Trustees Reappoint Price to Third Term as President

Trustees also approve tuition and fees for next academic year

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At its quarterly meeting, the Duke University Board of Trustees reappointed President Vincent E. Price to a third term beginning July 1, 2027. In addition, the board held the third session of a yearlong program of engagement focused on the next phase of Duke Science and Technology (referred to as DST 2.0). The goal of the program is to engage participants in a comprehensive process to identify, shape and evaluate transformational ideas that will define DST 2.0.

The program includes participation by faculty, students and administrators, allowing participants to gain collective insight, contribute their expertise, and provide advice to senior leadership in planning for the future.

Highlights of the February session included an overview of how the School of Medicine has advanced DST through a structured, faculty-driven process designed to surface bold ideas and concentrate resources on a limited number of transformational themes. The session also featured an in-depth discussion of brain science and neuroengineering at Duke, a discussion of the importance of Duke’s data and AI in health ecosystem, and a panel on innovative operational models for healthcare systems.

Following analysis and discussion with university leadership and recognizing that students receiving financial aid will have their support adjusted for any increases, the Board of Trustees approved a 4.9% increase in the combined charges for tuition, standard fees, room and board for Duke undergraduates in 2026-27. The approved graduate and professional school tuition increases vary by college, school and program, generally falling in the 0 - 6.0% range.

For 2026-27, undergraduate tuition for students not receiving aid will be $73,740, and the combined charges for tuition, standard fees, room and board will be $96,597.

In other business, the board:

  • Visited three DST sites on the medical center campus.
  • Discussed progress of the Duke Climate Commitment.
  • Received an update on the Duke University Health System (DUHS).
  • Approved recommendations from the board’s standing committees.