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Class of 2017 Senior Stories
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Commencement Stories, 2017

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New Duke graduates proceed out of Wallace Wade Stadium following the commencement ceremony. Photo by Duke Photography

Philanthropist Urges Duke Graduates to Lead Meaningful Life

Trustee Chair David Rubenstein advises new graduates at 2017 commencement

Duke University graduates on Sunday were advised that two keys to leading a fulfilling and...

PUBLISHED May 14, 2017 IN Campus
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For the last time at Duke, President Richard H. Brodhead confers degrees upon a graduating class. Photo by Duke Photography

Amid New Beginnings, Some Fond Farewells at 2017 Commencement

Ceremony marks end of leadership tenure for Brodhead, Rubenstein

Commencements are always about new beginnings, but Duke University’s 165th...

PUBLISHED May 14, 2017
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Class Day 2017: NBA, WNBA Leaders on the Value of Duke Connections

When Duke Board of Trustee members Adam Silver and Lisa...

PUBLISHED May 16, 2017 IN Campus , Athletics
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Memories and Moments from the Class of 2017

Relive the memories and moments that defined the Class of 2017. From the bustle of Orientation...

PUBLISHED May 11, 2017 IN Campus
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Trustee Chair David Rubenstein said Duke graduates should show leadership by giving back to Duke and the country. Photo by Duke Photography

David Rubenstein Commencement Speech: What 'Go Duke!' Means

I fully recognize that there is very little excitement over hearing a University Board Chairman...

PUBLISHED May 14, 2017 IN Campus
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President Brodhead told students they should face struggles with a resilience showing

Baccalaureate 2017: Brodhead on Resilience

In his last Baccalaureate at Duke, president offers advice to graduating students

You and I have something in common, Class of 2017. Have you heard? I too am graduating from Duke...

PUBLISHED May 12, 2017 IN Academics , Campus
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Snap Specs Offer a New View of Duke Commencement

Duke graduate Thamina Stoll wore Snapchat Spectacles during Duke University's commencement...

PUBLISHED May 16, 2017
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Elena Elliott said students are grateful for everyone who supported them during their Duke journey. Photo by Duke Photography

Commencement Speaker Elena Elliott: One Student's Pathway to Duke

We all took journeys to get here. Journeys that started well before we frantically logged onto...

PUBLISHED May 14, 2017
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Class of 2017 Senior Stories
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Senior Stories, Class of 2017

Profiles of graduating seniors discussing their Duke experiences

PUBLISHED May 2, 2017
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Clockwise from top: Faculty Scholars Caroline Fernelius, Gabrielle Stewart and Karen Xu (not pictured are Lauren Bunce and John Lu); Truman Scholar Maya Durvasula; Sanford Morton (Engineering); Christina Gibbons (Athletics Award); Henry Washington (Africa

Student Laurels and Honors for 2017

National, university and department awards honoring student achievement

NATIONAL AWARDS Truman Scholars Duke junior...

PUBLISHED May 12, 2017 IN Academics
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The Class of 2017 by the Numbers

The many accomplishments of the Class of 2017, from undergraduate to professional schools, as...

PUBLISHED May 12, 2017 IN Campus
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