If you need help, please reach out to one of these resources, to a friend, colleague, neighbor or family member. There are people here who care about you. If you or someone you know is thinking about harming themselves, call 9-1-1. View the full list here. read more about Find Mental Health and Wellness Resources for the Duke Community »
Duke has the capacity to deliver 25,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines per week, Chancellor for Health Affairs A. Eugene Washington said at a Monday conversation with administrators. At the talk, administrators spoke to Duke’s vaccination efforts, hopes for an in-person communication and plans for summer 2021 programs. Read here for some key takeaways. read more about Duke Administrators discuss Vaccination Plans and more for Spring 2021 »
Professor Ashleigh Shelby Rosette (Fuqua) was part of a World Economic Forum panel "Delivering Justice in the New Economy." The discussion was part of WEF's annual event at Davos. Co-panelists were Peter Grauer, (Chairman of Bloomberg), Tatiana Clouthier (Secretary of Economy, Mexico) and Carmine di Sibio (Global Chairman & CEO of Ernst & Young). Moderated by Caroline Casey (Valuable 500). View the full event here. read more about Dr. Rosette discusses "Delivering Justice in the New Economy" on a World Economic Forum panel »
From Here to Equality: Reparations for Black Americans in the Twenty-First Century continues to garner accolades and recognition. It was recently covered in The New York Review. Additionally, Dr. William "Sandy" Darity (Sanford) was selected as a finalist for the Annual Association for the Study of African American Life and History Book Award. He was also among 56 distinguished experts elected to the National Academy of Social Insurance. BTT applauds Dr. Darity’s continued success. Find more… read more about Many Congratulations to Dr. William "Sandy" Darity as he starts of 2021 strong! »
The Duke University School of Nursing’s (DUSON) leadership in research and education has risen in the 2021 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Nursing School rankings and improved its standing for 2020 among leading NIH Nursing Research institutions. DUSON’s ranking as an online nursing program jumped four positions from the previous year to be named the #3 program in the nation. In addition, the U.S. News & World Report recognized four of DUSON’s MSN online major programs… read more about DUSON Rises in National Academic and Research Rankings »
The Sanford School of Public Policy faculty members have proposed a variety of ideas to the incoming Biden administration. Among them, Dr. William Darity argues for a commission on reparations. In an article in Vox, professor Darity agreed with this approach, noting that there was precedence for such a commission - a report about Japanese American reparations, Personal Justice Denied, was produced by the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians. However, Darity warns the quality of… read more about 5 Research-Based Ideas for the Biden Administration »
Dr. Adia K. Ross, Duke Regional Hospital's chief medical officer, interviewed by ABC11 to answer viewers’ questions, and directing people to the Duke Health website to register for a vaccination appointment. She shares "I want people to think about this in the current context in how the vaccine is being distributed and which population is going first," said Dr. Ross. "So, you should feel very confident healthcare professionals would not put their own at risk for something if we didn't… read more about Dr. Adia K. Ross comments on reassuring vaccine concerns in ABC11 »
President Vincent Price and other Duke leaders began the semester on a positive, but cautious note, telling faculty and staff during a virtual conversation Monday that Duke remains in a comparatively stable position both financially and in protecting campus health during the pandemic. During the conversation broadcast on YouTube, Price, Provost Sally Kornbluth, Chancellor Dr. Eugene Washington and Executive Vice President Daniel Ennis answered questions submitted in advance by faculty and staff. The full briefing… read more about Duke Leaders Update the University Community »
Symposium keynote speaker and Professor of Dance at Duke University, North Carolina, Dr Thomas F. DeFrantz speaks from his personal experience of queering on a project which “shifted the sense of what my dancing could be and could be for” as well as asking wider questions of what queering might evoke for us in terms of imagination, effort, agreement and limitless possibilities. Read more on his experience here. read more about Towards an otherwise sort of being: Queering the Somatic Symposium »
Congratulations to William Darity Jr. and co-writer Kirsten Mullen for being named finalists for the annual Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) book award for From Here to Equality: Reparations for Black Americans in the Twenty-First Century. The ASALH Book Prize will recognize an outstanding book that engages the archival record to illuminate and analyze African Americans’ social, political, and cultural realities. While an engagement with archives is required… read more about Congratulations to William Darity on finalist selection for annual Association for the Study of African American Life and History Book Award »
Congratulations to Senior Lecturing Fellow Crystal Grant, who has been elected to the board of directors of the Clinical Legal Education Association. Read more here. read more about Congratulations to Crystal Grant on her appointment to the Clinical Legal Education Association Board of Directors »
Dr. William Darity, Jr. was among 56 distinguished experts elected to the National Academy of Social Insurance. He was approved by The Board of Directors of the National Academy of Social Insurance, bringing the total active membership to over 1,100. The Academy advances solutions to challenges facing the nation by increasing public understanding of how social insurance contributes to economic security. This mission encompasses established social insurance programs – Workers’ Compensation, Unemployment Insurance,… read more about Congratulations to William Darity on being elected to the National Academy of Social Insurance »
The windows of Durham Station have become the latest canvas for a powerful national art initiative that seeks to emphasize the disproportionate impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on communities of color and to encourage public discussion about the virus and its toll. The Nasher Museum, in collaboration with Duke Arts and Duke Health, began presenting the national RESIST COVID/TAKE 6! campaign last fall. “TAKE 6” refers to the recommended feet of distance that people should keep from one another to… read more about GoDurham, Duke partner on art campaign that highlights two viruses: COVID and racism »
“Our democracy is not only fragile, but it can be destroyed in a flash. How do you get people to believe in this idea of democracy again?” Paula McClain, Duke professor of political science and dean of The Graduate School, quoted on the PBS NewsHour on the challenge facing the new Biden administration to unify the nation. Read more here. read more about Paula McClain comments on the challenge facing the new Biden administration to unify the nation »
The tuition assistance program provides reimbursement of tuition for eligible classes taken at Duke or any other higher educational institution accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools with a physical presence in North Carolina. The benefit provides Duke employees who have at least two years of continuous full-time service up to $5,250 per calendar year to cover a maximum of three classes per semester or quarter. Read more here. read more about Earn an Academic Degree with Duke's Reimbursement Benefit »
Charmaine Royal, Professor of African & African American Studies and Martin Smith, Dean of Academic Affairs at Trinity College of Arts and Sciences among board named to oversee selection process for new Nakayama Scholars Service program. Nakayama Public Service Scholarship is part of the university’s efforts to encourage students to use their Duke experience to engage with the large challenges facing communities around the world and will provide tuition assistance to five seniors who plan to enter public… read more about New Nakayama Scholars Program to Support Students Seeking to Enter Public Service »
Co-Director of the Wrongful Convictions Clinic James E. Coleman Jr. was elated to celebrate the clinic's 10th client to be exonerated this month. On Jan. 19 a Mecklenburg County Superior Court judge vacated the conviction and ordered the release of Wrongful Convictions Clinic client Willie George Shaw, who spent nearly six years in prison after entering an Alford plea in connection with the death of a nursing home resident. Read more on the case here. read more about Exoneration of Willie Shaw marks 10th secured by Wrongful Convictions Clinic »
In ArtReview's Power100 series, they recognize the most influential people in 2020 in the contemporary artworld. Felwine Sarr (Romance) was honored alongside Bénédicte Savoy for their advocacy work regarding the repatriation of cultural artifacts and other items to be returned from Western museums to their African origins. Read more here. read more about Congratulations to Felwine Sarr on being honored for his work in ArtReview »
Oluwadamilola Fayanju, MD, MA, MPHS, FACS, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, looks to the future of breast cancer care in 2021, and outlines the increased importance of social determinants of health and well as the significance of reducing disparities between cancer care in all patients. This interview was recorded via an online conference call with The Video Journal of Oncology (VJOncology). Read more here. read more about Oluwadamilola Fayanju presents on reducing disparities in breast cancer care at SABCS 2020 »
Shennette Garrett-Scott of The New York Review gives a detailed examination of Professor Darity (Sanford) and Kirsten Mullen's From Here to Equality: Reparations for Black Americans in the Twenty-First Century. Read more here. read more about What Price Wholeness?: A review of From Here to Equality »
Dr. Nicki Washington (Computer Science) delivered the keynote address at the Future of CS Summit hosted by the Computer Science Teachers Association. Her speech focused on diversity and inclusion, emphasizing that "racism isn't a bug; it's a feature." Read more here. read more about Nicki Washington delivers keynote address at Future of CS Summit »
The Duke University Board of Trustees' Climate and Sustainability Task Force is working to maximize the University's potential total societal impact (TSI) through a focus on how an educational institution can help create a sustainable future for our students, our employees, and the communities in which we live. Share your priorities on how Duke should tackle the climate crisis & community sustainability. Take the survey (best on laptops) by Jan. 22 to help inform a board of trustees task force. read more about Use your voice: complete survey by Jan. 22 to share what you think Duke should prioritize to tackle the climate crisis »
In the first of a two-part discussion, Duke Professors Thavolia Glymph and Ed Balleisen discuss the broad history of structural racism in the United States. To learn more about what's being done to advance racial equity at Duke, visit http://anti-racism.duke.edu Watch video here. read more about The Evolution of Racism in American History | Part One »
Professor Felwine Sarr was featured in the french-language Young Africa magazine. See more here. read more about Felwine Sarr featured in Young Africa for his book Afrotopia »
After an intensive nationwide search by a school-wide committee, Karis Boyd-Sinkler has been named the new Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Pratt School of Engineering, beginning in March 2021. In this vital role, Boyd-Sinkler will work with Duke Engineering’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Community (DEIC) Committee and the school’s four departments to advance diversity, equity, inclusion and community through activities, programs, relationships, and the development and implementation of a… read more about Boyd-Sinkler Named Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for Duke Engineering »
Dr. Mark Anthony Neal (AAAS) deftly moderated the Black Frame: New Voices of Documentary, an A&E IndieFilms Speakeasy event, where acclaimed contemporary Black filmmakers discuss how they are moving the documentary form forward using new approaches, cinematic languages, and theory in their recent work. View the documentary event here. read more about Dr. Mark Anthony Neal Moderates Black Frame: New Voices of Documentary | A&E IndieFilms Speakeasy »
Dr. Maria Tackett, an assistant professor of the practice with Duke’s Department of Statistical Science, documents how COVID-19 interrepted her classroom and how she adjusted to the changes. She finds that, "Adapting my classes for remote learning made me rethink what learning is done in the classroom versus what students can learn on their own. Despite the challenging circumstances, I’m pleased with how the semester went using the flipped classroom approach and how much students engaged under the new format." Read… read more about A Flipped Classroom Sparks Online Student Engagement »
The COVID-19 vaccine will protect you and others from the virus and help us end this pandemic. While people with medical conditions may be concerned about the vaccine, Duke Health experts said that having a medical condition can increase your risk of getting very sick if you are infected. “One of the great things about these vaccines is that they can be used in a wide variety of individuals," said Kenneth Schmader, MD, a geriatric disease specialist at Duke. He and other Duke experts explained why the benefits of… read more about Weigh the Benefits of the COVID-19 Vaccine Against the Risk for Infection »
President Vincent Price invited others to join a series of online Leadership Conversations to address concerns about the new semester. “As we return from the holidays and look ahead to the spring semester, we know that we face significant challenges—and quite a few opportunities—in the months ahead,” Price wrote. “While we anticipate that our COVID testing and Duke United policies will remain largely the same as the fall, we want to offer an opportunity for updates and feedback.” It will take place for faculty… read more about Price invites Duke Community to Leadership Conversations January 25-29 »
After last week’s invasion of the U.S. Capitol by a gang of rioters egged on by President Trump, longtime observers of government and politics are trying to determine just how much damage the nation has suffered and how it can begin to recover. At Duke, three experts, including Darrell Miller (Law) and Dr. Adriene Lentz-Smith (History) discussed the challenges the nation now faces. Read more here. read more about Duke experts discuss the U.S. Capitol Riots: Where do we go from here? »