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May 19, 2023

Thanks for generous funding from The Duke Endowment, the Office of the Provost has selected seven research proposals that engage with “Racial and Social Equity in Local Context.” These projects will be led by Duke faculty members beginning as early as July 1. read more » about Seven Faculty Projects for Community Impact on Racial and Social Equity Issues

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May 11, 2023

Sharique Hasan is associate professor of strategy with a secondary appointment in sociology. He shares his excitement about working on a new research project, watching students turn into experts and traveling with his family. read more » about Three Quick Questions for Duke Faculty: Sharique Hasan

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May 10, 2023

Sarah Gaither, Bruce Jentleson and Brian Murray served as panelists in a discussion moderated by Adriane Lentz-Smith. Read excerpts and watch the recording to learn more. read more » about How Faculty Members Can Amplify Their Voices

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May 9, 2023

The inaugural Institute on Inquiry, Equity & Leadership in the Academic Department wrapped up last month. Five faculty members represented Duke as Ivy+ Provost Leadership Fellows. read more » about A Year-Long Dive Into Equity-Focused Leadership

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April 18, 2023

Seed grant recipients from several schools discussed their plans to build academic networks and strengthen faculty communities at Duke. read more » about Faculty Discuss Plans to Strengthen Campus Communities

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April 13, 2023

Adam Mestyan is an associate professor of history who researches and teaches the history of empire and subordinated states in the Arabic-speaking world. He talks about writing his newest book, researching the Nile Valley’s environmental history and enjoying a variety of hobbies. read more » about Three Quick Questions for Duke Faculty: Adam Mestyan

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April 12, 2023

What’s the difference between mentoring and coaching, anyway? Maria Wisdom explains what is distinctive about coaching and how might it be a powerful complement to the kinds of professional development faculty members receive from their mentors. read more » about Mentoring vs. Coaching: Why Faculty Need to Know the Difference

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March 17, 2023

Sarah Gaither is an associate professor in the Department of Psychology & Neuroscience and the director of the Duke Identity & Diversity Lab. She shares advice about preparing for tenure, describes what she’s working on and highlights what she likes about Durham. read more » about Three Quick Questions for Duke Faculty: Sarah Gaither

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March 9, 2023

The Office for Faculty Advancement has awarded seed grants to 14 new projects led by Duke faculty members from the Law School, Nicholas School of the Environment, School of Medicine, School of Nursing and Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. read more » about 14 Ways to Build Academic Networks and Strengthen Faculty Communities

Headshots of five Duke faculty members: Sharon Gerecht, Timothy Johnson, Hai “Helen” Li, Elizabeth Marsh and Patrick Smith
January 10, 2023

Nominated by their deans, Sharon Gerecht, Timothy Johnson, Hai “Helen” Li, Elizabeth Marsh and Patrick Smith were selected for a leadership development opportunity in the Atlantic Coast Conference during the 2023 calendar year. read more » about Meet Duke’s 2023 Fellows in the ACC Academic Leadership Network

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