Duke Athletics Announces Administrative Staff Changes

Duke Athletics has announced several administrative staff changes, including promotions and new hires.

Lewis Named Fellow to American Vacuum Society

Jay Lewis, director of emerging electronics technologies at RTI International, was named a fellow of the American Vacuum Society for his contributions to the development of nanostructured optoelectronic devices.

Dilweg Companies Adds Asset Manager

Durham commercial real estate investment company The Dilweg Companies has announced that John MacDonell has joined the company as asset manager.

Chimerix Adds Board Members

The Durham-based antiviral drug development firm Chimerix Inc. has added  new directors to its board. Dr. M. Michelle Berrey, James M. Daly, Catherine L. Gilliss, Dr. John M. Leonard, and C. Patrick Machado will all serve in new roles.

Bayer Crop Science to Build $29.6M Greenhouse

Bayer CropScience, a maker of crop pesticides and genetic traits to improve soybean, corn and other crop seeds, is building a new, $29.6 million greenhouse at its Research Triangle Park campus.

NCCU and Durham Tech Offer Duel Enrollment Program

N.C. Central University and Durham Technical Community College are among the first universities and colleges in the state to offer a dual enrollment residential academic transfer program.

Fitness Studio Opens at Northgate

A.B. Fit Team, a cardio and toning studio for adults and children, has opened at Northgate Mall.