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Duke Launches Global Higher Education Network

Duke University has launched the Future Universities Alliance, a global network designed to accelerate innovation in higher education and expand access to high-quality learning worldwide. The Alliance connects leaders from startup, emerging, and established universities to share practical insights, test new approaches, and adapt promising models across diverse contexts. Its core initiative, the Innovation Sandbox, will support a yearlong cohort of institutions beginning in July, complemented by an annual Global Summit and additional capacity-building programs.

Higher Ed Network

Federally Funded Research at Duke...

A Nuclear Lab Turns 60

The Triangle Universities Nuclear Laboratory (TUNL) is celebrating 60 years as one of the nation’s most enduring university‑based nuclear physics programs, marking six decades of discoveries that deepen our understanding of the universe and support national research priorities. Since its founding, TUNL has provided rare capabilities that enable scientists to study processes powering stars and to test technologies used by NASA and national laboratories. Just as importantly, it has become a training ground where students gain hands‑on experience with complex instrumentation found at only four institutions nationwide, launching careers in science, engineering, and national security.

TUNL is now a Department of Energy Center of Excellence.

60th Anniversary

A New Vision for Lymphatic Imaging

Duke engineer Pengfei Song is part of a team working to develop the first ultrasound technology capable of producing detailed 3D images of the lymphatic system across an entire limb. Such a tool could improve care for people with lymphedema by giving clinicians a clearer, more comprehensive picture of where lymphatic vessels are blocked or damaged. Earlier and more precise imaging would help physicians diagnose the condition sooner, monitor it more accurately, and tailor treatments to each patient’s needs. Ultimately, the project promises to bring clarity to a difficult‑to‑image system, improving the quality of life for millions living with chronic swelling and discomfort.

This research was supported by the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H).

Lymphatic Imaging

The Price of a Good Deal in the Digital Grocery Aisle

A team of researchers, including Duke's Noah Gibson, is examining how online grocery platforms collect and use consumer data--work that could shape future protections for privacy, equity, and fair pricing. By measuring how much people value their personal information when shopping online, the project highlights hidden trade‑offs that millions of Americans make every day, especially those using federal nutrition programs. Early findings reveal gaps in access, unclear nutrition labeling and potential risks, such as personalized pricing. The insights from this study aim to guide policies and industry practices that ensure online food systems are transparent, fair and supportive of healthier choices for all consumers.

This research was supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).

Grocery Aisle

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