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What singer went to Duke University?

Mike Posner Michael Robert Henrion Posner is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He released his debut album, 31 Minutes to Takeoff, in 2010.
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Did any celebrities go to Duke University?

Notable alumni media personalities include Dan Abrams, the former general manager of MSNBC; Jay Bilas, a commentator on ESPN; Sean McManus, the president of CBS News and CBS Sports; Charlie Rose, the former host of his eponymous PBS talk show and a 60 Minutes contributor; and Judy Woodruff, an anchor at CNN.
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Who are the best Duke alumni?

Leaders
  • Melissa Bernstein '87: Cofounder, Melissa & Doug toys.
  • Lisa Borders '79: President, WNBA.
  • Martin Dempsey AM'84: Former chairman, U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff.
  • Chad Dickerson '93: CEO, Etsy.
  • Amy Hood '94: CFO, Microsoft.
  • Lesa Kennedy '83: CEO, International Speedway Corporation.
  • Sean McManus '77: President, CBS Sports.
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How many people are Duke alumni?

Welcome, Duke alumni. You're home. As a Duke alum, you're part of one of the most powerful networks in the world, a community of nearly 200,000 that includes leaders and innovators in every field.
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What is notable alumni?

Nationally-prominent and recognized expert in an academic field who is covered in the mainstream media.
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Award-winning musician John Legend delivers Duke University commencement address — 5/2/21

Which university has most celebrities?

New York University proudly takes first place with nearly twice as many famous alumni as any other school: 12 Grammy Award winners, 25 Tony Award Winners, and (drumroll, please) 38 Academy Award winners.
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What is Duke famous for?

The Duke Blue Devils maintain a fierce rivalry with the University of North Carolina—Chapel Hill Tar Heels and are best known for their outstanding men's basketball program, which is one of the top five most wins all-time college basketball programs in the country.
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What's special about Duke University?

Duke University's distinguished reputation rests on its commitment to academic excellence, state-of-the-art medical research, athletic achievements, and community engagement.
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Is Duke an Ivy League school?

Although Duke is not a part of the Ivy League, it still ranks among the top universities in the United States, and consistently places high in national and global rankings. Duke is known for its rigorous academics, competitive sports programs (particularly basketball), and beautiful campus.
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Is Duke an elite university?

n conclusion, while Duke University is not an Ivy League school, it is still a highly respected and prestigious institution that offers top-quality education and opportunities for its students.
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What is the most popular degree at Duke?

Most Popular Majors
  • Computer Science. 345 Graduates.
  • Biology. 216 Graduates.
  • Public Policy Analysis. 190 Graduates.
  • Economics. 161 Graduates.
  • Nursing. 147 Graduates.
  • Research and Experimental Psychology. 131 Graduates.
  • Political Science and Government. 105 Graduates.
  • Computer Hardware Engineering. 102 Graduates.
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Is Duke as prestigious as Ivy League?

Duke compares favorably with the Ivy League in global rankings.
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What celebrities have children at Duke University?

Here are some of our favorite celebrity kids as they head off to class.
  • Prince Oliver. ...
  • Pilar McKinley. ...
  • Sophia Strahan. ...
  • The NFL champ turned morning news co-host dropped his daughter off on the first day of her freshman year at the prestigious Duke University in Durham, North NC. ...
  • Heaven Hart. ...
  • Grace Bryant. ...
  • True Thompson.
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Did Michael Jordan attend Duke University?

Coincidentally, a top high school player named Michael Jordan was being recruited that same year. And, as the story goes, North Carolina native Jordan chose Duke's rival UNC and began his college career in 1981 there.
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Is Duke a pretty campus?

Duke's campus is considered one of the most beautiful college campuses in the country. But it's not just the physical campus that makes Duke unlike anywhere else.
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What kind of students does Duke like?

We're looking for students ready to respond to those opportunities intelligently, creatively, and enthusiastically. We like ambition and curiosity, talent and persistence, energy and humanity.
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Is Duke worth the money?

Based on its ranking and cost, Duke University is in the very top category of high-value schools. First and foremost, Duke is already one of the best colleges in the nation, and often this means world-class opportunities that are well worth the cost.
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How many billionaires does Duke have?

Duke alumni also include 50 Rhodes Scholars. Duke is the alma mater of one president of the United States (Richard Nixon) and 14 living billionaires.
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What is the reputation of Duke University?

Duke University is ranked #7 out of 439 National Universities. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence. Read more about how we rank schools.
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What is the top 1 university in US?

National Universities
  • #1. Princeton University.
  • #2. Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
  • #3. Harvard University (tie)
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Which university has the most billionaire alumni?

1. Harvard University. The University produced 29 billionaires till 2021, of these 17 amassed their fortunes in the finance and investment industry. Some of them are Bitcoin twins Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein, and Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer.
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Who is the most educated celebrity?

SRK to Big B: List of Bollywood's TOP 10 highly educated actors
  1. Amitabh Bachchan. Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is one of the best actors of India and enjoys a huge fan following. ...
  2. Shah Rukh Khan. ...
  3. Parineeti Chopra. ...
  4. John Abraham. ...
  5. Sara Ali Khan. ...
  6. Ayushmann Khurrana. ...
  7. Vidya Balan. ...
  8. Randeep Hooda.
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Did anyone famous go to Harvard?

William Henry Gates. Best known as the C.E.O. of Microsoft, Bill Gates is one of the famous Harvard graduates. He first studied from 1973 to 1975 as a pre-law student and then stuffed it with mathematics and graduate-level computer science.
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