Diversity at Duke University

Diversity at Duke doesn't begin with official statements or professional associations, but with the people. Every person at Duke embodies the spirit of diversity and these profiles bring just a few of these individuals to light. [more]

A Message from Duke President, Richard Brodhead...

I can imagine an ideal university, a place where students, employees and scholars come together from different continents and states, different religions and political viewpoints, different races and classes. In this place, these differences are the source of curiosity and robust, respectful debate, not of division and alienation...

Duke University is committed to becoming such a place.[more]

Kenyan Violence Likely to Create Long-Term Health Problems, Duke Expert Says

Medical workers fear progress will stall in the nation, recognized for its success in controlling disease

Voting in the May Primary: Deadline for Registration is April 11

Early voting begins April 17

Young Voters Respond To Obama's "Color-Blind" Approach, Duke Expert Says

In South Carolina, Obama won 67 percent of the vote among 18- to 29-year-olds, compared to 23 percent for Hillary Clinton.

Duke Establishes Fellowship in Memory of Slain Graduate Student

The Abhijit Mahato Memorial Fellowship will provide financial support to a Duke international graduate student who is studying engineering.

First Muslim Woman Nobel Prize Winner to Speak at Duke April 11

Shirin Ebadi will be the keynote speaker at a conference on science and human rights protection.