Then & Now vividly shows the changes that have happened across campus over the past hundred years. These comparisons highlight the remarkable growth of the university and remind us of the work still to come as we head into our second century.
A new coffee table book collects major moments and little-known stories of Duke’s history
Though these two classrooms may look the same, Duke Marine Lab classes have changed a lot since the 1950s.
Students today have come a long way from the sterile environment of a 1950s dorm room to a much more casual and comfortable setting.
The cars and clothes may have changed since the 1960s, but move-in day is the same—the day when students embark on their Duke journey.
Since Duke joined the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) in 1953, the Blue Devils’ fencing team has won the ACC title twice, once in 2018 (for the men) and again in 2021 (both men and women).
Established in 1931, Duke Forest is the university’s biggest and oldest laboratory and outdoor classroom. It occupies 7,100 acres of teaching and research land stretching across Durham, Orange and Alamance counties.
The West Campus Dope Shop was a place where students and faculty could grab a burger, milkshake, fries and yes, even cigarettes.