In med school, I learned that Huntington's disease was one of the most devastating inherited conditions. It caused progressive neurological decline, starting around age 30. There was no treatment. Now, Huntington's has been treated for first time.
This is why we fund science.
As I told faculty this week, "Our goal is ... preparing students not just for their professional lives, but for a lifetime of growth and service to the common good."
Here are 150 students in the first day of a course on the "Good Life." They get it.
https://t.co/US0paYIkiZ
I need to acknowledge our director of grad studies @GregoryRSL for treating all students—current, past, accepted, & rejected—with the kindness that academia can so sadly lack. He’s going viral on Reddit for his thoughtful rejection letters, & I hope other programs follow suit.
Happy Holidays from Dean @DrGaryBennett! 🎁Wishing you all much joy and cheer as we approach a new year. We are grateful for the many ways you support our students and one another.
Four new faculty members - Di Fang, Suzanne Crifo, Alex Dunlap and Fan Wei - represent a "new wave" of computational thinking for our Department of Mathematics. Read more about their scholarship and approach to teaching: https://t.co/Xwp2EKRwb1
We mourn the death of Professor Philip Benfey, who passed away last Tuesday. A prominent scholar, he served as departmental chair during a challenging time, hired many of our faculty members and mentored a generation of plant molecular biologists. https://t.co/lDY1XAiOFt
Introducing Trinity's 2023 new faculty cohort! 💫
These scholars are not only among the world's brightest minds, they are also committed educators who are driven by a passion for enriching the lives of Duke students: https://t.co/35wdMh5Qzl
Congratulations to the recipients of our 2023 Undergraduate Teaching Awards! Presented this month by Arts & Sciences Council, these colleagues exemplify our foundational commitment to education and serve as aspirational models for our community. 👏🧵https://t.co/2tPGtEXwhp