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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 three-year study at Duke University shows that an Alzheimer's drug called lecanemab is helping patients slow disease progression and hold onto precious time. Nearly 80% of patients continued treatment for a full year, offering new hope for those in early stages of the disease.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Scientists at Duke University used stem cells to grow specialized retinal blood vessel cells that restored vision in blind mice. The breakthrough could lead to affordable treatments for millions facing vision loss from diseases like diabetic retinopathy.
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.
Scientists at Duke University built a robot that breaks every rule in the robotics playbook. Instead of copying humans or animals, they created something entirely new that moves better than anything before it.
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.
A Duke University professor challenged Gen Z students to research obscure history questions without technology, using only physical library books. The experience taught them valuable lessons about failure, resilience, and knowing which questions are worth pursuing.
Researchers at Duke University developed a precision tool that creates new electrical pathways between specific neurons, offering hope for treating brain disorders caused by damaged circuits. The technology successfully changed behavior in lab tests and could one day replace long-term medications.
Nigeria's prestigious University of Ibadan just removed admission caps for its distance learning program, giving thousands of qualified students a second chance at university education. Students get the same degree and professors as on-campus learners, just with flexible online classes.
Duke University is constructing a $23 million data center designed to power cutting-edge research while prioritizing environmental responsibility. The facility aims to show how universities can embrace AI computing without abandoning their climate commitments.
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.
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.
The University of Ibadan and University of Lagos just secured spots among the world's top 1,000 universities, doubling Nigeria's presence after a three-year decline. Twenty-four Nigerian institutions now appear in global rankings, showing the country's growing strength in higher education.
Scientists thought it was impossible to see ultraviolet light from galaxies in the early universe, but Hubble just spotted one blazing through the cosmic fog. This discovery shows how young stars cleared the universe's view 12 billion years ago.
Twenty South African universities are redefining student success to include not just graduation, but real employment and economic mobility. The Siyaphumelela Network now supports 80% of the country's public university students with this broader vision.
The University of Ibadan has claimed the top spot among Nigerian universities in both law and medicine in the prestigious Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026. This milestone puts Nigerian education on the global map alongside 425 elite law schools and 1,230 medical institutions worldwide.
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