Beyond the Gym, Fitness Program in Action 

Kunshan, China – May Sports and fitness have become an integral and energetic part of campus life. Since its founding, DKU Athletics has offered a wide range of vibrant fitness programs, including open classes, fitness events, and wellness services.  “Bring In, Send Out” Project | Full-Coverage Sports Service Bring In | Fitness Workshops at the Sports […]

2026 DKU Athletics Awards Recap | Beyond the Game, A Celebration of Us

Kunshan, China – April 27 Applause, anticipation, and a shared sense of pride filled the AB Ballroom on April 27 as the DKU community came together for the 2026 DKU Athletics Awards.  Opening Remarks Dean of Student Experience-Christopher Van Velzer Christopher talks about the true value of DKU’s campus sports experience. He states that taking […]

DKU Claims Championship at 2026 Kunshan College Basketball League!

Kunshan, China – April 16 After five days of competition and intense matches, the 2026 Kunshan Basketball Association Cup Kunshan University Basketball League came to a successful conclusion recently. Duke Kunshan University basketball varsity team reverse the situation throughout the tournament and ultimately won the championship with a perfect record! In the April 16 final, […]

DKU Ultimate Frisbee successfully advanced to the Regional Finals of 8th CUUA

Shanghai, China – March 28-29 DKU ultimate frisbee team group photo The qualifiers for the 8th China University Ultimate Association Championships were successfully held on March 28–29, 2026 in Jiading District, Shanghai. This year’s event attracted ultimate teams from several universities, including East China Normal University, Fudan University, and Tongji University. After multiple rounds of […]

Tinghao Zhang: Building Legacy Through Unity and Perseverance

Tinghao Zhang, a graduating student in the Class of 2026, intends to major in Molecular Bioscience and serve as the captain of the basketball team. Tinghao’s agile figure on the court Q: If you had to use three words to describe the DKU Basketball Team in your heart, what would they be? (You can explain it […]

DKU Successfully Defends Season Championship in 25/26 Sino-Foreign University Cup

Shanghai, China – April 18-19 Big group photo The final leg of the 2025/26 Sino-Foreign University Cup came to a close on April 18 at NYU Shanghai. Following two days of competition, Duke Kunshan University delivered a strong overall performance in the NYUSH leg and secured the championship of the final leg. UNNC placed second, while […]

Kendo Connections, Friendships Forged – DKU’s 2nd Kendo Invitational Tournament Concludes Successfully!

Kunshan, China – March 29 Group photo of participants In March 2026, DKU hosted its 2nd Kendo Invitational, attracting participants from universities including Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, University of Nottingham Ningbo China, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and local dojos Yushan Club and Zhixing Dojo. Athletes’ competition photo The event showcased intense matches and sportsmanship in both […]

Jasper Ang’s Journey Through Volleyball and Beyond

Jasper Ang, an undergraduate in the Class of 2028 from Riverside, California, intends to major in Behavioral Science and plays as an outside hitter for the DKU Men’s Volleyball Team. Motto:Be great. For Jasper, volleyball is not just a sport—it is a space for self-discovery, discipline, and conviction. Since picking up the game in high […]

DKU Tai Chi Team Earns Strong Results at International Competition

Wuyishan,Fujian, China – March 21 DKU Tai Chi Team Earns Strong Results at International Competition Group photo of our school’s student participants Held on the first-ever International Tai Chi Day, the event brought together more than 1,200 participants from 15 countries and regions, including China, the United States, Russia, and Kazakhstan, with many professional teams […]