Year In Review: 2022's Top Working@Duke Stories

Catch up on the most read stories in the past year

Top stories from Working@Duke in 2022 include the value of Duke benefits, haiku poetry, how the pandemic changed us after two years, free football tickets and a story of bringing Duke pride home.

As we turn our attention to 2023, let's take a look back at the top stories from Working@Duke in the past year.

A late January winter storm and Tropical Storm Ian in September were among the big headlines, but apart from those severe weather events, refresh yourself with the top 10 stories from Working@Duke in 2022.

Thank you to all staff and faculty at Duke University and Duke University Health System for sharing stories with us. We can't wait to share your work in 2023 and connect you with the community, benefits and programs that make Duke one of the best employers in America.

#1. Reserve Four Free Tickets to the 2022 Duke Football Employee Kickoff

Head Duke Football Coach Mike Elko launched a new football era at Duke. Nearly 33,000 gathered at Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium on Sept. 17 for the 49-20 win during the 2022 Duke Football Employee Kickoff game. And 49,215 people viewed this story, making it the top item in 2022.

#2. University and Health System Obituaries for 2022

Deaths of university and health system faculty, staff and retirees as reported to Duke Human Resources.

#3. Duke Presidential Award Winners for 2021-22 Maintain Mission Amid Steep Challenges

This 2021-22 group of Duke Presidential Award winners are prime examples of the dedication, resilience and creativity that allowed Duke University and Duke University Health System to continue to teach, discover, heal, learn, and serve during especially trying pandemic times.

#4. Two Years In: How the Pandemic Changed Our Lives

In March 2022, we caught up with some colleagues to hear how their lives were different two years into the pandemic. Here's what they said.

#5. Duke Parking Permit Rates for 2022-23

With more staff and faculty working some days from home each week, an annual parking permit may not fit the needs of employees with hybrid schedules. To offer options, Duke sells single and multi-day passes that may provide a cost savings, depending on how often you come to campus to work.

#6. Five Free Concerts on Tap for Music in the Gardens

After a hiatus due to the pandemic, the five-concert series kicked off on July 6.

#7. Bringing Duke Pride Home

Maxie, left, and Mark Hipps-Figgs, right, sit on the porch of their Durham home, which showcases their Duke pride.

#8. More than a Paycheck: The Value of Duke Benefits

During the 2021 fiscal year, Duke paid around $3.1 billion in direct pay and spent $695 million on total benefits for its workforce, contributing $126 million to retirement plans and spending $398 million on health care expenses for the 74,663 people covered by Duke’s plans. Hear from some of our Duke colleagues about the benefits they cherish.

#9. Forbes Names Duke Among 'America's Best Employers' for 2022

In a survey of 60,000 U.S. employees, Duke University placed 61st, and Duke University Health System was 74th on a list of 500 employers with more than 5,000 employees.

#10. Capturing the Pandemic Experience in Haiku Poetry

Technically, this story is from April 2021 when we asked staff and faculty to share their pandemic experiences in poems of three lines with five, seven and five syllables. As of this date, the story has garnered 27,135 views. No matter the year, you won't want to miss these responses.

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