John F. Burness, who led Duke University’s communications work for almost two decades and was the guiding force behind the Duke-Durham Neighborhood Partnership, died Monday. He was 77. Friends and ...

As the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame proudly celebrates its 50th Anniversary, the nomination committees of the organization have determined the induction categories to be recognized in 2026, ...

E.K. Powe Elementary School will honor John Burness, who is retiring June 30 from his post as Duke’s senior vice president for public affairs and government relations, by naming the school’s science ...

WASHINGTON: Widmeyer Communications tapped John Burness as senior counsel for the firm's higher education practice, starting September 1. The tech-focused healthcare specialist agency will stay in a ...

John Burness has the advantage of hindsight. No matter how grave the crisis, Burness, the former spokesman for Duke University, says an institution like Penn State can weather its current firestorm ...