Latest Duke’s News this Easter Period
Academic and Campus Developments
Duke University continues to evolve in its academic offerings and campus initiatives. The Global Education Office has introduced a new “best-fit” rubric-based process for Fall 2025 study abroad programs, replacing the previous lottery system. This change aims to provide students with more agency in selecting programs that align with their academic disciplines and personal needs .​The Chronicle
Additionally, the university’s library systems underwent significant upgrades in April 2025, enhancing the Books & Media Catalog, eBooks search, and other essential services to improve the research experience for students and faculty .​library.duke.edu
Athletics
Men’s Basketball
The Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball team concluded their season with a strong performance, reaching the Final Four in the NCAA Tournament. Freshman star Cooper Flagg earned multiple honors, including the Wooden Award, Naismith Award, and AP Player of the Year, becoming the fourth freshman in history to win the Wooden Award .​Duke Basketball Report+3Wikipedia+3Wikipedia+3
Teammate Kon Knueppel declared for the 2025 NBA Draft, following a standout season where he averaged 14.4 points per game and played a pivotal role in Duke’s success .​Reuters+1Duke Basketball Report+1
Women’s Basketball
The Duke women’s basketball team secured the ACC Tournament title by defeating NC State 76–62, marking their ninth overall championship and the first under head coach Kara Lawson .​Wikipedia+1Reuters+1
Campus Life and Traditions
Duke University Chapel is set to host its annual University Worship: Easter Day service on April 20, 2025, from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm. The service will feature stirring preaching, inspiring sacred music, and faithful prayer, offering a vibrant expression of faith within the university community .​Duke University Chapel+2Duke University Chapel+2Duke University Chapel+2Duke University Chapel
Cultural and Community Engagement
The Rubenstein Student-Athlete Civic Engagement (ACE) Program is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2025. Since its inception, the program has provided full funding for Duke student-athletes to engage in immersive summer service experiences with international community partners, contributing over 23,500 service hours worldwide .​Duke University
Recent News
Actor Jason Isaacs, known for his role in HBO’s “The White Lotus,” sparked controversy by wearing Duke University T-shirts during a suicide-themed scene in Season 3. Duke University issued a statement condemning the use of its logo without permission, stating it misrepresents the institution by suggesting an endorsement and associating it with troubling imagery . Isaacs responded humorously, vowing to continue wearing Duke apparel publicly, including at the show’s finale red carpet event .​People.com+1EW.com+1EW.com+1People.com+1
