The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/duke-university/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:37:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Duke University | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/duke-university/ 32 32 Jewish lawmaker who shared stage with Seinfeld decries his ‘Free Palestine’-KKK comparison https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-lawmaker-who-shared-stage-with-seinfeld-decries-his-free-palestine-kkk-comparison/ Fri, 12 Sep 2025 03:24:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3640262 Sophia Chitlik, a Democratic North Carolina state senator who interviewed freed Hamas hostage at event where the Jewish comedian appeared, calls his comments 'horrific'

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]]> Seinfeld compares ‘Free Palestine’ movement to Ku Klux Klan, says both antisemites https://www.timesofisrael.com/seinfeld-compares-free-palestine-followers-to-ku-klux-klan-says-both-antisemites/ Thu, 11 Sep 2025 11:48:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3639563 Jewish comedian, a vocal supporter of Israel and critic of pro-Palestinian activists, appears at Duke University event hosting former hostage Omer Shem Tov

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]]> The American neurosurgeon who seeks to tackle hunger, bring hope in Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-american-neurosurgeon-who-seeks-to-tackle-hunger-bring-hope-in-gaza/ Sun, 17 Aug 2025 17:14:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3622244 Born in Kuwait to a family from the West Bank, David Hasan of Duke U. is determined to expand response to malnutrition in Strip, establish schools with Israel-friendly curriculum

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]]> Bruce Pearl a vocal leader of trio of Jewish coaches at Final Four https://www.timesofisrael.com/bruce-pearl-a-vocal-leader-of-trio-of-jewish-coaches-at-final-four/ Sat, 05 Apr 2025 15:55:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3518753&preview=true&preview_id=3518753 Pearl has been unabashedly pro-Israel since the outbreak of the war in Gaza, and has spoken out for the hostages held by Hamas

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]]> Three Jewish coaches lead hoopsters to NCAA tourney’s Final Four https://www.timesofisrael.com/three-jewish-coaches-lead-hoopsters-to-ncaa-tourneys-final-four/ Mon, 31 Mar 2025 15:50:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3515136 Todd Golden, Bruce Pearl and Jon Scheyer secure championship bids for top March Madness seeds Florida, Auburn and Duke, along with Houston team featuring Israel-born Emanuel Sharp

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]]> About 30 students stage walkout at Duke commencement over Seinfeld speech https://www.timesofisrael.com/students-stage-walkout-at-duke-commencement-over-seinfeld-speech/ Sun, 12 May 2024 20:53:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3288440 Jewish comedian, who visited Israel in solidarity following October 7, receives honorary degree at graduation event attended by some 7,000 people

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]]> After outcry, Duke University student government recognizes campus Zionist group https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-outcry-duke-university-student-government-recognizes-campus-zionist-group/ Sat, 26 Feb 2022 13:14:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2709878 Students Supporting Israel approved with some abstentions but no opposition; last year, student body president had vetoed its request for recognition

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]]> US watchdog demands action as Duke University pro-Israel group denied recognition https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-watchdog-demands-action-as-duke-university-pro-israel-group-denied-recognition/ Wed, 22 Dec 2021 05:51:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2670329 Brandeis Center urges school administration to overturn student government veto, arguing that 'potentially hostile' social media post that was used as pretext is in fact harmless

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]]> Behavioral researcher says he ‘undoubtedly made a mistake’ in false data scandal https://www.timesofisrael.com/behavioral-researcher-says-he-undoubtedly-made-a-mistake-in-false-data-scandal/ Sat, 04 Sep 2021 08:29:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2611740&preview=true&preview_id=2611740 Dan Ariely insists his actions were innocent, defends other controversial moves, believes his reputation will recover

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]]> Claims swirl around academic Ariely after honesty study found to be dishonest https://www.timesofisrael.com/claims-swirl-around-academic-ariely-after-honesty-study-found-to-be-dishonest/ Sun, 22 Aug 2021 08:41:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2603658 Landmark research adopted by governments and insurance companies is found to be based on falsified data; Israeli-American researcher denies knowing the information was faked

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]]> Jon Scheyer to replace Mike Krzyzewski as Duke basketball coach https://www.timesofisrael.com/jon-scheyer-to-replace-legendary-mike-krzyzewski-as-duke-coach/ Sat, 05 Jun 2021 05:25:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2558720 University's former Jewish star player, who also played for Maccabi Tel Aviv, to replace legendary coach

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]]> Feds threaten to ax funds to Duke, UNC over alleged bias in Middle East studies https://www.timesofisrael.com/feds-threaten-to-ax-funds-to-duke-unc-over-alleged-bias-in-middle-east-studies/ Sat, 21 Sep 2019 08:05:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2152968 Education Department warning to the universities comes after North Carolina lawmaker complained they cosponsored event with 'severe anti-Israeli bias and anti-Semitic rhetoric'

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]]> Betsy DeVos: Efforts to boycott Israel are a ‘pernicious threat’ in colleges https://www.timesofisrael.com/betsy-devos-efforts-to-boycott-israel-are-a-pernicious-threat-in-colleges/ Tue, 16 Jul 2019 07:22:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2112711 US education secretary says BDS movement claims it is concerned with human rights, but really 'stands for anti-Semitism'

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]]> North Carolina universities to be probed over ‘anti-Israel’ Gaza conference https://www.timesofisrael.com/north-carolina-universities-to-be-probed-over-anti-israel-gaza-conference/ Thu, 20 Jun 2019 14:45:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2097779 Objections include 'hate speech' during satirical performance by Arab Israeli rapper, and 'minimizing of Hamas's role in perpetuating the crisis'

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]]> Swastika defaces mural at Duke memorializing Pittsburgh synagogue shooting https://www.timesofisrael.com/swastika-defaces-mural-at-duke-memorializing-pittsburgh-synagogue-shooting/ Tue, 20 Nov 2018 01:37:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1965206 University president condemns the vandalism, says security will be increased at Jewish center; school newspaper says 3 Nazi symbols have been found on campus in recent weeks

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