<p>Indeed, iameinstein, you are correct: Duke does not use its 19 “affiliates” as “advertising fodder” (except in press releases, fund-raising propaganda, etc. But let’s agree not to count that.) Perhaps Duke’s overall modesty on this score can be traced to…</p>
<p>a) The fact that the Nobel committee has never awarded the prize to a Duke faculty member so…</p>
<p>b) It reaches 19 through the kind of “affiliation” claims–eg, someone got a master’s there 30 years ago–for which UChicago gets ribbed. But then it…well, it stops at 19. For a self-styled major research university that fancies itself in UChicago’s league, yes dear, that is a bit awkward.</p>
<p>So, instead, Duke sticks with advertising fodder that’s much more germane to academic excellence. Like Blue Devil spirit!</p>
<p>Again, outstanding and important thread. Among the finest. Let’s keep it going…</p>