Q&A: Why Inclusive Language Matters - Duke Today
WEBMay 25, 2021 · Inclusive language encompasses words and phrases that treat everyone equally and create a sense of belonging, said Hewitt, vice president for institutional equity at Duke. Inclusive language respects people of different genders, races, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities and other identities. Examples of inclusive language include:
Immigration: Complexities and Challenges - Duke Today
WEBApr 12, 2021 · As Mexican Ambassador to the U.S., one of Martha Bárcena Coqui’s biggest challenges is to make the American public understand how their own future is directly linked to Mexico and its people. Coqui shared with a Duke audience how in the last 30 years, the two countries have gone from distant neighbors to essential partners.
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WEBSep 23, 2024 · Three presidents reflect on Duke’s past and future. Read. Wall Center Service Workers in front of the newly named George and George-Frank Wall Center on Duke’s East Campus. From Left to Right: Donovan Johnson, Julia Anderson, Barbara Phelmetta, Chris Cox and Tierra Brodie.
Words of Welcome to Students During Orientation Week
WEBAug 22, 2019 · Look at all this food. And I’m not crying, you’re crying.’”. “A lot of what I needed to learn at Duke…was that it’s OK to ask for help. It’s something that is necessary for success.”. The welcomes also included social media messages. Here are covers of Instagram welcomes to law and Duke-NUS students.
Does Homework Improve Academic Achievement? | Duke Today
WEBSep 23, 2006 · Many school district policies state that high school students should expect about 30 minutes of homework for each academic course they take, a bit more for honors or advanced placement courses. These recommendations are consistent with the conclusions reached by our analysis. Practice assignments do …
Duke Accepts 800 Early Decision Applicants
WEBDec 18, 2022 · Duke Accepts 800 Early Decision Applicants. On Saturday, 800 students learned they will be the first members of Duke University’s Class of 2027. Of these, 634 plan to enroll in the Trinity School of Arts & Sciences, and 166 in the Pratt School of Engineering, said Christoph Guttentag, dean of admissions. Guttentag …
Duke Welcomes the Newest Admitted Members of the Class of 2028
WEBMar 28, 2024 · Duke University has offered admission to 1,984 students for the Class of 2028. Those accepted through Duke’s Regular Decision process were notified starting at 7 p.m. Thursday. Duke received about 4,700 more applications this year for a total of 54,190 applicants. Of those, about 1,250 were from North Carolina and South Carolina.
Duke University Sees a Record Increase in Undergraduate …
WEBApr 5, 2021 · DURHAM, N.C. – Duke University will notify 2,014 applicants Monday night of their admission to the Class of 2025, the culmination of a process representing the largest year-to-year increase in applicants in the school’s history. With the 841 students previously admitted in December in the Early Decision process, a total of 2,855 students ...
John Blackshear Named Dean of Students - Duke Today
WEBJun 4, 2020 · He will begin in the role Aug. 1. “I am delighted to announce John Blackshear’s appointment as dean of students,” McMahon said. “The dean of students provides essential support of populations including incoming students, student veterans, graduate and professional students, and parents and families. “In …
12 Must-Have Experiences at Duke - Duke Today
WEBOct 21, 2016 · Get a breathtaking 360-degree view of Duke campus and Durham by taking the hidden stairs to the top of Duke Chapel. The Chapel “Tower Climb” is restricted to groups directly affiliated with the university and must be sponsored by one full-time Duke faculty or staff member. Schedule a climb by sending email to [email protected] “Tower Climb” in the subject line.