Duke University's decision to close its legendary herbarium, the oldest and largest abandoned by its host institution, has sparked outrage among researchers and faculty. The closure, attributed to financial constraints, lack of communication, and alleged departmental competition, is being urged for reconsideration due to its significance in plant research and training.
Duke Universityβs Decision to Close Its Century-old Herbarium, a Renowned Plant Collection and Training Ground, Has Sparked Outcry Among Many - https://t.co/cnzE4kACGq
dude what is going on with natural history collections lately i feel like everything i was taught that was important about them doesn't actually matter because decisions like this and duke can just Happen https://t.co/qsDDd7kCUp
Faculty allege decision to close Duke Herbarium motivated by departmental competition, βlimited resourcesβ https://t.co/aKa6QZ1pxY
Urge Duke University to Reconsider Closing Their Herbarium https://t.co/YGGcEYvADn via @Change Example of lack of #plantawareness π±
Duke is closing its legendary herbariumβthe oldest and largest ever to be abandoned by its host institution. the decision is "just appalling" given the "diabolical crisis regarding diversity and climate," said @KathleenPryer @ahannahseo for @AtmosMag: https://t.co/5FBBa6Ajae
University officials say they cannot afford to maintain one of the largest herbariums in the United States. Researchers are urging Duke to reconsider. https://t.co/RddIEfbzQq
Timeline of decision to close Duke Herbarium reveals limited communication over multiple years https://t.co/eHpfCTCjHs