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Duke in North Carolina

Stories that showcase the university's close ties with the state it calls home.

North Carolina state county map

Let's Talk North Carolina Elections

Republicans make gains but Cooper victory reaffirms North Carolina as a purple state

Although many statewide races in North Carolina were called on Election Night, the state awaits...

Duke Study Finds High PFAS Levels in Pittsboro Residents’ Blood

Ronnie Long

Freedom for Law Clinic Client Is Near After 44 Years

Nursing Students Tend to Veteran Clients Through Telemental Health Services

Adam Rosenblatt in Geer Cemetery

Buried History

Professor Adam Rosenblatt and his students connected with community members to study an historic Durham cemetery

computer science class of NOrth Carolina youths

Bringing Computer Science Education to Young Students in North Carolina

Deondra Rose assessing the 2020 NC election. Photo by Bill Snead

Why North Carolina is a Key Player on Super Tuesday

Duke faculty share insights on state and national elections

Three Duke scholars met the media Tuesday to discuss facets of the upcoming Super Tuesday...

congressional electoral map of North Carolina

A Voter's One-Stop Online Resource on North Carolina Politics

An important online resource is now available for those who cover North Carolina politics, vote...

What's in North Carolina Drinking Water?

Faculty report on potential contaminants in the state’s drinking water -- and how they are helping us get a handle on the problem

Heather Stapleton’s research into PFAS, a group of potentially harmful chemicals, began in...

Through our Farm to Table Food initiative, we hope to address food insecurity through high-quality meals and education about local foods.

In Madison County, Promoting Girls' Education Project By Learning About Local Foods

Duke-sponsored PAGE program addresses food insecurity in the state's mountains

By the third week of June, most public schools in Western North Carolina are already joyously...

exhibit of portraits of traditional artists in NC

Documenting a New Generation of NC Artists

The state's up-and-coming artists sit for portraits by university students and alumni

Recent Stories

"The Road Home" A Duke Chorale tribute to Western NC Colleges

October 7, 2024

A Duke Chorale Tribute to Western North Carolina Colleges

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students reading outside at a rural high school

September 3, 2024

Duke Joins National Network Promoting Higher Ed in Overlooked Rural Areas

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West Campus from the air

August 20, 2024

Forbes Names Duke Among North Carolina’s Best Employers for 2024

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Editor's Pick

Duke Chapel lit up green for Earth Day 2024.

October 16, 2024

Duke Reaches Important Milestone in Carbon Neutrality

Duke University first among its academic peers to achieve carbon neutrality

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