Duke Centennial: Black Faculty Trailblazers

Meet many Black Faculty at Duke that have been highlighted as Centennial Trailblazers, who are leading us into the next century. These Trailblazers boast accomplishments such as: reigniting the long dormant national conversation on reparations, Presidential Early Career Awardees, creating a more equitable STEM education system, expanding the concept of diversity relevant to everyone, and significantly advancing the undergraduate experience at Duke. Learn more about their impact in Duke’s history here:

Dr. Gary Bennett, (Dean of Trinity College of Arts and Sciences, Professor of Psychology & Neuroscience)
https://100.duke.edu/story/gary-bennett/   

Dr. Shaundra Daily (Professor of the Practice in Electrical and Computer Engineering & Computer Science) 
https://100.duke.edu/story/shaundra-daily/

 Dr. William,“Sandy” Darity (Professor of Public Policy, African and African American Studies, and Economics) 
https://100.duke.edu/story/sandy-darity/

Dr. Kafui Dzirasa (Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences)
https://100.duke.edu/story/kafui-dzirasa/

Dr. Crystal Grant (Associate Clinical Professor of Law)
https://100.duke.edu/story/crystal-grant/

Dr. Ashleigh Shelby Rosette (Professor of Leadership at the Fuqua School of Business) 
https://100.duke.edu/story/ashleigh-shelby-rosette/