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Blue Devil of the Week: Managing Construction Jobs at Duke

November 11, 2019
Hector Hernandez oversees construction projects for Duke Facilities Management

A Tunnel Beneath Your Feet

October 30, 2019
Dating to 1925, the campus tunnel contains an intricate utility system

Central Campus Burns -- With a Purpose

October 24, 2019
Durham Fire trains using Central Campus apartment buildings scheduled for demolition

Duke, Durham Fire Department Partner on Training Exercises on Central Campus

October 21, 2019
Beginning Oct. 24, six apartments are scheduled to be burned by December

The Bells of Duke

October 16, 2019
Across campus, bells large and small contribute to Duke’s charm

Inspired Illumination

October 3, 2019
Duke Chapel’s exterior lighting is part of a larger sustainability shift toward LED

A New Home for All Things Duke

October 2, 2019
The Karsh Alumni and Visitors Center provides a stunning setting to welcome the community

A New Front Door for Duke in the Heart of the Campus

September 25, 2019
Karsh Alumni and Visitors Center to have official opening Saturday

Duke Weathers Hurricane Dorian

September 8, 2019
Marine Lab reopened Sunday, Classes Resume Monday

Duke in Pics: Building the Hollows Quad

August 27, 2019
Scenes from the new residences, which opened to 703 students last week

Central Campus: Past, Present and Future

August 13, 2019
With removal of apartments underway, Central Campus awaits its next phase

Higher Ed Society's Verdict on The Brodhead Center: It's a Winner!

July 22, 2019

The Richard H. Brodhead Center for Campus Life project, which transformed the former West Union into a dining and destination hub on West Campus, has been selected for the top award from the Society for College and University Planning (SCUP), which is made up of college and professional planners.

Brown is the New Green

July 11, 2019
Sarah P. Duke Gardens ramps up its embrace of composting

How to Handle the Heat of Summer

July 3, 2019
Duke employees share tips on how they stay cool outdoors

Duke Electrician to Showcase Art in Ruby Exhibit

July 2, 2019
Work by Jimmie Banks will be on display July 11 through Sept. 9

Heavy Rains Lead to Flooding in Campus Buildings

June 8, 2019
Access to Bryan Center temporarily closed

Snap a Selfie of On-the-Job Safety

May 28, 2019
Show how you prevent workplace injuries for a chance at a Fitbit or GoPro

Understanding Solar Power at Duke

May 22, 2019
Logic and logistics cloud prospects of powering campus with the sun

Pratt Celebrates at Topping Ceremony for New Academic Building

May 17, 2019
Pratt community members signed final steel beam before placement

What You Need to Know About Summer Construction

May 1, 2019
Work on roads, sidewalks and buildings will affect how you get around Duke

Duke Celebrates Those Creating a Green Future

April 2, 2019
Duke community members receive 2019 Sustainability Awards

A New Plan for Building Green

March 25, 2019
Duke develops new high performance building standards

Celebrating Duke’s Canopy

March 25, 2019
Duke community plants trees on campus to celebrate 11th year as Tree Campus USA

The People Behind Duke’s Tall Tasks

March 20, 2019
For these employees, caring for campus means navigating lofty heights

Meet the Women Behind the Building Names

March 6, 2019
Across Duke, buildings bear the names of important women

New 'WaterHub' Coming to Duke

March 6, 2019
Facility will save 120 million gallons of water annually

Research Drive Garage Harvests Power of Sun

February 21, 2019

Solar panels power the garage and reduce Duke’s carbon footprint

Blue Devil of the Week: Making Duke’s Home of Music Shine

February 4, 2019

Gloria Biddings’ commitment is appreciated by those who pass through the Mary Duke Biddle Music Building

From Old House to Office

January 30, 2019

In repurposed campus houses, work and class spaces have quirky touches of home

Duke Named Tree Campus USA For 11th Year

January 28, 2019

Arbor Day Foundation recognition highlights Duke’s promotion of healthy trees and conservation