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Officials Monitoring Hurricane Idalia’s Impact

August 30, 2023
Flash flooding could occur in low-lying areas

Chapel Drive Access Limited to Authorized Vehicles Only

August 10, 2023
Measure to promote safety during ongoing construction

Campus Infrastructure and Renovation Projects for Fall 2023

August 7, 2023
Among the projects, work at Abele Quad, Duke University Chapel and tennis stadium courts continue into new academic year

Duke Colleagues Who Stay Cool in Hot Summers

July 17, 2023
Temperature is important to the work of Duke colleagues across campus

Family Trip to India Creates Cherished Memories, Earns Duke Time Off Photo Prize

July 3, 2023
Duke Facilities Management engineer relishes showing her children where she grew up

The Hard-Working Wheels at Duke

May 22, 2023
Specialized vehicles help Duke’s workforce get important jobs done

University Environmental Services Team Completes Winding, Worthwhile Educational Journey

May 8, 2023
After a pandemic pause, Duke team members finish a professional certification program

West Campus Summer Projects for 2023

May 1, 2023
Repairs and restoration work will involve Abele Quad, Brodhead Center and Duke University Chapel

Abele Quad Renovation Project Begins March 27

March 22, 2023
Work will refresh sidewalks, roadways and hardscapes within iconic piece of campus

Bold Thinkers Behind Duke's Sustainable Operations

January 23, 2023
Casey Collins is one of the leaders in bringing sustainability to Duke's operations.

Sustainable Management of Duke's Campus Trees

January 23, 2023

This story is part of the Sustainable Operations Series

Nicholas School of the Environment Ph.D. student Renata Poulton Kamakura has been working with Duke Landscape Services and undergraduate students in the Theory and Applications of Sustainability course to

Meet the 2022 'Duke Stars' Celebrating Career Service Milestones

September 12, 2022

Staff and faculty marking 10, 15, 20 or more years of service share what they value about their time at Duke

From Delivering Milk to Repairing Radio Transmitters, Lessons from First Jobs

August 29, 2022

For Labor Day, Duke staff and faculty recount their first paid work

Window locations on Duke Chapel floor plan

A 33-Year Restoration of Duke Chapel Windows Continues

August 17, 2022

Revisiting the Chapel stained-glass window restoration project

The Fixers of Anything at Duke

August 1, 2022

Across campus, staff experts bring creativity and craftiness to repair shops

Work on GC Parking Lot Lighting Begins July 18

July 14, 2022

Upgrades to lighting in a parking lot at Flowers Drive and Erwin Road will make some spaces temporarily unavailable during the project

Legacy in a Landscape

May 31, 2022

Work of iconic landscape architecture firm remains in historic campus design

Campus Road and Utility Projects for Summer 2022

May 9, 2022

Renovations and repairs will temporarily affect the flow of vehicle and pedestrian traffic on campus

Duke Presidential Award Winners for 2021-22 Maintain Mission Amid Steep Challenges

March 29, 2022

Hard work and ingenuity of teams and individuals keep Duke moving forward during the pandemic

Duke Earns Tree Campus Honor for 14th-Straight Year

March 14, 2022

Duke receives Tree Campus Higher Education designation for conserving trees and including them in research

Duke in Pics: A Day in the Life of a Game in Cameron

January 24, 2022

As they bring the iconic basketball venue to life, staff ensures fans get a bucket-list experience

Leaving a Mark in Stone and Steel

December 8, 2021

As retirement approaches, Paul Manning reflects on some construction projects that defined his 17 years at Duke

A Front-Line Leadership Path for Duke Staff Member

November 15, 2021

LaShawnda Harris charts her trajectory in University Environmental Services

Duke Pond Earns National Landscape Design Honor

October 18, 2021

American Society of Landscape Architects lauds six-year old pond for function and beauty

Celebrating Staff and Faculty Career Milestones at Duke

September 29, 2021

Upon reaching milestones of 10, 15, 20 or more years, staff and faculty reflect on their paths

New Building Plaques Boost Wayfinding on Campus

September 20, 2021

Modern signs on buildings around Abele Quad make it easier to navigate between West Campus buildings

New Thermal Water Storage Tank to Open in April 2022

August 31, 2021

5-million-gallon chilled water tank on Central Campus will save an annual $550,000 in energy costs

A Duke Workday: Mansa Chennuri Watches Over the Electrical Grid

August 23, 2021

In this video, watch how Mansa Chennuri keeps power operational