Film Isn’t Just a Fantasy: Two Alumni Explore How Cinematic Arts Prepared them for a Career in Hollywood

Film isn’t just a fantasy land. That’s the lesson Kaya Caouki learned through his experience in the Cinematic Arts program at Duke. Every semester, students take Cinematic Arts courses, eager to learn and grow in their film interests. What begins for many students as curiosity is increasingly becoming a first or second major, a minor and even a path to successful careers in film and television.

By Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him)
Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him) Assistant Director, Entertainment, Media & Arts Career Community
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Duke Team Builds an Award-winning Surgical Simulator

May 20, 2025

By Angela Spivey for the Duke University School of Medicine on 05/20/2025. Read the original article here.

Shannon Barter, MD; Layla Triplett, MEd; and Kent Yamamoto.

A 3D-printed model of a hernia created by a team from the …

By Catherine Allen (she/her)
Catherine Allen (she/her) Assistant Director, Career Insights, Assessment and Technology
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What Can You Do To Get Outside of Your Comfort Zone?

Stepping beyond the boundaries of your comfort zone is undeniably challenging, yet the rewards in terms of personal growth and development are immeasurable.

Overcoming insecurities and embracing unfamiliar environments can lead to significant boosts in productivity, enhanced adaptability, and the …

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Alumni Profiles Series: Kit Yee Au-Yeung

Dr. Kit Yee Au-Yeung attended Duke University for her undergraduate and graduate degrees in biomedical engineering (BME), then completed a postdoctoral fellowship working in Biodesign at Stanford. During her time at Stanford, she was part of a team that founded 

By Michael "Rudi" Rudisill (he/him)
Michael "Rudi" Rudisill (he/him) Assistant Director, Career Services
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Limitless Lens: Future Filmmaker Reaped the Benefits at Duke

Cate Knothe openly admits she applied to Duke on a whim. As a high school senior who was focused on Northeast schools, she felt a need to broaden her horizons a bit — a common theme repeated throughout her four years at Duke.

By Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him)
Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him) Assistant Director, Entertainment, Media & Arts Career Community
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