It's no surprise that receiving college rejection letters, especially from a top school, can be extremely disheartening. However, one high school senior chose to actually respond to a letter of ...

A Georgia teen whose video of opening her Duke University acceptance letter at her mother's grave went viral last year overcame financial obstacles and is halfway through her first semester in Durham.

Duke University is a private institution that was founded in 1838. In the 2026 edition of Best Colleges, Duke University is ranked No. #7 in National Universities. It's also ranked No. #6 in Lowest ...