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Lilly Library under construction.

Celebrating Duke's Centennial Year

Bill King speaks at a recent event.

October 28, 2024

A Century of Duke Stories Remembered Together

Duke retirees and alumni gather at Croasdaile Village to recount their experiences

Three women pose in three separate photos from various eras at Duke University, with a black and white photo of building construction in the background

September 3, 2024

The Women Behind the Making of Duke’s Woman’s College

The establishment of Duke in 1924 paved the way for the Woman’s College to open in 1930 on East Campus

Two Duke nurses

August 27, 2024

True Blue Duke Roots

For some families, contributions to Duke’s workforce span generations

A collage of photos showing Bill Jones, Duke's first Black supervisor, along with the Duke Centennial logo

July 16, 2024

Chef Bill Jones Broke Barriers at Duke

Sixty years after her wedding date, as Duke celebrates its Centennial, Mary Duke Trent Jones realized she had a photo of Bill Jones not shared before in public

Celenzy Chavis

May 14, 2024

A Steady ‘Heartbeat’ of Duke Human Resources

After 51 Years at Duke, Celenzy Chavis is not ready to retire yet

Seven headshots

March 1, 2024

What are your predictions for Duke over the next 100 years?

Staff, faculty and retirees share their vision for Duke's next century

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Two people catching things with a net.

February 28, 2024

Faculty Find a Home for Bright Minds

Since its beginning, Duke proves to be a place where faculty can thrive

A view of the mountains from behind a computer

February 28, 2024

A Lasting Legacy of Remote Work

Post-pandemic work landscape creates new realities for many Duke employees

A heart painted on a lawn by Duke Hospital.

February 28, 2024

Caregivers Shine Amidst Historic Pandemic

Team members on the front lines of health care rose to the challenge of COVID-19

Four women flexing muscles.

February 28, 2024

Women’s Initiative Improved Experiences for All

Effort included parental leave for primary caregiver, and more

Life Flight copter flying

February 28, 2024

Duke Life Flight Takes Off

Launched in 1985, the critical care service saves lives across the Carolinas and Virginia

Employee Day at Duke

February 28, 2024

Creating a Positive Workforce Experience

Through benefits and community, 'Duke University People' prioritized

Duke Hospital under construction

February 28, 2024

A Medical Hub for North Carolina

Founding of Duke Hospital and Schools of Medicine and Nursing turn Duke into medical powerhouse

Payroll ledger

February 28, 2024

A Workforce Evolves

Tremendous growth and fight for change mark early decades

Groundbreaking of East Campus

February 26, 2024

The Building of Duke University Begins

East and West Campus grow quickly in the years following the university's creation in 1924