Boston Globe publishes article about Kornbluth’s handling of cancer research scandal at Duke

By Vivian Hir Aug. 21, 2025

On Aug. 13, The Boston Globe published an investigative article about President Kornbluth’s role in a case of research misconduct when she was Vice Dean for Basic Science at the Duke School of Medicine.

News

The Division of Student Life introduces the Student Group Funding Council

By Vivian Hir Aug. 21, 2025

Starting in the 2025–2026 academic year, student organizations will apply for funding through the Student Group Funding Council.

News weather

Temperatures to rebound for the weekend

By Conrad Straden Aug. 21, 2025

Weather wise, this weekend will be pleasant with highs around 80°F and lots of sunshine.

Opinion guest column

When universities suffer, everyone loses

By Enoch Ellis and Alice Hall Aug. 21, 2025

Hall and Ellis: “We must understand that the economic and strategic leverage the U.S. enjoys today was not achieved by accident. It came from deliberate investment in research."

Arts pop culture

Is it safe to do the Nicki Minaj challenge?

By Damian Gold Aug. 21, 2025

Netizens are trying increasingly difficult iterations of this position but run a risk of injury.

Latyr Niang–The Tech

Weather

Conrad Straden

A courtyard bordering building 6C at MIT on May 8, 2025.

Colin Clark–The Tech

Participants in the Nicki Minaj Challenge on TikTok have balanced on a number of precarious platforms, including a horseback (@livinonatrail), a car tire (@jonesjunctiondotcom), and a Jenga tower block (@thednacouple).

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