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Duke's Ashlon Jackson sank her first-ever game-winning shot at the buzzer, a spinning 3-pointer that sent the Blue Devils to the Elite Eight with an 87-85 win over LSU. The dramatic finish capped a remarkable turnaround season for Duke, who won 24 of their last 26 games after starting 3-6.
Duke Energy employees rolled up their sleeves to tackle major projects at the Terre Haute Humane Society, providing expertise and labor the shelter couldn't afford on its own. Fifty volunteers spent their Duke Energy in Action Day making life better for animals in need.
Freshman Braylon Mullins sank a 35-foot shot with 0.4 seconds left to give UConn a stunning last-second victory over Duke. The rainbow jumper is already being compared to the greatest buzzer-beaters in college basketball history.
Ashlon Jackson had never hit a game-winning shot in her career. Then she drained a 3-pointer as time expired to send Duke to the Elite Eight in the most dramatic way possible.
Millions endure chronic nerve pain so severe that even a gentle touch feels unbearable. Duke University researchers discovered a way to ease that suffering by restoring the tiny energy factories inside damaged nerve cells.
A simple nasal swab test developed at Duke can now detect Alzheimer's disease before symptoms appear, identifying cases with 81% accuracy. The quick procedure could finally allow doctors to start treatment years before memory loss begins.
Seven hundred and eleven Duke students just turned a childhood basketball game into a world record, spending over two and a half hours playing the longest game of knockout ever officially recorded. The victory adds a different kind of championship banner to Cameron Indoor Stadium's legendary collection.
Two Duke alumni just earned prestigious Knight-Hennessy Scholarships covering three years of graduate study at Stanford University. Both are heading into medical research with missions to make healthcare more accessible to underserved communities.
A Duke University engineering professor just received South Korea's highest scientific honor for breakthrough work making quantum computers commercially viable. Jungsang Kim's two decades of research helped launch the world's first publicly traded quantum computing company.
Major companies are lining up for Duke Energy's new clean energy program, with early subscriptions exceeding targets and unlocking renewable power for businesses across North Carolina. Cisco, Daimler Truck, and US Cold Storage are leading the charge toward their sustainability goals.
Behind the effortless beauty of Duke Gardens lies a coordinated team of 50 volunteers, staff horticulturists, and students who tend every bloom and pathway year-round. Their hidden labor transforms what could be a simple garden into one of the nation's premier university botanical spaces, welcoming over 650,000 visitors annually with free admission.
Duke's Kara Lawson just pulled off what most coaches would consider impossible: winning an ACC Tournament, coaching Team USA to three victories in Puerto Rico, then rushing back for NCAA Tournament Selection Sunday. Her secret? It's all about smart planning and trusting her team.
Caleb Foster rolled into the press conference on a knee scooter with his foot in ice, having just scored 11 points to save Duke's season. Just 18 days earlier, surgeons had repaired his fractured foot.
Duke Health is attempting to break the world record by teaching 30,000 people hands-only CPR in a single day. The massive training event could help save countless lives from sudden cardiac arrest.
Star quarterback Darian Mensah is heading to Miami after Duke and the player resolved their legal dispute over his transfer. The settlement clears the way for last season's ACC passing leader to join the national runner-up Hurricanes.
Scientists at Duke Health have reached a major milestone in developing a treatment that could help 32 million Americans with osteoarthritis actually repair their damaged joints instead of just managing pain. The experimental therapy restored joint tissue to near-normal levels in animal studies and could reach human trials within two years.
Scientists at Duke University discovered a moment when cancer cells become vulnerable during their shapeshifting process. This breakthrough could lead to more effective treatments that stop cancer from spreading and surviving therapy.
Nearly 500 leaders gathered at Duke University to solve how to finance the trillions needed for global clean energy. They're closing the funding gap that's been holding back climate solutions.
Cameron Boozer scored 18 points to help No. 3 Duke defeat top-ranked Michigan 68-63 in a thrilling neutral-site showdown that felt more like March Madness than February. The Blue Devils dominated the boards and showcased offensive versatility to hand the Wolverines their first loss in 11 games.
Scientists at Duke University discovered that stimulating a key nerve may prevent post-surgery confusion in older adults with dementia. Clinical trials are already underway to test this promising breakthrough.
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