Duke in the News: Feb. 24, 2006

A WORKING RELATIONSHIP

The Chronicle of Higher Education, Feb. 24 -- Bad relationships between a university's governing board and the faculty can lead to erosion of the board's authority, faculty votes of no confidence, and general institutional instability. But at Duke, "the structure means that the faculty are fully consulted about basically everything," says Paul H. Haagen, a law professor and chairman of the Academic Council. Full story

DUKE GRANT HELPS TEACHERS, SCHOOLS

(Durham) Herald-Sun, Feb. 24 -- Public education in Durham got a boost this week when Duke University announced plans to spend $925,000 over the next few years to support teacher training and improve teacher retention. That's a welcome development that should pay off handsomely for teachers and students. Full story

Also, Herald-Sun: Opinion: Rx for Rural Health Care Full story

BILLIONAIRE BREAKS GROUND AT BIOTECH CAMPUS

Charlotte Observer, Feb. 24 -- Billionaire David Murdock broke ground on a new $1 billion biotech hub in Kannapolis, where Duke will manage the core lab and have a center for translational medicine, which takes basic discoveries and moves them much faster into practical medical solutions. Full story

Also, Triangle Business Journal: Duke Joins $1B Biotech Complex Full story

Kannapolis Steps Into New Era Full story

NASHER'S OPEN HOUSE CAN OPEN EYES TO ART

The News & Observer, Feb. 24 -- If you haven't had a chance to check out the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, this weekend is a great time to go -- and take the kids to Sunday's Family Day at the Nasher. Full story

Also, The News & Observer: Critics' picks -- Film Full story

The News & Observer: CHEAP THRILLS Very new music Full story

ON THE AIR:

Robert Murphy will appear on North Carolina People on UNC-TV today at 9 p.m. and Sunday 5:30 pm. The show also may be seen at the station's website. 

Tim Profeta, director of the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, will discuss conservative voters' changing attitudes toward environmental issues on the radio show "Living on Earth." The show airs on NPR stations around the country over the weekend; locally it airs on WUNC Radio at 6 a.m. on Sunday. An archived version of the show will be posted.