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Duke Engineering Ranked #17 Undergraduate Program in the Nation
9/23/25 Pratt School of Engineering

Duke Engineering Ranked #17 Undergraduate Program in the Nation

Rising three places, the ranking from U.S. News and World Report recognizes the school’s world-class program focused on design thinking, hands-on learning and purpose-driven results.

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How GSPS Shapes Student Life at Duke Engineering
9/19/25 Pratt School of Engineering

How GSPS Shapes Student Life at Duke Engineering

The Graduate Student Programs & Services team provides a uniquely embedded support system that empowers master’s and PhD students from around the globe to thrive academically, professionally and personally.

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Joseph Nadeau elevated to ASCE fellow
9/4/25 American Society of Civil Engineers

Joseph Nadeau elevated to ASCE fellow

Nadeau was named a fellow by the American Society of Civil Engineers in recognition of his decades of teaching, service and leadership in the civil and environmental engineering field.

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A Summer for a Sustainable Future 
8/29/25 Pratt School of Engineering

A Summer for a Sustainable Future 

Students in the Climate & Sustainability Engineering Master of Engineering inaugural cohort embarked on summer internships where they tackled real-world climate challenges and learned more about working in the climate & sustainability space.

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Campus Welcomes Class of 2029
8/19/25 Duke Today

Campus Welcomes Class of 2029

Join in all the buzz and excitement as Duke's incoming Class of 2029 moves in to campus. And keep your eyes peeled for a brief cameo by Dean Jerry Lynch!

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How AI is Rewriting the Rules of Materials Discovery
7/15/25 Pratt School of Engineering

How AI is Rewriting the Rules of Materials Discovery

Duke’s Artificial Intelligence for Materials (aiM) program trains graduate students to use AI to accelerate materials discovery.