As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to you—our students, faculty, and staff.
Together, you make Duke an extraordinary community.
We all know that this has been a challenging year. We’ve faced difficult choices and changes as we’ve navigated a shifting landscape in higher education. Yet even in times of uncertainty, I continue to be inspired by the
creativity, compassion, and resilience that define Duke.
Across our classrooms, hospitals, clinics, and labs—and in communities near and far—you have shown what it means to live our mission with purpose. And you have shown up to support one another, in moments of challenge,
and in moments of celebration.
While many of us will take time this week to rest and reconnect with loved ones, I want to extend my special thanks to those who will be working through the holiday: caring for patients, maintaining our facilities, and supporting essential operations.
Your dedication sustains us all.
I hope during this Thanksgiving week, you can take some time to reflect, recharge, and feel pride in the difference you make here at Duke.
Thank you, and best wishes for a peaceful and restorative holiday.