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3 weeks ago | 
dukechronicle.com | Ana Despa
In a Thursday email to faculty and staff, President Vincent Price announced that eligible faculty members across the University will receive voluntary retirement incentives. He also said the University will “likely” have to engage in involuntary reductions in staff.
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1 month ago | 
dukechronicle.com | Ana Despa
The Trump administration terminated $258 million in funding to the Center for HIV/AIDS Vaccine Development (CHAVD) Friday, including $129 million for Duke.
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1 month ago | 
dukechronicle.com | Ana Despa
Duke faculty members expressed concerns that early career scientists, particularly those studying areas related to diversity, equity and inclusion, have been most affected by the Trump administration’s ongoing cuts to federally funded research. Predicted impacts on scholars include a restriction of academic discourse on DEI-related topics.
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1 month ago | 
dukechronicle.com | Ana Despa
Trinity senior Danica Bajaj and Master of International Development Policy candidate Lucas Vaughan delivered welcoming remarks at the 2025 Commencement ceremony Sunday, reflecting on the close-knit Duke community, their journey as scholars and the opportunities that lie ahead. “Our time at Duke has taught us that the future is not found,” Bajaj said. “It's forged together.” Bajaj, the undergraduate speaker, is graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in computer science and a minor in philosophy.
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1 month ago | 
dukechronicle.com | Ana Despa
Duke administrators announced a new approach to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, supported by a recently established “inclusive excellence working group.” The plan centers on inclusive excellence “within the bounds of the law” and ensures that University programming is “open to all” members of the community.
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2 months ago | 
dukechronicle.com | Ana Despa
The Chronicle is starting its coverage of 2025 commencement, and we can’t do it without our graduates. Seniors you've made your mark, and now it's time to honor the milestone that you have reached. Each year, we highlight graduation photos in celebration of commencement. Submit them by email to [email protected] and [email protected] by Sunday, May 4 at 5 p.m. You can do this by uploading the photos to Google Drive or Duke Box and pasting the link in an email.
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2 months ago | 
dukechronicle.com | Ana Despa
The Committee on Academic Freedom and Responsibility, Free Expression and Engagement recommended that Duke not update its policy on academic freedom during Academic Council’s Thursday meeting. The council also discussed revisions to the Faculty Hearing Committee’s responsibilities and heard a proposal for a new religious studies doctoral degree. In a closed executive session, members discussed honorary degrees for Commencement 2026 and Duke Kunshan University accreditation.
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2 months ago | 
dukechronicle.com | Ana Despa
The federal government terminated the visas of two Duke graduate students and an alumnus on Optional Practical Training, according to a Monday morning email sent to international students.
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Mar 27, 2025 | 
dukechronicle.com | Ana Despa
The Duke Center for International Development has paused its activities amid cuts to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), marking a major development in the University’s response to reductions in federal funding. Housed within the Sanford School of Public Policy, DCID oversaw projects promoting sustainable development across the world through education, research and advocacy — many of which were funded by USAID.
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Mar 23, 2025 | 
dukechronicle.com | Ana Despa
Undergraduate Young Trustee finalist Gabriela Pereda hopes to bring together her deep understanding of the Duke community and her strong foundation in finance to help the Board of Trustees navigate today’s political climate, build community and advocate for transparency. A senior from Cincinnati, Ohio, Pereda is majoring in computer science and economics with a minor in French.
