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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 428

Duke University

Commencement speaker Jerry Seinfeld laughs on stage during Duke University's graduation ceremony, May 12, 2024, in Durham, North Carolina. (Bill Snead/Duke University via AP)
May 12, 2024, 11:53 pm
About 30 students stage walkout at Duke commencement over Seinfeld speech
Jewish comedian, who visited Israel in solidarity following October 7, receives honorary degree at graduation event attended by some 7,000 people
By Agencies and ToI Staff
The campus of Duke University, on May 14, 2011. (Wikimedia Commons)
February 26, 2022, 3:14 pm
After outcry, Duke University student government recognizes campus Zionist group
Students Supporting Israel approved with some abstentions but no opposition; last year, student body president had vetoed its request for recognition
By Andrew Lapin
Pedestrians walking in the campus of Duke University on May 14, 2011 (Wikimedia Commons via JTA)
December 22, 2021, 7:51 am
US watchdog demands action as Duke University pro-Israel group denied recognition
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
By Ron Kampeas
Prof. Dan Ariely (Channel 12 screenshot)
September 4, 2021, 11:29 am
Behavioral researcher says he ‘undoubtedly made a mistake’ in false data scandal
Dan Ariely insists his actions were innocent, defends other controversial moves, believes his reputation will recover
By ToI Staff
Duke University Professor Dan Ariely headed the Dishonesty Project, which scientifically proved that yes, we all lie. (Courtesy)
August 22, 2021, 11:41 am
Claims swirl around academic Ariely after honesty study found to be dishonest
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
By ToI Staff
Jon Scheyer looks on during a Duke game at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, North Carolina, Dec. 1, 2018. (Lance King/Getty Images via JTA)
June 5, 2021, 8:25 am
Jon Scheyer to replace Mike Krzyzewski as Duke basketball coach
University’s former Jewish star player, who also played for Maccabi Tel Aviv, to replace legendary coach
By Rob Charry
In this photo from April 10, 2019, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos testifies before the House Education and Labor Committee at a hearing on 'Examining the Policies and Priorities of the US Department of Education' on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)
September 21, 2019, 11:05 am
Feds threaten to ax funds to Duke, UNC over alleged bias in Middle East studies
Education Department warning to the universities comes after North Carolina lawmaker complained they cosponsored event with ‘severe anti-Israeli bias and anti-Semitic rhetoric’
By Collin Binkley
US Education Secretary Betsy DeVos speaks during a student town hall at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, September 17, 2018. (Matt Rourke/AP)
July 16, 2019, 10:22 am
Betsy DeVos: Efforts to boycott Israel are a ‘pernicious threat’ in colleges
US education secretary says BDS movement claims it is concerned with human rights, but really ‘stands for anti-Semitism’
By AP
Illustrative: the campus at The University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, April 20, 2015. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
June 20, 2019, 5:45 pm
North Carolina universities to be probed over ‘anti-Israel’ Gaza conference
Objections include ‘hate speech’ during satirical performance by Arab Israeli rapper, and ‘minimizing of Hamas’s role in perpetuating the crisis’
By JTA and ToI Staff
Visitors explore the Duke University campus during Blue Devil Days Monday, April 24, 2006 in Durham, North Carolina (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
November 20, 2018, 3:37 am
Swastika defaces mural at Duke memorializing Pittsburgh synagogue shooting
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
By JTA
Illustrative image of sign at a Duke University campus. (Photo credit: Shutterstock via JTA)
May 2, 2018, 4:57 pm
Anti-Semitic posters hung in Durham, North Carolina
White supremacist fliers sponsored by neo-Nazi group National Socialist Legion removed from walls near Duke University
By JTA
Duke University Professor Dan Ariely headed the Dishonesty Project, which scientifically proved that yes, we all lie. (Courtesy)
August 7, 2015, 11:03 am
Think you’re honest? Dan Ariely will make you squirm
In ‘(Dis)honesty: The Truth about Lies,’ an Israeli-American academic gets to the discomfiting root of all our ‘little cheats’
By Jordan Hoffman
Illustrative image of sign at a Duke University campus. (Photo credit: Shutterstock via JTA)
January 17, 2015, 10:07 am
Duke nixes plans to allow Muslim call to prayer from campus belltower
University quickly reverses decision after criticism from various constituencies
By JTA
Danielle Goldstein has big plans for equestrian in Israel, but continues to train in her native US because of its superior facilities. (Courtesy of Danielle Goldstein)
February 13, 2013, 12:11 am
Israeli show jumpers begin equest for greatness
With the Rio Olympics on the horizon, Jewish hopefuls expectantly hold their horses
By Renee Ghert-Zand
Jeremy Gould (l) and Jake Lemmerman playing catch on Jerusalem's Haas Promenade (photo credit: Jessica Steinberg/Times of Israel)
December 23, 2012, 8:18 pm
Baseball pros toss balls on Birthright
Minor league players Jake Lemmerman and Jeremy Gould reflect on the Ramon Crater, Team Israel and the Tel Aviv beach
By Jessica Steinberg
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