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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 in history, law and political science discussed the challenges the nation now faces. In a wide-ranging virtual media briefing, the scholars looked at the historical precursors to the insurrection, the infiltration of police and military by white nationalists,… read more about US Capitol Riots: Where Do We Go From Here? »

Last year, a dozen Duke University doctoral students used Graduate Student Training Enhancement Grants (GSTEG) to acquire new skills, knowledge or experiences that will enhance their original research. In these excerpts from their reports, students reflect on what they learned. Jacqueline Allain, Ph.D. in History Birthing Imperial Citizens I used my GSTEG grant to attend the Caribbean Philosophical Association (CPA) Summer School. During this week-long program, I attended seminars led by important scholars of critical… read more about Doctoral Students Gain New Perspectives on Their Research »

Americans were shocked Wednesday by the image of rioters storming through the U.S. Capitol, ransacking galleries, hallways and offices. For law professor Darrell Miller, the attack also prompted questions about white supremacy and how Americans respond to race.    “The police response to the insurrection at the Capitol shows two things,” said Miller, Melvin G. Shimm Professor of Law at Duke. “First, how incredibly dangerous it is if we as a country allow armed political protest to become the norm… read more about DC Riot Underscores Dangers of White Supremacy, Experts Say »

Gabriel Rosenberg, an associate professor of Gender, Sexuality & Feminist Studies and History, co-authored an article in The New Republic about the meat industry, arguing that "how Americans claim they want to treat animals and how American animals are actually treated are two very different things," as revealed by artifical insemination practices. read more about The Meat Industry’s Bestiality Problem »

This fall, Bass Connections hosted a virtual event to share stories of the program’s impact with our supporters. Three Duke students described their experiences as team members on projects exploring the global financial crisis, youth concussions and sustainable farming. Leadership Opportunities Maria Paz Rios ’21, History and Mathematics Duke senior Maria Paz Rios is a member of the American Predatory Lending and the Global Financial Crisis team. The team aims to draw from local, state and national perspectives in… read more about What We’re Getting Out of Our Bass Connections Teams »

 COVID-19 has laid bare the social inequalities of our age: Counties with higher rates of poverty and housing density also have higher COVID-19 morbidity and mortality. Risk of death of COVID-19 is three times higher among Black, Hispanic and Indigenous Americans than for white Americans. And millions of Americans have lost access to jobs, income and healthcare in the crashing economy.  Perhaps it is fitting, then, that this is the environment in which we are launching the new minor in Inequality Studies at Duke… read more about Why studying inequality matters »

The centennial of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote, and an election year in which more women than ever were running for political office made this fall an ideal time to study “Women in the Political Process” at Duke. But when undergraduates signed up for the Gender, Sexuality & Feminist Studies course, they didn’t know they would be getting a lesson in documentary filmmaking, too. “As I was putting the finishing touches on the syllabus, Center for Documentary Studies Director Wesley Hogan reached… read more about GSF Projects Showcase Undergraduate Research Through Documentary Filmmaking »

Samuel Daly, an assistant professor of African & African American Studies, International Comparative Studies and History, used his expertise on the history of policing in Nigeria to provide an analysis of the recent protests against the country's Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). read more about Nigerians Got Their Abusive SARS Police Force Abolished – But Elation Soon Turned to Frustration  »

Jessica Hauger recently published a short article in Nursing Clio, an open access, peer reviewed blog project focusing on gender and medicine. Drawn from Hauger’s dissertation research, the piece explores the complicated work and legacy of Laura Pedrick, an Indigenous woman whose nursing labor became part of her lifelong work to protect Kiowa peoplehood in an era of intense colonial intrusion. The piece is part of the site’s Beyond Florence series, which seeks to expand public scholarship… read more about Jessica Hauger writes on Kiowa healer Laura Pedrick for "Nursing Clio" »

William A. Darity (Samuel DuBois Cook Distinguished Professor of Public Policy, Economics and African and African American Studies), Malachi Hacohen (Professor of History) and Adam Hollowell (Adjunct Instructor of Education) co-wrote an article for Inside Higher Ed about Duke's new inequality studies minor, arguing that students, professors and administrators need a deeper understanding of how human disparities have developed, why they persist and how they evolve over time. read more about The Importance of Inequality Studies »

A chemistry and computer science major seeking to further explore solutions to climate change. A first-generation college student who studies the connection between race, history and educational policy. An African and African American Studies major who translated her research into service helping others in Durham overcome racial barriers to housing and education. These are the recipients of this year’s Faculty Scholars Awards, the highest bestowed by Duke faculty on undergraduates and honors students for a record of… read more about Three Undergraduates Named Faculty Scholars for Outstanding Records of Research »

DURHAM, N.C. – Two Duke University seniors were among 32 recipients selected this weekend for the prestigious Rhodes Scholarships. Kendall Jefferys, from Keller, Texas, and Jamal Burns, from Saint Louis, Missouri, were chosen from among 953 applicants at colleges and universities throughout the country. The scholarships provide all expenses for two or three years of study at the University of Oxford in England. Recipients are selected on the basis of high academic achievement, personal integrity, leadership… read more about Two Duke Seniors Awarded Rhodes Scholarship »

DURHAM, N.C. -- Duke University senior Amelia Steinbach of Durham, North Carolina, is one of 12 Americans selected this weekend to receive the George J. Mitchell Scholarship for a year of graduate study in Ireland. This year, 453 students applied for the scholarship, named in honor of Sen. George Mitchell’s contributions to the Northern Ireland peace process. Recipients are chosen on the basis of academic distinction, leadership and service. Steinbach, a political science major with minors in Gender, Sexuality &… read more about Duke Senior Awarded George J. Mitchell Scholarship to Study in Ireland »

The pandemic, wildfires in the west, a hurricane brewing in the Gulf of Mexico, an avalanche of misinformation and the most contentious presidential race in recent memory are combining to create an unprecedented election season. Record numbers of Americans are voting early, many of whom are spending hours in line to do so. What does all this mean? Three Duke faculty members and the leader of a nonpartisan group at Duke dedicated to getting students to the polls took questions from journalists Wednesday during a digital… read more about Pandemic, Voter Suppression, Record Early Voting – Experts Discuss 2020 Election »

Voter intimidation can be as subtle as staring at someone because they come from a specific ethnic group or questioning their citizenship status to pretending to be an official poll worker, attempting to block someone’s entrance into the polling place and — in this time of COVID — crowding others without wearing a protective mask. It can also emerge long before election day, in policies that marginalize specific groups of voters. “Having to drive long distances to vote past a gauntlet of hostile signs, such as giant… read more about Voter Intimidation Is Real. Here's What You Can Do About It »

History Professor John Jeffries Martin remarked that French philosopher Michel de Montaigne would have been pleased with the small group discussion session held Oct. 12 – and particularly by the global representation of the Duke students participating. “(Montaigne was) one of the first thinkers in Western Europe to theorize the global,” Martin said, noting that though his focus is on Italian history, he frequently returns to Montaigne because his works “grow with you.” Joining remotely from Ankara in Turkey, Toronto and… read more about Martin leads lively discussion of Montaigne in new series for undergrads »

The 2020 election stands out for many reasons, including voter confusion. For reliable information about the voting process this election season, Deondra Rose, assistant professor at the Sanford School of Public Policy and research director of POLIS, turns to a range of sources: WEBSITES •    Our own vote.duke.edu website offers a wealth of information. From the homepage, students, staff and faculty can find the information they need to register to vote, request an absentee ballot and even sign up to receive… read more about Who Are Your Trusted Sources for Information on Voting? »

A virtual exhibit and event bring student scholarship to new audiences When Mellon Visiting Professor Silvio Luiz de Almeida arrived at Duke this spring, he partnered with History Professor John French to offer students a timely, global look at the parallel struggles for racial justice in Brazil and the United States – two countries in the Western Hemisphere with the largest Afro-descended populations. Almeida and French planned an innovative final project for their course: student contributions to an exhibit about a… read more about Black Lives Matter Brazil-USA »

Jacqueline's dissertation explores the intersections of motherhood, (re)production, and citizenship in nineteenth-century Martinique. The Fulbright-Hays DDRA fellowship will allow her to spend 6 months in France consulting several major archives such as Nationales d’Outre-Mer, located in Aix-en-Provence, the Archives Départementales de laMartinique in Fort-de-France, Martinique, and the Biblioteque Nationale, Bibliothèque de l’Arsenal, and Archives Nationales in Paris. She will also use this opportunity to connect with… read more about Jacequeline Allain and Natalie Gasparawicz have been awarded Fulbright-Hays DDRA fellowships. »

Here are recently published and forthcoming books by Duke authors, from September and October:   Marc Zvi Brettler, co-author: “The Bible With and Without Jesus: How Jews and Christians Read the Same Stories Differently” Annotated Edition (HarperOne, Oct. 27, 2020) Avshalom Caspi and Terrie E. Moffitt, co-authors: “The Origins of You: How Childhood Shapes Later Life” (Harvard University Press) Samuel Fury Childs Daly: “A History of the Republic of Biafra: Law, Crime,… read more about New Great Reads from Duke Authors »