News: 2004 News

NCSSM students’ research wins national competition Motivated to improve early cancer detection techniques, Lucie Guo, a student at the N.C. School of Science and Mathematics, spent two summers researching the issue in a Duke laboratory. Along with classmate Xianlin Li, she discovered the existence of a gene that could be a marker for the early detection of breast cancer. The students' years of research paid off when they were named the national team winners for the 2004-05 Siemens Westinghouse Competition in Math, Science and Technology.
12/7/04 The Herald Sun

Durham needs more partners in its hard struggle against crime We know that community partnerships can work. One shining example is the Duke-Durham Neighborhood partnership between Duke University and 12 neighborhoods bordering the campus.
10/18/04 Herald-Sun editorial

Northgate gets a "do" The remade mall will complement the revitalization being done in nearby neighborhoods by the Duke-Durham Partnership.
9/26/04 The Herald-Sun editorial

Duke's Bright Future The commitment to real-world applications ties in with Brodhead's pledge to carry the Duke-Durham Neighborhood Partnership to new heights and his commitment to create an interface among Duke,Durham and the rest of the world.
9/20/04 The Duke Chronicle

Helping out in Durham — Getting high on life Op-ed by by Duke student Anne Katharine Wales
9/15/04 The Duke Chronicle

Into the city reaches out to Durham
9/13/04 The Duke Chronicle

Clinic being designed with focus on serving Walltown: Broad Street house to get new life as health care center
9/6/04 The Herald-Sun

Durham students flunking conduct
8/26/04 The Herald-Sun

Ancient games, modern lessons
8/24/04 The Herald-Sun

Lots of good news about Durham we can tell Oprah
8/22/04 The Herald-Sun opinion

In Trinity Park , it's Duke to the rescue
8/13/04 The Herald-Sun editorial

Duke to add patrols on city streets
8/12/04 The Herald-Sun

Fighting crime requires everyone
7/16/04 The Herald-Sun

Sound of music
7/3/04 The Herald-Sun

At Duke, Keohane era winding down From the day she became Duke's fist woman president on July 1st, 1993, much was expected of Nanneral Keohane, and she did not disappoint.
6/30/04 The Herald-Sun editorial

Group backs Duke proposal
6/23/04 The Herald-Sun

Walltown up next for code team
6/9/04 The Herald-Sun

Anti-Violence coalition gets a boost with $10,000 gift from Duke
5/9/04 The Herald-Sun

Treat in Walltown
5/1/04 The Herald-Sun Letter to Editor

Extending quality care
4/20/04 The Herald-Sun Editorial

Dental bus spreads smiles
4/19/04 The Herald-Sun

Clinic Fills Gap for Patients
4/18/04 The Herald-Sun

Duke Students to Award More Than $14,000 to Local Community Initiatives
The Duke-Durham Neighborhood Partnership, an initiative of the Office of Community Affairs, provided infrastructure throughout the process.
4/16/04

Same need, less help at fringe schools Durham's country classrooms have fewer volunteers
4/11/04 The Herald-Sun

Duke's force multiplier
4/8/04 The Herald-Sun Editorial

Neighbors come to Duke's Defense
4/2/04 The Herald-Sun

Duke Unveils Plans for Possible Central Campus Development
Duke officials pledge to work closely with neighborhood leaders before moving forward.
3/18/04

Duke's Vision for Central Campus
3/12/04 The Herald-Sun Editorial

Walltown Open House to Showcase Homes for Duke Employees
Affordable homes are available through a program targeting qualified Duke staff .
3/05/04

Duke's Annual Economic Impact On Durham Estimated at $2.6 Billion
2/12/04

Duke-Durham Neighborhood Partnership School Gets Wellness Center
The Duke-supported clinic will provide medical services and wellness advice to young E.K. Powe Elementary students.
1/13/04

Duke's Gift to 12 Neighborhoods
1/1/04 The Herald-Sun

Faith in the future: NCCU, Duke launch faith-based after-school programs  
1/11/04 The Herald-Sun

Duke Endowment Grant Will Help University Support Durham Neighborhood Initiatives
The $500,000 grant will support affordable housing initiatives, youth programming and nonprofits in the West End and Walltown neighborhoods.
1/09/04

Seniors make music, with local funders' help
1/7/04 The Herald-Sun