Another Four Diamond Property in Durham, NC

Durham's The King's Daughters Inn, awarded the Green Plus Sustainable Enterprise of the Year award in 2010, was just named a four diamond property by AAA. Stay tuned for more details as they become available.

NCCU Jazz Ensemble Earns Six Wins

The NCCU Jazz Ensemble won six awards at the Villanova Jazz Festival Collegiate Competition; Best Saxophone Section, Best Rhythm Section, Best Trumpet Section, Best Soloist, First Place Combo and First Place Big Band.

Duke is the Favorite US Men's College Basketball Team

The Duke University Blue Devils are the favorite US men’s college basketball team for the second straight year, according to results of a new poll by Harris Interactive.  The Duke women’s basketball team ranked 6th most favorite in the same poll.

Duke University Medical Center Ranks at the Top

Duke University Medical Center was ranked first for best hospitals in metro area rankings according to the U.S. News and World Report’s best hospitals edition. Durham Regional Hospital was also ranked fourth.

Two Duke Athletes Win NCAA Titles

Duke sophomore Nick McCrory won his second straight national title in platform diving, setting a championship record with 548.90 points.

Blue Devils junior Becca Ward won her second national championship in fencing by claiming the women's saber crown.

Smith Named All-American

Duke's Nolan Smith was named to the Associated Press All-American Team. Smith is the fifth Devil to be named an All-American since 2000.

NCCU's Law School Most Popular

NCCU's law school ranks ninth on U.S. News & World Report's list of the 10 Most Popular Law Schools which evaluates schools on the percentage of students admitted who choose to enroll.