“Wednesday evening at Belmont University, I had the privilege of witnessing something increasingly rare: a genuine friendship navigating discourse with soul and grace…”
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“You disagree with your friend’s political views. You could:
a) Cancel the friend on social media
b) End the friendship in real life
c) Start a magazine where classmates with opposing views share their essays to better understand each other
Duke juniors Zachary Partnoy (liberal) and Sherman Criner (conservative) chose option “c.””
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“The first evening of the Transformative Ideas and POLIS Symposium kicked off in style March 6 with a “Spring in the 20s” ball. Think suits, long dresses and live jazz.”
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In an article for The Chronicle about the growing focus on civil discourse in higher education, Professor and POLIS Director Abdullah Antepli emphasized that meaningful…
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“Amid concerns about academic freedom and rising political polarization on college campuses across the country, leaders at Duke and other universities have adopted new rhetoric to prioritize ideological diversity, coined “civil discourse.””
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Professor Bill Adair ABC News (Quoted) 2.6.25 Flying’s gotten safer – and less reported on. Washington crash shows how the aviation beat is fading …
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“Less than a month into his second term, President Donald Trump has signed over 60 executive orders, the most in a president’s first 100 days in over four decades.
To understand the quantity, legality and implications of the president’s executive orders, The Chronicle spoke to three professors from the Sanford School of Public Policy.”
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“In a time of polarization and political tensions at universities across the country, Duke alumni are joining efforts to promote academic freedom and viewpoint diversity on campus.”
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“It’s no secret that Americans’ ability to engage in meaningful conversations across political, cultural, and ideological divides feels more strained than ever. In this episode, we discuss how to bring people together. Two words: civil discourse.”
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Professor and POLIS Director Abdullah Antepli joined Sanford’s Interim Dean Manoj Mohanan for a timely discussion on fostering civility during the 2024 election cycle. Throughout…
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“Duke professors reflected on the results of the 2024 presidential election and spoke about Trump’s second administration during the “What now? Making Sense of the 2024 Presidential Election” post-election panel hosted by Duke’s Program in American Grand Strategy Wednesday…”
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“Across this polarized country, college professors are grappling with the same dilemma: how to create a classroom environment where students feel free to speak their minds?”
Comments closedProfessor Abdullah Antepli Elon News Network (Quoted) 10.10.24 “North Carolina governor race defined by stark contrast, serious consequences” Professor Nick Carnes The New Political (Cited)…
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Professor Polly Ha invited POLIS Director, Professor Abdullah Antepli, to lecture to her students in “The Good Life” class. Professor Antepli, who is the former…
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“The Duke College Republicans have remobilized since they disbanded in 2020. DCR President Zander Pitrus outlined their goals as: “advancing the timeless virtues of tolerance, the spirited contest of ideas and civil disagreement through the scope of Republican causes.” Professor Abdullah Antepli will serve as faculty adviser. Pitrus argues that Antepli is students “last beacon of hope for free speech.”
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“North Carolina’s general election for governor is a battle between contrasts. Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson will face off against Attorney General Josh Stein on Nov. 5, along with Libertarian Mike Ross, Green Party’s Wayne Turner and Constitution Party’s Vinny Smith. Ross, Smith and Turner are all polling at 3% or less, according to data from Sept. 25 to 29 in a Quinnipiac University poll.
The two main candidates disagree on a number of issues…”
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“Professor Abdullah Antepli co-hosted “Combatting Antisemitism and Islamophobia: Best Practices in Challenging Times,” a recent conference at UC San Diego. During the conference, he shared insights on effective strategies and the importance of fostering dialogue to address forms of hate in academic, political, and social settings. He remarked that “Hate has a long incubation period… Every hate manifests differently and we have to defeat each type of hate differently. I hope this increased attention recognizes we didn’t arrive here in one day and the solution will not be around the corner.”
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“If the severity of polarization in the United States were tracked like terrorism, we’d be fast approaching code red, the most severe warning. That’s according to Abdullah Antepli, new director of Duke’s Civil Discourse Project.”
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“Where were you on April 27, 2019? If you were living in San Diego, you may recall: It was the day John Earnest entered the Chabad of Poway and opened fire. Fifty worshippers were there. Earnest killed one of them and injured three others.
Our community was rocked. A hate crime in San Diego? It couldn’t happen here.
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“John Hood, president of the John William Pope Foundation and adjunct instructor at the Sanford School of Public Policy, spoke to students about the foundations of American conservatism at a Thursday event…”
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Originally hosted by the Kenan Institute of Ethics, The Civil Discourse Project (CDP) will now be housed with Polis: Center for Politics. CDP has been…
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“Former president Donald Trump faced a reported assassination attempt this weekend at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. In response to public discourse on how this development will impact the upcoming election and the future of American democracy, The Chronicle spoke with three experts from Duke’s public policy and political science departments to gain their insights on the matter…”
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Polis Director Abdullah Antepli, Trinity Academic Dean Mark Dalhouse, and Sanford Professor Mac McCorkle spoke to The Chronicle on the assassination attempt against Former President…
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“Duke’s leaders are the people who champion the University community during good times and bad, inspiring others with their emphasis on values and progress. The leaders featured on this year’s Chron15 list are coaches, student leaders and faculty who used their power for good as they shaped the University’s future, encouraged student success and worked tirelessly to improve the Duke experience…”
Comments closed“Abdullah Antepli, associate professor of the practice at Sanford and associate professor of the practice of interfaith relations at the Divinity School, will become the new director of Polis: Center for Politics in the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University as of July 1, Dean Judith Kelley announced today…”
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Professor Abdullah Antepli has been appointed Associate Vice President and Associate Vice Provost for Community-Engaged Research and Teaching with Duke’s Office of Durham & Community Affairs.…
Comments closedAssociate Professor Abdullah Antepli was interviewed by students at the American School in Japan for their newspaper Hanabi about the role religion plays in academia.…
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Sanford professor Abdullah Antepli and general counsel for the North Carolina Chamber, Ray Starling co-wrote an op-ed on the NC Leadership Forum in the Fayetteville…
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