DURHAM, N.C. - Duke Athletics continues to pay tribute to the university's Centennial this fall, hosting celebrations at eight home sports events in recognition of 100 years since Trinity College became Duke University.
Duke kicked off its Centennial celebration on Jan. 9, with a day of events highlighting the people, groups and achievements at Duke over the past 100 years. Duke has used this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, visit
100.duke.edu
"Our Centennial is a gift to us: our chance to pause and contemplate our past, to appreciate the present, and to plan for our future," said Duke President
Vincent E. Price.
A leader in collegiate athletics, Duke has won 17 NCAA team titles and 23 NCAA individual titles. Excellence in the athletics arena and the classroom are synonymous at Duke as the Blue Devils have achieved the most ACC Honor Roll selections in 36 of the past 37 years.
Duke student-athletes will receive T-shirts and bag tags with the Centennial logo and rally towels will be given away to early arriving fans at each designated home event. Additionally, a video highlighting a few of the best moments over the past 100 years will be played for those in attendance to enjoy.
The Blue Devils kick off their fall portion of the Centennial on Sept. 13, with men's soccer hosting North Carolina at 7 p.m. The fall segment of the Centennial celebration schedule of events is below.
SEPTEMBER
13 - Men's Soccer
22-23 - Men's Golf
28 - Football
29 - Volleyball
OCTOBER
3 - Women's Soccer
NOVEMBER
1 - Field Hockey
14 - Women's Basketball
16 - Men's Basketball
Duke Centennial
In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, visit 100.duke.edu
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