society

Hashtag Politics

During the 2016 presidential election, Facebook, Twitter, Google, and Microsoft all hired dedicated teams of...

Putting the “You” in “Thank You”

Some researchers believe gratitude is a fundamental human emotion, connecting us to friends and partners...
A woman and a man sit in an office type setting in the 1960s.

From Turmoil to Triumph

The major political events of the 1960s set the stage for the founding of the...
Two adults play with a child.

The ABCs of Early Childhood Education

Smarter. Healthier. Better prepared for the world. Those are just a few of the benefits...
Jaycie Vos talks into a microphone at a radio station.

Folklore FX

The experimental environment at WXDU provides an artistic haven for Duke University students and Durham...
Danielle Spurlock giving a speech at town hall meeting.

Gaining a Community’s Trust

The revitalization of Old East Durham has resulted in a dramatic increase in property values...
Sign sits out in a country side that says "Ebola Virus, How to Prevent it From Spreading"

Outsmarting an Outbreak

When Ebola strikes, what is the proper response? What measures should be taken to protect...
Illustration of a brain with multiple icons. The right side represents the arts and the left side represents medical science.

A HHIVE for Health & Humanities

From the UNC School of Medicine to the College of Arts & Sciences, students and...
Vincenc Morstadt was a German visual artist born in 1802. This drawing depicts Wenceslas Square, one of the main city squares and center of the business and cultural communities in the New Town of Prague, during 1830.

One Foot in Front of the Other

From summertime strolling to political marching, the act of walking has greatly influenced social practices...