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Up to eight characters can tell a whole Duke story. 💙

For Program Manager for Duke Health Technology Solutions Brian Gilbaugh, it’s “DLV32,” a tribute to his wife’s lifelong love of Duke Men's Basketball legend Christian Laettner.

“27 years later, I’m still the luckiest man,” he said.

For Director of the Duke University Medical Physics Graduate Program and Professor of Radiation Oncology Physics Mark Oldham, it’s “MED PHYS,” a nod to a career he calls “a most fascinating field.”

For Nurse Practitioner Jennifer Solomon, it’s “R1 DUKE,” a reflection of her roots, her family’s legacy and the place she’s always come back to.

Across Duke, staff and faculty are turning license plates into personal expressions of pride, purpose and connection.

Read their stories: https://today.duke.edu/2026/06/driven-personalize-duke-pride-eight-characters

What would your Duke-inspired license plate say?

Eight years ago, Director of the Duke Molecular Physiology Institute Christopher Newgard climbed to the top of the Carmichael Building for a Working@Duke cover photo.

At the time, his institute was growing into a renovated former to***co warehouse in downtown Durham.

What started with about 150 faculty and staff has expanded to more than 200 and the Duke Molecular Physiology Institute is now a hub for cutting-edge research on diseases, nutrition and exercise.

Being in downtown Durham means collaboration, connection and community.
From research breakthroughs to walking dinners after seminars, the energy of the city fuels the work.

“We really love being part of the downtown community,” Newgard said.

It’s a reminder that when Duke invests in Durham, both thrive.

Read more about Newgard’s journey and Duke’s partnership with Durham: https://today.duke.edu/2026/06/building-science-downtown-durham-catching-christopher-newgard-workingdukes-20th-year



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“That’s my mom!”

When Cathy Browning, at right with Keisha Williams, walked across the stage to receive a professional certificate, her daughter’s proud shout made the moment unforgettable.

Browning, an Administrative Specialist with Duke University Health System’s Center for Clinical Learning & Development, was among 59 Duke employees recognized this year for completing professional certificate programs in areas such as leadership, communication and more. Participants bring the new skills back to their teams, helping colleagues communicate better, lead more effectively and grow in their careers.

“You made a promise to be the best version of yourself that you can be,” Antwan Lofton, Vice President for Duke Human Resources, told the group. “By finishing and keeping that promise to yourself, you’re able to show up and be that best version to others as well as to the Duke community.”

See how Duke employees are investing in themselves and one another. Read their stories: https://today.duke.edu/2026/06/duke-employees-reach-new-milestones-through-certificate-programs

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