The Duke Chronicle

The Chronicle is a daily newspaper run by students at Duke University, located in Durham, North Carolina. It originally started as The Trinity Chronicle on December 19, 1905. The name was updated to The Chronicle when Trinity College became Duke University, thanks to a generous donation from James Buchanan Duke.

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Duke baseball bounces back after Friday loss to take series win against No. 9 Clemson

1 week ago | dukechronicle.com | Dom Fenoglio

Staring down a 6-2 deficit Friday — on the road against a ranked team no less — the Blue Devils looked to be in for a long weekend. Duke appeared just as lost Saturday, as it gave up a six-spot in the first inning after a brief rain delay. But by the time James Tallon struck out shortstop Andrew Ciufo swinging Sunday, the Blue Devils left town with their heads held high and a series win against No. 9 Clemson.
‘Exalted in togetherness’: Danica Bajaj and Lucas Vaughan deliver opening remarks at Commencement 2025

1 week 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.
‘Don’t be a passenger’: Former Duke basketball star Grant Hill urges graduates to lead with action in commencement address

1 week ago | dukechronicle.com | Lucas Lin

Former Duke men’s basketball player Grant Hill, Trinity ‘94, emphasized the importance of shared community and values in bridging the gap between “what is said” and “what is done” during his commencement address to the Class of 2025.
Duke announces new approach to ‘inclusive excellence’

1 week 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.
Jefferson Griffin concedes NC Supreme Court race

1 week ago | dukechronicle.com | Holly Keegan |Samanyu Gangappa |Kate Haver |Michael Austin

Republican Jefferson Griffin conceded the North Carolina Supreme Court race Wednesday, ending his unprecedented effort to throw out over 65,000 votes in hopes of overturning the November election’s outcome. His concession marked the end of the last uncalled contest of the 2024 Election. Griffin’s decision followed a Monday federal court ruling by U.S. District Judge Richard Myers, who determined that the contested ballots must remain in the final count.
Class of 2025 commencement preview

1 week ago | dukechronicle.com | Ava Littman |Michael Austin |Abby Spiller |Ryan Kilgallen

The Class of 2025 arrived at Duke at the tail end of the COVID-19 pandemic, just as the University was returning to "normalcy." But they soon experienced significant changes to campus life from the introduction of QuadEx and Experiential Orientation to an uptick in campus activism surrounding the Israel-Hamas war. Their senior year unfolded alongside a contentious national election cycle that brought sweeping changes to the landscape of higher education.
Duke women's golf ends postseason run with 11th-place NCAA Regional finish

1 week ago | dukechronicle.com | Ryan Kilgallen

Duke women’s golf closed out its spring campaign in Norman, Okla. Unfortunately for the Blue Devils, the final chapter of the season lacked a happy ending. No. 5-seed Duke placed 11th at the NCAA Norman Regional, falling six places short of an NCAA Championship cut. The 2025 result marks only the fourth time in over 30 years that the Blue Devils have failed to reach the national tournament. The team’s 11th-place finish is the worst by Duke women’s golf in an NCAA regional since 1997.
Blue Devil of the Week: Emma Jackson propels Duke women’s tennis deeper into the tournament

1 week ago | dukechronicle.com | Ranjan Jindal

During the spring season, The Chronicle is polling its readers every week via its Sportswrap newsletter to highlight one Blue Devil athlete’s outstanding performance. This week, the spotlight is on Emma Jackson of Duke women’s tennis:Emma Jackson has been a staple of Duke’s tennis team for the past four years and is now leading her squad into the Sweet 16.
Tennessee’s miraculous comeback knocks Duke men’s tennis out of NCAA Championship in 4-3 defeat

1 week ago | dukechronicle.com | Ranjan Jindal

Duke had a 3-0 lead and was in prime position to unseat Tennessee for a Super Regional bid. Four singles matches went to third sets. The Blue Devils needed just one win. But in a remarkable turn of events, the Volunteers got all four, including a come-from-behind win on court one. No. 14-seed Tennessee knocked out Duke 4-3, ending the Blue Devils’ season in heartbreak and before the Super Regionals for the first time since 2022. “I think we win that match 99 out of 100 times.
10 questions with Duke women's golf

2 weeks ago | dukechronicle.com | Ryan Kilgallen

Time and again, they’re the only ones with six. The smallest athletics program at Duke — and the winningest — has as many faces on its roster as national titles to its name. Each of the Blue Devils on the women’s golf team has an outsized impact on No. 25 Duke’s performance in competition. Their personalities and experiences mesh together to form a tournament-ready team.