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A little sunshine goes a long way. ☀️

Happy Father's Day to the dads and father figures who are always there when it matters most. Thank you for the love, support, encouragement, and countless little things that often go unnoticed but make all the difference. 💙

Juneteenth marks a pivotal moment in American history and celebrates the contributions of Black communities.

Through a new Bass Connections project, Duke students and faculty will explore how Juneteenth celebrations across Durham, Raleigh and Pittsboro, North Carolina help shape identity, collective memory and understandings of freedom today. Learn more about the course: https://bassconnections.duke.edu/project/connections-past-exploration-juneteenth-2026-2027/

We’ve loved seeing our neighbors spread out across East Campus for Arts on East these past few weeks. 🎶

There’s still one more chance to join us. The free concert series wraps up Wednesday, June 24 with Durham-based ensemble Zoocrü. Bring a blanket or chair, recruit a few friends, leash up your pup, and spend an evening with us enjoying live music. No tickets required.

Have questions about parking, seating, or what to bring? Check out the FAQs before you arrive: https://arts.duke.edu/arts-on-east/

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We were honored to celebrate many Durham Public Schools graduates as they crossed the stage in Cameron surrounded by the families, friends, educators, and communities who helped them get here.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 and thank you for letting us celebrate with you. 🎓

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From the vastness of the universe to the classrooms and gathering places across campus, our surroundings influence how ideas take shape and where they can lead.

The newest Duke.edu theme, Space, explores the places and possibilities driving research, creativity, and community.

Durham, meet the Blaze. Blaze, meet Durham. 🥎

The Carolina Blaze, one of the four original teams in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League - AUSL, are calling Smith Family Stadium home. With games all summer, there are plenty of chances to catch the action in person and watch former Blue Devils Jala Wright and Ana Gold compete right where their Duke Softball careers took place.

Durham Sports Commission | Discover Durham | Blaze - Athletes Unlimited Softball League

The Duke Time for Time 5K Color Run brought the Duke and Durham communities together in support of Preston's League, which provides support to pediatric patients and their families in the Duke Pediatric Transplant and Cellular Therapy unit.

Led by Duke sophomore Abby Winslow, whose commitment to service recently earned her the Lars Lyon Prize, the event continues to grow while making a meaningful difference for families facing medical hardship.

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Today we recognize National Cancer Survivors Day by celebrating seven survivors and the journeys that continue beyond a diagnosis.

Their stories highlight the impact of research. Federally funded research at places like Duke helps turn discoveries into new treatments, offering hope to patients and families around the world.

Meet seven survivors whose lives have been touched by research: https://researchsaveslives.duke.edu/stories/category/fighting-cancer/

Duke Cancer Institute | Duke Health | Duke University School of Medicine