 16, 2003

National LambdaRail Will Push the Limits of Computer Networking
Duke will collaborate with other U.S. universities to develop a new high-speed computing network
Tuesday, September 16, 2003

News Tip: Edwards Limited Political Background a Strength in Presidential Bid
Duke professor John Aldrich says John Edwards' background will work in his favor during the 2004 U.S. presidential race
Tuesday, September 16, 2003

Technical Writing as Career Option
Duke offers classes in technical writing.
Tuesday, September 16, 2003

Wilson Advises Students Interested in Law
Senior Associate Dean Gerald Wilson wears many hats at Duke, including advising pre-law students
Wednesday, September 17, 2003

“Shifty-eyed” Monkeys Offer Window Into Brain's Social Reflexes
Animal model of "social attention" processing in the brain may yield clues to human behavior and improved treatment and teaching methods for autism
Wednesday, September 17, 2003

Alcohol Hits Teen Brains Hard
A new national report confirms many earlier findings about the health consequences of teenage drinking
Friday, September 19, 2003

Despite Progress for Women at Duke, Equitable Environment Remains Elusive
A yearlong study of the status of women at Duke finds that striving for equality on campus is still a struggle
Monday, September 22, 2003

Duke Engineer's Latest Book Focuses on Design of Everyday Things
Henry Petroski examines the constant quest for the "perfect design" and its impact on day-to-day life
Monday, September 22, 2003

New Blood Test Could Detect Lung Cancer in its Earliest Stages
A test that is being developed could use the presence of certain proteins in blood to aid doctors in recognizing the beginnings of lung cancer.
Monday, September 22, 2003

Self-Help Founder Receives 2003 Moral Leadership Award
Martin Eakes, founder and CEO of Self-Help, received the William C. Friday Award in Moral Leadership
Monday, September 22, 2003

The Future of Hispanic Churches in the United States
Latino religious leaders will be holding a summit at Duke from October 1-3 to develop strategies for strengthening Latino pastoral ministry
Monday, September 22, 2003

Duke to Partner with Taiwanese University in Photonics Research and Education
Duke will partner with the National Chiao Tung University in order to develop research programs in photonics and electro-optics
Tuesday, September 23, 2003

News Tip: NFL Faces Difficult Fight in Clarett Case
Duke sports law expert Paul Haagen says former Ohio State football player Maurice Clarett has a strong antitrust case to challenge the existing NFL eligibility rule
Tuesday, September 23, 2003

President Keohane to be Founders' Day Speaker
The Founders' Day service, to be held Oct. 2 in Duke Chapel, honors outstanding undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, employees and alumni
Wednesday, September 24, 2003

Annual Blessing of Animals Service to Be Held at Duke Chapel Oct. 5
Duke Chapel will bless animals for the 15th consecutive year
Thursday, September 25, 2003

Iowa Bishop to Deliver Taylor Lecture at Duke
Bishop Gregory Vaughn Palmer will give Taylor Lecture
Thursday, September 25, 2003

$8 Million Grant Establishes Program to Uncover Genetics of Asthma
Study looks for genes that predispose patients to asthma suffering
Friday, September 26, 2003

CMS Accepts Duke Hospital's Corrective Action Plan; Officials Announce Measures to Strengthen Patient Safety
Patient-safety measures includes collaboration with outside experts
Friday, September 26, 2003

Duke to Lead First Comparative Trial of Hepatitis C Therapies
Study aims to refine treatments of hepatitis C infections
Friday, September 26, 2003

Heart Attacks Aren't Just For Men
Warning signs for heart attacks in women are often different from the "classic" symptoms for men. An expert describes common symptoms and explains why women's heart attacks are under-reported and frequently misdiagnosed
Friday, September 26, 2003

Leadership Changes at Duke University Hospital
Sowers to become COO of Duke Hospital
Friday, September 26, 2003

News Tip: Edward Said Set Intellectual Example, Duke Professor Says
Edward Said, a prominent U.S. advocate of the cause of Palestinians, provided an example for other scholars by engaging in political life without sacrificing his intellectual rigor, says Grant Farred. Said died on Wednesday
Friday, September 26, 2003

Scientists Program DNA Molecules to Self-assemble Into Nanostructures
Nanostructures might be the basis for smaller and more powerful circuits and devices
Friday, September 26, 2003

Being a Big Sister Is Its Own Reward
Big Sister and Big Brother programs at Duke succeed due to students like Margaret Andrews
Tuesday, September 30, 2003

Weekend of Events Includes Start of Habitat for Humanity 'Blitz Build'
Duke students will build a house on East Campus to increase interest in community service
Tuesday, September 30, 2003

October

Expansion of Initiative Aims to Attract More Minority and Women Faculty Members
The new Faculty Diversity Initiative aims to expand the success of the Black Faculty Strategic Initiative to women and other minorities
Wednesday, October 1, 2003

Nannerl O. Keohane: The Transforming Experience of Being Around a University
President Nannerl O. Keohane reminisces about and praises Duke in a Founders' Day address
Wednesday, October 1, 2003

Duke Presents Its Highest Honor to Three at Founders Day
Duke President Nannerl O. Keohane, who gives keynote address at Founders' Day ceremony, also receives the University Medal
Thursday, October 2, 2003

Joe Pietrantoni: 'A Rail Car Full of Rocket Fuel'
University Medal winner praised for his energy and innovation
Thursday, October 2, 2003

Living With Diabetes
If youve been diagnosed with diabetes, maintaining a healthy lifestyle can make a big difference in managing the disease. An expert offers some practical tips to help avoid many of the health problems associated with diabetes
Thursday, October 2, 2003

Morris Williams: A Long Life of Service to Duke
Morris Williams, University Medal winner, is praised for his passionate service for Duke
Thursday, October 2, 2003

News Tip: Do-Not-Call Registry Could Harm Market Research
Do-Not-Call law would make it "harder for firms to contact people with whom they do not have an existing business relationship," Duke professor says
Thursday, October 2, 2003

News Tip: Schism an Old Story, New Possibility for Episcopalians
The ordination of a gay cleric in New Hampshire could cause the Episcopal Church to split when it meets next week in Dallas, says a Duke Divity professor
Thursday, October 2, 2003

Duke Receives Money to Start Construction of New Laboratory
This new facility will be one of the major centers that will be addressing biosafety issues concerning researchers and the general American population
Friday, October 3, 2003

Duke to Lead First Comparative Trial of Hepatitis C Therapies
New research will hopefully better future treatments for hepatitis C patients by looking at the benefits of two major treatments currently available
Friday, October 3, 2003

High Blood Pressure Does Not Accelerate Age-Related Cognitive Decline
Contrary to previous studies, Duke researchers discover that blood pressure has no effect on cognitive abilities.
Friday, October 3, 2003

Retired Librarian Uses Her Skills to Improve Retirement Village
For her work at Croasdaile Village, Florence Blakely receives Duke's Humanitarian Service Award
Friday, October 3, 2003

Bruce Karsh Named to Duke Universitys Board of Trustees
Bruce Karsh, a member of Duke University's class of 1977, will begin his term Dec. 1
Saturday, October 4, 2003

Duke Trustees Approve Expanding Enrollment of Pratt School of Engineering
Undergraduate enrollment at the Pratt School of Engineering will expand by 200 students over the next four years
Saturday, October 4, 2003

Ethics Gift Honors Duke University President
The contributions by Nannerl O. Keohane to the study of ethics are being honored with a $1.33 million donation by the A.J. Fletcher Foundation and its president, James F. Goodmon
Saturday, October 4, 2003

Duke Completes Expansion of On-Campus Child Care Facility
The expansion of the Duke Childrens Campus has allowed the university to double the centers capacity for children of faculty, staff, and graduate and professional students
Wednesday, October 8, 2003

News Tip: Duke Economics Professor Calls Nobel Winner 'Great Mentor'
"This kind of research is very important for the way we think about, measure and manage financial market risk," says Duke professor Tim Bollerslev, who studied under Nobel winner Robert Engle
Wednesday, October 8, 2003

Duke Professor: U.S. Actions Must Change to Win Worldwide Support
As it contemplates seeking U.N. Security Council endorsement of its plan to build a new government in Iraq, the Bush administration should change its rhetoric, says Ole Holsti
Thursday, October 9, 2003

Hispanic/Latino Religious Leaders Agree on Ways to Strengthen Ministry
During a three-day summit at Duke, Hispanic/Latino religious leaders from across the country agreed on a broad reform agenda to strengthen ministry to the nations growing Hispanic population
Thursday, October 9, 2003

Humanities Scholars Get Help with Future Plans
Duke symposium encourages PhDs to look beyond academe to find jobs
Thursday, October 9, 2003

Teens May Face More Nicotine Risk
The younger smokers are when they take up the habit, the more likely they are to develop an addiction to nicotine and the more difficulty they will have quitting. An expert explains some of the special problems tobacco presents for young smokers
Thursday, October 9, 2003

Duke Awarded Autoimmunity Center of Excellence Grant
Grant establishes Duke as one of nine centers researching and creating new therapies for numerous autoimmune disorders
Friday, October 10, 2003

Duke Biochemists Explore Inside the Lipidome
A new research project will have Duke's biochemists searching for unknown lipids in one of the human immune system's most vital cells.
Friday, October 10, 2003

Duke Breast Cancer Program Awarded $9.8 Million National Cancer Institute Grant
New grant commends Duke for its progress in breast cancer research
Friday, October 10, 2003

News Tip: Anti-War Arguments Should Get Same Scrutiny, Professor Says
Much of what we are learning in Iraq undermines many of the anti-war arguments, says political science professor Peter Feaver
Friday, October 10, 2003

Protein Implicated In Decline Of Aging Hearts
Studies conducted by Duke researchers have found a relationship between a protein in the heart and its ability to pump blood efficiently
Friday, October 10, 2003

Monkeys Consciously Control a Robot Arm Using Only Brain Signals
Researchers hope to use the observations from this research project to refine rehabilitation methods for individuals with brain or spinal cord injuries
Monday, October 13, 2003

News Tip: Blue Ridge Parkway's Controversial History
“Looking at the Parkways history can give us a wonderful window into the intense politics of public and private tourism development,” says Duke's Anne Whisnant
Tuesday, October 14, 2003

Duke Chapel Names Winners in 2003 Hymn Competitions
A hymn written by a Duke Divinity School student and set to music by a Duke alumnus took top honors in Duke Chapels 2003 hymn competitions
Wednesday, October 15, 2003

Duke Divinity, UNC School of Social Work Approve Dual Degree Program
The dual degree program will allow students to earn two masters degrees in four years
Wednesday, October 15, 2003

Duke Experiments Validate Relativity Theory's Light Speed Limit
Two Duke physicists use information theory to address the relativity theory's limitations on the speed of light
Thursday, October 16, 2003

New Player Identified in Cellular Relay Event that Suppresses Cancer
Researchers have found a new player in a molecular "relay event" that cells play out to keep themselves healthy and growing normally
Thursday, October 16, 2003

Relief of Poverty Linked to Improvement in Some Childhood Psychiatric Symptoms
Researchers claim relief of poverty might be associated with children's improvement in symptoms of behavioral psychiatric disorders
Thursday, October 16, 2003

Duke's Man In Blue Says It Is Time To Turn In His Police Shield
A Duke Police official retiring this semester leaves behind a legacy of service and commitment to the Duke community
Friday, October 17, 2003

Duke Dance Presents an Open Rehearsal with Choreographer Ronald K. Brown
This event is part of the Ronald K. Brown Choreographic Project, which will culminate in a new work to premiere in March at Duke
Friday, October 17, 2003

Taking Flu Season Seriously
Despite several years of mild flu seasons, complications from flu still kill more than 30,000 people a year and hospitalize many more. This year, supplies of vaccine are adequate and health officials are encouraging more people to get vaccinated
Friday, October 17, 2003

Carl Franks Dismissed as Duke Football Coach
Ted Roof, Duke's defensive coordinator the past two seasons, will coach the team for the remainder of the season
Sunday, October 19, 2003

Duke Unveils Interdisciplinary Center on Leadership and Ethics
As part of this initiative, Duke mens basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski will join Fuquas faculty as an executive-in-residence
Monday, October 20, 2003

Two Duke Press Books Win Awards
The books -- one by Karla F.C. Holloway, Dukes dean of humanities and social sciences -- won top honors in a competition honoring African-American writers
Monday, October 20, 2003

Cancer Patients Find More Pain Relief When Treatment Guidelines Are Followed
A Duke study shows that health-care providers can control cancer pain much more effectively using guideline-based care than more traditional approaches
Tuesday, October 21, 2003

Duke Researchers Discover Power Behind Molecular Motors
A Duke scientist leads a team of researchers in discovering what drives "molecular motors" to move within cells
Tuesday, October 21, 2003

Gene Controls Age at Onset of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases
Researchers identify gene that influences when people first demonstrate symptoms of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases
Tuesday, October 21, 2003

New Drug Proves Helpful for Treating Long-Term Insomnia
Researchers have completed the first large-scale study demonstrating sustained efficacy of a medication to treat insomnia for a period of six months
Tuesday, October 21, 2003

Psychologists Seek A Behavioral Approach To Lowering Blood Pressure
Duke psychologists are seeking to find a behavioral-based strategy of diet and exercise for lowering blood pressure
Tuesday, October 21, 2003

State Department Warning Forces Cancellation of Duke in Andes Program
Update: Duke officials on Thursday decided that students can return to Bolivia's capital city now that the U.S. State Department has lifted its travel warning
Wednesday, October 22, 2003

Administration Responds to Student Concerns About Cultural Support
University administrators say existing programs meet most demands of a student-faculty group calling for more resources for minorities
Thursday, October 23, 2003

A Vision for a New Student Center
Drawings of a new West Campus Student Center complex are released
Thursday, October 23, 2003

Bassett Affair Focus of Symposium on Intellectual Dissent
The "Basset Affair" will be commemorated with an academic year-long series of symposiums, lectures, and readings
Thursday, October 23, 2003

Duke Commits to Enhance Primate Center
A review of the Primate Center praises improvements in its teaching and research program
Thursday, October 23, 2003

Keeping Duke Strong During a Tough Economic Period
Three senior administrators discuss Duke's financial decisions and strategy
Thursday, October 23, 2003

News Tip: Halloween Fright Helps People Manage Real Fear
"Its a kind of practice run," says William Reddy, Duke professor of history and cultural anthropology
Thursday, October 23, 2003

Women's History Center to Hold Symposium on Abortion
The symposium aims to raise awareness of the importance of primary source materials to scholarship and activism on this topic and to explore the ways in which the history of abortion affects its future
Thursday, October 23, 2003

'Scare' Tactics for Parents
As Halloween nears, children are seeing more and more images of supernatural creatures. For some small children, this can be troubling and may lead to fear and nightmares. An expert has advice for parents to help calm little ones fears at Hallow...
Friday, October 24, 2003

Krzyzewskis Make Legacy Fund Gift to Honor Coach K's Brother
The gift will fully endow an annual scholarship for a captain on the basketball team in honor of Bill Krzyzewski, a retired captain of the Chicago Fire Department
Monday, October 27, 2003

Duke Chapel to Celebrate 300th Birthday of Methodist Founder
The 300th anniversary of Methodist Church founder John Wesleys birth will be celebrated with a Duke Chapel service at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9
Tuesday, October 28, 2003

News Tip: Day of the Dead Increasingly Popular in U.S.
"Its spread has been encouraged by greater American familiarity with Mexico," says Duke's Robert Healy
Wednesday, October 29, 2003

News Tip: Economic Growth Should Continue, Professor Says
Chief Financial Officers are increasingly optimistic about the U.S. economy and their own firms, says Duke finance professor John Graham
Thursday, October 30, 2003

Seven Duke Faculty Honored as Scientific Association Fellows
The new Duke fellows are among 348 AAAS members internationally to be selected this year for the honor by their peers
Thursday, October 30, 2003

$5 Million Gift Helps Sanford Institute Break Ground on New Building
The new $12 million building is expected to be completed before the 2005-06 academic year
Friday, October 31, 2003

Alcohol a Two-edged Sword for Teens
The adolescent brain is more sensitive to alcohol's effects on many mental functions than the adult brain, but less sensitive to alcohol's sedative effects. So teens are more likely to continue drinking and to engage in potentially dangerous acti...
Friday, October 31, 2003

November

Carol Flath: Finding Literatures Deeper Meanings
Carol Flath brings passion and enthusiasm into the classroom by urging her students to be open to the works they're reading
Monday, November 3, 2003

Institute of Medicine Adds Three from Duke to its Ranks
Three researchers from the medical center have been chosen to become members of the prestigious national institute
Monday, November 3, 2003

The Herbie Hancock Quartet to Perform at Duke November 10
The eight-time Grammy Award winner will also be giving a lecture and participating in a class
Monday, November 3, 2003

Lessons About Drugs, Nerve Gas Teach Students Biology and Chemistry More Effectively
An approach using instruction about drugs and nerve gas seems to help students retain fundamentals of chemistry and biology
Friday, November 7, 2003

Pharmacists Play Key Role in Patient Safety
Recent studies have shown that the addition of a pharmacist to the hospital rounds team can reduce medication errors among patients by as much as 75 percent. An expert discusses the changing role of pharmacists in todays health care environment
Friday, November 7, 2003

Teamwork Was Key for Hospital Unit Facing Space Crunch
The staff of 9200 in Duke Hospital was one of six Duke teams to be honored for their creativity and persistence in facing challenges
Friday, November 7, 2003

Training Combines Life Sciences, Engineering
Training program helps meet a growing interest in applying biotechnology to clinical medicine
Friday, November 7, 2003

Photo Exhibit Looks at Jose Marti's Vision for Cuba
The exhibit, by photographer and Duke professor Alex Harris, will be displayed at Duke's John Hope Franklin Center Nov. 14-Dec. 26
Tuesday, November 11, 2003

Regional Premiere of Documentary Film at Duke Dec. 2
"The Will to Live" examines the lives of three people who have suffered brutal oppression and tragic loss but have worked toward reconciliation with their oppressors
Tuesday, November 11, 2003

Cardiac MRI Detects Thinned Heart Muscle Previously Deemed Unsalvageable
Cardiac muscle that has been damaged by a previous heart attack can be restored by directing blood to the damaged area, study finds
Wednesday, November 12, 2003

Heart Failure Consumes Significant Health Care Resources
Research shows that a large amount of health care resources goes toward the treatment and care of heart failure patients
Wednesday, November 12, 2003

News Tip: Democracy Needed to End Middle East Violence
As long as repressive, corrupt and dictatorial governments remain in power in the Middle East, violence such as last weekends bombing in Saudi Arabia will continue, says Duke professor Ebrahim Moosa
Wednesday, November 12, 2003

One in Four Patients at Risk if Surgery Delayed After Failed Angioplasty
A study discovers that postponing emergency heart surgery after a failed angioplasty increases the risks of harm or death
Wednesday, November 12, 2003

Study Finds Genes Control Severity of Heart Failure
Researchers are hoping that genes might be the key to determining the severity of future heart failures in patients
Wednesday, November 12, 2003

Women Treated More Aggressively for Hypertension, Yet Results Similar to Men
Researchers find that women who get more intensive treatment than men do not attain better control of their blood pressures
Wednesday, November 12, 2003

Consortium to Study the Origin of Species
Duke biologists help launch major effort to understand the molecular machinery of speciation
Thursday, November 13, 2003

Duke Police Soon to Patrol Off-campus
Duke Police officers aim to enhance current efforts by Durham police to ensure neighborhood safety
Thursday, November 13, 2003

Engineering and All that Jazz
Jazz pioneer Herbie Hancock lectures on music and engineering
Thursday, November 13, 2003

Partnership Provides Parents Greater Access to Child Care
New Duke Child Care Partnership will give university parents greater access to child care
Thursday, November 13, 2003

Students Learn Patient-Rapport in Popular Anesthesiology Lessons
Kathryn King makes a transition from nurse to anesthesiology professor and trains a new generation of physicians
Thursday, November 13, 2003

Teaching Art History with a Broad Stroke
Art history professor teaches course with the perspective of French history
Thursday, November 13, 2003

The Life-saving Gift of Bone Marrow
November is National Marrow Awareness Month. A Duke expert encourages people to join the national marrow donor registry to help treat patients with life-threatening diseases
Thursday, November 13, 2003

Van Alstyne on Free Speech Heads Bassett Affair Anniversary Events
Lecture scheduled for Dec. 4 will commemorate the free-speech controversy that occurred 100 years ago
Thursday, November 13, 2003

Comfort Day Aims to Provoke Effortless Perfection Discussion
A group of Duke women are encouraging Nov. 20 to be a day where the Duke community explores issues raised in women's initiative
Friday, November 14, 2003

Duke Researchers Will Reap Benefits from Computing
A new cluster farm of high-end computers is expected to give researchers a new level of computing power [Expanded Web story]
Friday, November 14, 2003

Powerful New Computer Set to Unravel Mysteries of the Human Genome
A new computing system gives genetics researchers the power to analyze huge quantities of data
Friday, November 14, 2003

Duke Search Committee Describes Chancellor Qualifications
Duke's next chancellor for health affairs should be a physician with clinical experience, proven scholarly accomplishments and national recognition in a medical sciences discipline
Monday, November 17, 2003

News Tip: JFK's Memory Still Used to Support Space Program
The nations determination to cling to manned space flight after hisdeath is the “curse of the Apollo space program,” says Duke history professor Alex Roland
Monday, November 17, 2003

Search Committee Describes Qualifications Needed by Next Chancellor for Health Affairs
Search committee describes the qualities they want to see in the new president of the health system
Tuesday, November 18, 2003

Self-assembling Circuits Using DNA May Represent Next Computer Breakthrough
The future of computers depends on the ability to develop smaller, faster circuits
Tuesday, November 18, 2003

Duke President Establishes 'Commission on the Status of Women'
The commission is charged with continuing the work of the Womens Initiative Steering Committee
Wednesday, November 19, 2003

News Tip: Medicare Drug Benefits Politically Outweigh Needs of Uninsured
"Assuming it is enacted, the Medicare bill once again represents a triumph of politics," says health policy professor Christopher Conover
Wednesday, November 19, 2003

News Tip: Saying Grace a Reminder of Responsibilities
Saying grace before the Thanksgiving meal is a tradition for many Americans, but too few remember to be thankful the rest of the year, says Duke divinity professor Amy Laura Hall
Wednesday, November 19, 2003

News Tip: Unsolicited Marketing Pitches Can Backfire
As the holiday shopping season approaches, advertisers should know that consumers not only ignore unsolicted recommendations, but uusually do the exact opposite, says a Duke marketing professor
Wednesday, November 19, 2003

CO2 Research Gets to the Root of Things
Lifespan of plant roots may influence soils' abilities to absorb atmospheric carbon dioxide
Thursday, November 20, 2003

Diet Decisions for Turkey Day
Big holiday meals can signal the start of winter weight gain. An expert says a little strategic planning can help prevent overindulgence without spoiling the celebration
Thursday, November 20, 2003

Duke President Receives Marshall Medal from Prince Charles
Keohane was among seven recipients; others included Secretary of State Colin Powell, Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer and former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell
Thursday, November 20, 2003

First Link Made Between Social Bonds, Survival
Primatologists find evidence that suggests social relationships help African baboons survive
Thursday, November 20, 2003

Westbrook Gift Benefits Duke Institute on Care at the End of Life
The institute works to improve research, education and practice in the care of those near death
Thursday, November 20, 2003

Student Robbed on Central Campus
The incident happened in the 1900 block of Erwin Road
Tuesday, November 25, 2003

Toddlers' Baby Fat a Serious Problem
French fries and soft drinks are routinely given to some children as young as two years of age. An expert looks at the alarming increase in early childhood obesity and offers tips for parents
Wednesday, November 26, 2003

December

Dec. 4 Lecture on Bassett Affair Postponed
The lecture by Duke law professor William Van Alstyne has been postponed until the spring because Van Alstyne has the flu
Monday, December 1, 2003

Duke Police Increase Patrols in Wake of Recent Crime
Police are also urging students, faculty and employees to pay extra attention to their surroundings following a weekend robbery in the Bryan Center
Monday, December 1, 2003

Mezzatesta Named Director Emeritus of Art Museum
The former DUMA director also named "Advisor for Construction of the Nasher Museum"
Tuesday, December 2, 2003

Rhodes Scholar Pooja Kumar to Continue Humanitarian Work
Kumar, a 2001 Duke graduate and second-year student at Harvard Medical School, plans to resume her medical studies when she completes her Oxford degree
Tuesday, December 2, 2003

Duke Increases Security Patrols Following Robbery
The following security update was released by university officials at 5 p.m. Wednesday
Wednesday, December 3, 2003

News Tip: Action Needed Now on Global Warming
There is overwhelming scientific consensus that greenhouse gases are increasing in Earth's atmosphere, says William Schlesinger
Wednesday, December 3, 2003

Battle Holiday Bulge and Stress with Workday Workouts
Give yourself a healthy gift this holiday season. Start a workday workout program with a friend or co-worker. Its a great way to reduce stress and manage your weight
Thursday, December 4, 2003

A Bell Rings for J.S. Bassett
History department speakers put Bassett Affair in context, discuss its relevance today for academic freedom
Friday, December 5, 2003

A Book on Jewish Life in Spain That Was Worth Waiting For
After 44 years, emeritus professor completes a personal study of the lost world of Jewish culture in Spain
Friday, December 5, 2003

Anthony Kelley Enhances the Climate of Southgate Residence Hall
Music faculty member Anthony Kelley enlivens the academic and cultural scene in Southgate
Friday, December 5, 2003

Benjamin Ward: Faculty-in-Residence Program Enhances Dorm Life
Philosophy professor Benjamin Ward uses the faculty-in-residence program to help students explore their intellectual and cultural interests. #related Read related stories
Friday, December 5, 2003

Duke Trustees Give Final OK to New Research Building, Residence Hall
One project creates a second Medical Science Research Building; the other places a new residence hall on East Campus
Friday, December 5, 2003

Ethan Eade Heads to Cambridge on Marshall Scholarship
Scholarship finances two years of study in the United Kingdom; Eade will study information technology at Cambridge
Friday, December 5, 2003

Map of Genes in Plant Root YieldsTool for Exploring Tissue
Genetic map of plant provides could lead researchers to new tools for genetically improving crop plants
Friday, December 5, 2003

News Tip: Court Case Attempts To Impose Christian Religious Views, Professor Says
Divinity School professor says case before the Supreme Court would mean taxpayers would pay for theologians and ministers
Friday, December 5, 2003

Q&A with Duke's Police Chief on Campus Security
Parking lot restrictions due to increased security
Friday, December 5, 2003

Study of Earthquake Zone Helps Set the Stage for Drilling Project
Using deeply placed seismometers and microearthquakes, Duke scientists are learning more about the geology of the San Andreas Fault
Friday, December 5, 2003

Bostock Gift Puts Duke Libraries Over Campaign Goal
A new library building at Duke will be named the Bostock Library in honor of the family of former trustee Roy J. Bostock and Merilee H. Bostock
Saturday, December 6, 2003

Duke Trustees Approve Design, Naming of New Sciences Center
The new $115 million facility will bring together several disciplines under one roof to address major scientific challenges
Saturday, December 6, 2003

Duke Engineering Students to Build ‘Smart House
Students will get the chance to follow the step-by-step process engineers take to conceptualize, design, prototype and finally build an environmentally sensitive home
Tuesday, December 9, 2003

Congress continues debate over higher education policies, funding
Next months session of Congress promises to be a busy one for issues of interest to the higher education community
Thursday, December 11, 2003

Map of genes in plant root yields new tool for exploring tissue development
The new information will also contribute to more sophisticated efforts to genetically improve crop plants
Thursday, December 11, 2003

Politics of State
Kerry Haynie brings an interest in race and state politics to the Department of Political Science.
Thursday, December 11, 2003

Search for museum head nears end
A searchcommittee hopes to be able to present to the president and provost two or three top candidates in early February
Thursday, December 11, 2003

Student survey reveals concerns about social scene
A recent survey of more than 550 Duke undergraduates indicates academics are the best part of the Duke experience, but students want more interactions with faculty outside the classroom
Thursday, December 11, 2003

Flu Season Hitting Harder Than Expected
Because of an unforeseen strain of influenza and greater-than-anticipated demand for vaccine, flu shots are becoming unavailable in some parts of the U.S. An expert recommends steps to help deal with the situation....
Friday, December 12, 2003

Richard H. Brodhead Named Ninth President of Duke
The 56-year-old dean of Yale College and the A. Bartlett Giamatti Professor of English at Yale University was selected by Dukes Board of Trustees Thursday evening
Friday, December 12, 2003

Gift Enables Construction of ‘Green Building at Duke Marine Lab
The gift from Randy K. Repass, chairman of West Marine Inc., and his wife, Sally-Christine Rodgers, also will fund a joint professorship in marine conservation technology
Monday, December 15, 2003

Monkey Study Identifies Brain Area that Weighs Rewards
Duke neurobiologists' finding helps explain brain processes involved in judgment
Monday, December 15, 2003

News Tip: Wright Brothers Success Built On Earlier Failures, Duke Experts Say
"The Wright brothers real strength was that they were very methodical, they used the scientific method and they were very good mechanically," says Duke engineering professor Kenneth Hall
Tuesday, December 16, 2003

Student Work Celebrates Animation
Student animators showcase short animated works in popular film and video class
Tuesday, December 16, 2003

Duke Freshman Alexandra Burakow Dies from Brain Aneurism
The following statement from Duke President Nannerl O. Keohane was issued Thursday, Dec. 18
Thursday, December 18, 2003

Healthier Holiday Pit Stops
Americans are hitting the road to visit family and friends for the holidays. Healthy food choices in highway convenience stores are often limited, but a Duke nutrition expert tells how to make the best of the situation.
Friday, December 19, 2003

Tolkien Class Explores Trilogy's Roots in Medieval Literature
Lord of the Rings class gets students enthusiastic about Medieval Literature
Friday, December 19, 2003

Armies of Fighting Fungi Protect Chocolate Trees
Biologists have revealed a new and intricate ecological relationship between cacao trees and the ubiquitous fungi that inhabit them
Tuesday, December 23, 2003

Holidays, Flu Reduce Blood Donor Pool
This is the time of year when blood donations are especially needed, and the severe flu season has reduced the usual pool of donors. Your gift of blood is the most generous gift of all. . .
Monday, December 29, 2003