The founding of Duke University is a captivating story of grand dreams and progressive ideals, but it is only one of Duke’s stories we’ll bring to you over the course of 2024. Check back throughout the year for more stories exploring our history and the extraordinary trajectory of Duke University into it’s second century. And keep an eye on Duke Today for centennial stories from around the university.
Our centennial coffee table book collects major moments and little-known stories of Duke’s history
During the height of the Zika epidemic, when pregnant women were urged to avoid being bitten by the mosquito vectors carrying the virus, microbiologist Carolyn Coyne was researching how the disease could break through the placenta and infect the fetus.
Grant Hill is a celebrated Duke alumnus, basketball legend, philanthropist, and Duke trustee. In this interview by Ann Pelham, a Duke alumna and member of the Board of Trustees, Grant talks about his family, his time at Duke, and what was said in the final huddle before the famous throw and shot in the 1992 eastern regional final game.
