Piano and Pre-Med: Achieving a Balance

For junior Alex Ozonoff, declaring a major in Biology was the obvious choice — after some soul searching and deep dives into entomology, epidemiology and microbiology, that is. And as his career decisions began to feel more real than hypothetical, he fixated on becoming a doctor.

By Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him)
Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him) Assistant Director, Entertainment, Media & Arts Career Community
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James T. Lane leads workshops with students from Duke and Durham Public Schools

James T. Lane, a Broadway veteran and creator of the hit Off Broadway show, Triple Threat, joined students from Duke and Durham Public Schools for a two-day Broadway masterclass in October 2023.

By Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him)
Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him) Assistant Director, Entertainment, Media & Arts Career Community
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What to Do if You Didn’t Have an Internship This Summer

Summer internships are often considered valuable stepping stones for building a successful career; however, not securing an internship does not mean your summer has to be unproductive, wasted, or thought of as a failure. Rather, there are plenty of other …

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Crocheted Dolls by Class of 2023 Ph.D. Highlight Women in Christianity

Laura Robinson ’23 is a New Testament scholar who recently completed her Ph.D. in Duke University’s Graduate Program in Religion. She began crocheting dolls of religious and historical figures in 2020 as a way to practice personal wellness and also to bring greater attention and honor to women in Christianity and Judaism. (Trinity Communications)

By Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him)
Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him) Assistant Director, Entertainment, Media & Arts Career Community
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Under the lights: How Trinity Faculty and Students Are Sharing Resources in Support of Durham Public Schools

With a bevy of professional acting credits, including starring roles on Broadway as Nala in the “The Lion King” and Deena Jones in “Dreamgirls,” Schuler Irving is now taking center stage in a budding relationship between the Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) and Durham Public Schools.

By Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him)
Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him) Assistant Director, Entertainment, Media & Arts Career Community
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Colorful Mural Highlights Duke’s Commitment to Community-Engaged Research

The mural covers an entire wall at Duke Research at Pickett Road, a facility that READI opened in 2021 to provide space, staffing, and resources for clinical research and community engagement opportunities.

By Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him)
Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him) Assistant Director, Entertainment, Media & Arts Career Community
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Duke Arts Alumni Spotlight: Elizabeth Djinis ‘16

After working in traditional newsrooms for the last four years, Elizabeth Djinis ‘16 recently founded Grafon Writing Company, which offers professional writing services in a boutique model. In this interview, Djinis offers valuable insight on the various roles she’s held in media throughout her career.

By Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him)
Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him) Assistant Director, Entertainment, Media & Arts Career Community
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A Look Into the Lives of Duke Engineering Graduating Seniors

Pratt School of Engineering highlights what makes the Duke Engineering experience so special through featuring three of their graduating seniors’ undergraduate journeys from the class of 2024.

By Lauren Coury
Lauren Coury Career Advisor, Data, Technology, and Engineering
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Duke Arts Alumni Spotlight: Dillon Fernando ’18

In this interview for the Duke Entertainment, Media, and Arts Network (DEMAN), Dillon Fernando ‘18 shares how he made the transition from Duke to late night TV. “Even though I was a biology major at Duke, the cool thing about television is that you need very little prior experience for entry level jobs,” Fernando says.

By Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him)
Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him) Assistant Director, Entertainment, Media & Arts Career Community
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Job Roles for Mechanical Engineers

In the field of engineering, mechanical engineers are responsible for planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other equipment and overseeing the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment. This article seeks to provide an overview of the mechanical engineering industry and types of mechanical engineering jobs for undergraduates and graduate students.

By Lauren Coury
Lauren Coury Career Advisor, Data, Technology, and Engineering
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