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Stories of resilience, innovation, and advocacy took center stage at Duke during the third annual ¡DALHE! Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration held on September 22.

Personal Assistance Service (PAS) is hosting two webinar series focused on practicing self-care and well-being.

Researchers found that these overlooked parts of our genetic code help stem cells sense their surroundings and decide what kind of cells to become during early development.

The Duke Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program is proud to announce the featured speakers for two cornerstone events in 2026. Dr. Megan Donaldson, PT, PhD, FAAOMPT, Chair of Rehabilitation Sciences at MUSC and President of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists, will present the Eleanor Branch Lecture on Friday, May 8. A leader in education, clinical practice, and service, Dr. Donaldson’s lecture will inspire reflection and forward-thinking among students, faculty, and staff.

September 12 was National Day of Encouragement. Le Well partnered with DPT Student Affairs Office to offer rock painting, coloring and learning about Kawa.

Breaking Barriers and Finding Strength During Hardship Life’s challenges don’t wait for you to be ready to take them on; they may happen at times you least expect. This became clear during my senior year of high school, when I became emancipated from my parents and found myself virtually homeless. After becoming estranged from them, my dreams of attending college seemed impossible, especially when they refused to sign my financial aid papers. I knew I wanted to practice medicine and become a physician assistant (PA), a path that required a college degree.

Two health care leaders with Duke University’s Schools of Nursing and Medicine, Rosa Gonzalez-Guarda and Dr. Viviana Martinez-Bianchi, have devoted their careers to improving health outcomes for Latiné/Hispanic populations.

Dr. Kyle Covington, PT, DPT, PhD, associate professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and director of Post-Professional Education and Educational Innovation in the Duke Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program, was recently honored as a guest of the Taiwan Physical Therapy Association in celebration of its 50th anniversary. Dr. Covington also serves as President of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).

September 12 was National Day of Encouragement. Le Well partnered with DPT Student Affairs Office to offer rock painting, coloring and learning about Kawa.

On Friday, September 12, 2025, Le Well and the DPT Student Affairs Office sponsored Day of Encouragement activities in the IPE Building.  Activities included coloring and rock painting (with a goal of starting an encouraging rock garden in the Medical Center Library.