Does Homework Improve Academic Achievement? | Duke Today
Sep 23, 2006 · Editor's Note: Harris Cooper is professor of psychology and neuroscience at Duke, where he also directs the university's Program in Education, and is author of "The Battle over Homework: Common Ground for Administrators, Teachers, and Parents" (Corwin Press)
Duke Announces First Members of the Class of 2029
Dec 16, 2024 · Duke has admitted its first 849 students to the Class of 2029. Most of the students – 736 – applied to Duke under the Early Decision process, while 113 arrived through the QuestBridge National College Match program. These admitted students will comprise 49 percent of the next first-year class entering Duke in August.
Ingrid Daubechies Awarded National Medal of Science
Jan 3, 2025 · President Joe Biden has announced that Ingrid Daubechies, James B. Duke Distinguished Professor Emerita of Mathematics, will receive the National Medal of Science in 2025. She is being honored for her pioneering work on signal processing. Established by the U.S. Congress in 1959, the National Medal of Science is the highest possible recognition bestowed on scientists and engineers in the nation.
Duke Welcomes the Newest Admitted Members of the Class of 2028
Mar 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.
84 Courses to Build Your Professional Skills in 2025
Dec 10, 2024 · Enrollment is open for Duke Learning & Organization Development’s 84 professional development courses that can enrich your skills in 2025.. The courses, which cover a wide range of leadership, communication and technology topics, include project management, effective communication and leading in challenging situations.
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Jan 16, 2025 · Duke Today is produced jointly by University Communications and Marketing and the Office of Communication Services (OCS). Articles are produced by staff and faculty across the university and health system to comprise a one-stop-shop for news from around Duke.
Find Your Community Service Opportunity | Duke Today
Sep 11, 2024 · Volunteering together can enhance a positive workplace culture. According to a study commissioned by Ares Management Corporation, 79% of employees who participate in workplace volunteer programs report higher job satisfaction, and 75% express satisfaction with their employer’s organizational culture.
12 Holiday Gift Ideas from Duke for 2024 | Duke Today
Dec 11, 2024 · Adopt a Lemur. The Duke Lemur Center is offering a special holiday adoption package that will help provide care for one of its critically endangered residents. The purchase of the adoption package for Halley, a black and white ruffed lemur living at the center, includes a personalized adoption certificate, a photo, stickers, a fact sheet, a wooden ornament and a plush version of Halley herself.
Duke’s Newest Undergraduates by the Numbers
Sep 3, 2024 · Duke Today is produced jointly by University Communications and Marketing and the Office of Communication Services (OCS). Articles are produced by staff and faculty across the university and health system to comprise a one-stop-shop for news from around Duke.
5 Free Things to do at Duke in December 2024 | Duke Today
Dec 5, 2024 · December 7 – Stargazing. Take a deep look into the night sky with the help of powerful telescopes and expert guidance by Duke physicists. From 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, the Duke Teaching Observatory will hold an open house, giving visitors of all ages a chance to see the wonders of the cosmos.. The observatory is located in Duke Forest and features five telescopes capable of seeing ...