Series

Celebrating the Past, Charting the Future

Duke commemorates the 50th anniversary of student integration and the legacy of the firsts

Dan Blue: Let Founders' Day Honor the Courage of Duke's African-American 'Firsts'

Among the great honors of my life is the opportunity to speak with you today on this special...

Michael Holyfield, '79, to be recognized during Homecoming

Michael Holyfield, '79, came to Duke when there were few black students to "dive into the ocean...

Duke Chapel posts archive of sermons showcasing the legacy of leading ministers

As part of the university's celebration of the 50th anniversary of the integration of the...

The retired dean of student affairs was key in a pivotal moment in Duke's history

Bill Griffith was the dean of student affairs in the 1960s, as African-American students first...