Heather Zhou
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Early signs point to no drop in international applicants after Trump
Duke’s international applicant pool continues to grow despite a lot of other colleges reporting a dip in foreign applicants in response to Trump administration immigration policies. This year, Duke received 5539 undergraduate applications from foreign citizens, representing a 17 percent increase from last year’s 4808 international applicants, wrote dean of Undergraduate Admission Christoph… → Read More
Nasher exhibit by Nina Chanel Abney inspires discussion on race, intersectionality
Three panelists from various disciplines gathered Thursday night to discuss how artworks can reflect and inspire conversations on activism, racial justice and social policy at the Nasher museum of art. The panel, titled “Art, Activism, Race and the Law: A Conversation” was inspired by the museum’s latest exhibition Nina Chanel Abney: Royal Flush, in which the artist seeks to visually document… → Read More
Meet this year’s Graduate Young Trustee finalists
Alisha Hines, Daniel Goltz and Erika Moore are eligible to be chosen for the position, which consists of a two-year tenure on Duke’s Board of Trustees. The candidates will be presented to the General Assembly of the Graduate and Professional Student Council Feb. 21, according to Travis Knoll, chair of the Graduate Young Trustee selection committee and a graduate student in the history department. → Read More
Should history majors be required to take U.S. history?
A recent study shows that most colleges do not require history majors to take a course in U.S. history—findings that have been met with backlash from some and nonchalance from others. → Read More
Medical student Rajvi Metha works to prevent iron-deficiency in India
A medical student is working to improve nutrition and combat anemia among Indian women, and a new study indicates she has been successful. → Read More
Duke works to increase low-income students' access to college through new initiative
Duke has joined a coalition of 30 colleges and universities in a new national initiative to make college more accessible for talented, low-income students. → Read More
Graduate School initiatives prepare humanities Ph.D. students for work outside of the Ivory Tower
The University plans to develop new programs to help doctoral students in the humanities explore different career pathways as the academic labor market turns grimmer. Earlier this August, the University receives a three-year $350,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, which will be used to enhance the curriculum and expand career opportunities, said Paula McClain,… → Read More
From CIEMAS to Costa Rica: Duke designs study abroad program for Pratt students
A new study-abroad program this year gives Pratt School of Engineering students the opportunity to explore volcanos and observe birds in Costa Rica while still completing graduation requirements. → Read More
Academic advising seeks to connect students, faculty through 'college advisors'
Recent changes in the student advising system hope to make the advising process more fulfilling for both students and advisors. → Read More
Counseling and Psychological Services continues search for more diverse staff
Although Counseling and Psychological Services initiated a search for more diverse social workers last semester following student concerns, the positions have not yet been filled. → Read More
Students upset by plans to move Women's Center to East Campus
Many students are frustrated by current plans to move the Women's Center to East Campus at the end of the semester. The center—which is currently located next to the West Campus bus stop—will relocate to the Crowell Building on East Campus and replace the Duke Student Wellness Center, according to Stephanie Helms Pickett, director of the Women’s Center. The space that the center presently… → Read More
Duke Kunshan University first Chinese university to receive LEED certification
Duke Kunshan University has become the first Chinese university campus to be certified by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program. → Read More
Duke’s Program in Education thrives despite state cuts
Duke’s Program in Education continues to grow despite a decrease in state funding for education and declining enrollment in teacher preparation programs at other universities in North Carolina. → Read More
Lemur Center celebrating 50th anniversary
The Duke Lemur Center is planning a series of programs throughout the year to celebrate its 50th anniversary. → Read More
New website introduces Durham to potential students, faculty
Potential newcomers to the Bull City—and current Duke students, faculty and staff—can now learn about Duke’s surroundings through a new website called "Duke in Durham." → Read More
John Turanchik advocates for DSG culture shift during bid for executive vice president
Junior John Turanchik seeks to connect with students about campus issues and change the culture of Duke Student Government if elected executive vice president. → Read More
Small group of passionate students pursue theater studies
Although Me Too Monologues and Hoof ‘n’ Horn have attracted attention and sold out shows this semester, the success of the performances is not indicative of a large theater studies department. → Read More
Alumnus Macon Phillips explains thinking behind Obama's digital strategy
Macon Phillips, Trinity '00, spoke about how to use technology to engage people in politics in a talk at the Sanford School of Public Policy Wednesday evening. → Read More
Alumnus Goldberg writes first novel about Soviet-era Russia
The Chronicle’s Heather Zhou recently spoke with Goldberg about his new novel. → Read More
Students petition to keep Grace’s Café on campus
Students are questioning the recently-announced closing of Grace’s Café at the end of the Spring semester and petitioning to keep the eatery on campus. → Read More