In 2023, a White House intern read aloud a clever new poem to White House CHIPS Coordinator Ronnie Chatterji. Its humor and niche references amused…
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Professor Mac McCorkle The American Prospect (Quoted) 9.23.24 “Mark Robinson: A Product of the Republican Controversy Pipeline” ABC11 (Quoted) 9.16.24 “After a second ‘assassination attempt’ on Trump,…
Comments closedIn a recent article for The Lemur, a student-run magazine maintained by Duke’s Transformative Ideas LLC, Sherman Criner (PPS ‘26) shared his thoughts on polarization…
Comments closedProfessors Asher Hildebrand and Mac McCorkle contributed to The Chronicle’s comprehensive guide to the 2024 local elections across North Carolina. They provided expertise on the…
Comments closed“Professor Mallory SoRelle was quoted in the BBC regarding the contentious political landscape surrounding student debt relief in the 2024 election cycle. SoRelle highlighted how polls are showing significant support for student-debt relief among Democrats and Independents. She noted, “If [Biden’s plans] actually had gone through in a timely manner, I think we would see a much bigger boost for Democrats, but this is an issue that voters still say they care about.”
Comments closed“In a recent discussion with WWL First News, Professor Bruce Jentleson provided a detailed account of the tragic attacks in Israel on October 7, 2023. He traced the historical context leading up to these events, including developments over the past year and the broader conflict since Israel’s creation. He commented on Israel’s recent attack on members of Hezbollah, where they used exploding pagers to take out members of the organization in a surprise attack. He noted that this attack is bound to lead to further escalation: “This is not a [comment] on who is right and who is wrong, this is just hardheaded strategy that is making Israel less secure.”
Comments closedTurning 30 in 2024: What the 2024 Election Means to Me Taylor A. Mayberry (MBA ’26) Sep 19, 2024 Share on Facebook 𝕏 Share on…
Comments closedProfessor Nick Carnes Election Law Blog (Cited) 8.8.24 Carnes’ book on white-collar government was referenced in a profile on Tim Walz’ financial disclosures Professor Asher…
Comments closedCongressman David Price and David Dreier wrote for Newsweek on the proposed cuts to the national service program AmeriCorps. They argue that these cuts “defy…
Comments closedPolis Director Abdullah Antepli, Trinity Academic Dean Mark Dalhouse, and Sanford Professor Mac McCorkle spoke to The Chronicle on the assassination attempt against Former President…
Comments closedProfessor Deondra Rose was featured in DukeMag on her perspective on the current political season, the role of social media, polarization, the future of democracy,…
Comments closedAmerican Democracy at a Crossroads: Proposals for Democratic Reform and Renewal May 9, 2024 Share on Facebook 𝕏 Share on Twitter Share on Email “How…
Comments closedA Student Perspective: The 2024 Republican Presidential Primary Debate Jordan Phillips (’26) Apr 24, 2024 Share on Facebook 𝕏 Share on Twitter Share on Email…
Comments closedSanford Faculty Nick Carnes and Kristin Goss have been named Duke distinguished professors. Professor Carnes joined Duke faculty in 2011 and will be the Z. Smith…
Comments closedProfessor Mallory SoRelle has been granted the National Science Foundation (NSF) Career Award for her research into the societal impacts of financial technology. Sanford’s Senior Associate Dean…
Comments closedProfessor Asher Hildebrand was quoted in an article by Salomé Ramírez and Yeny García for Voices of America on polarization and the current election cycle.…
Comments closedProfessors Asher Hildebrand, Deondra Rose, Sunshine Hillygus, Phil Napoli, and Sanford Dean Judith Kelley participated in a media briefing for a group of international journalists on youth voter…
Comments closedIn the run up to the North Carolina Super Tuesday Primary, Professor Deondra Rose joined WUNC to offer her political expertise and reflect on voter sentiment. She expressed her…
Comments closedProfessor Nick Carnes, alongside collaborator Eric Hansen, Associate Professor of Political Science at Loyola University Chicago, conducted a national study of the occupational backgrounds of…
Comments closedAs part of a university-wide initiative to address ongoing violence in the Middle East, Duke University Provost Alec Gallimore has appointed Bruce Jentleson, William Preston Few…
Comments closedPolis Distinguished Fellow David Price wrote for WRAL on two-state diplomacy in the Middle East. He argues, “the two-state idea is still uniquely promising in…
Comments closedProfessor Bruce Jentleson appeared on CBS17 to discuss the impact of escalated tensions in the Middle East. He was asked to comment on the potential…
Comments closedProfessor Asher Hildebrand has been named the inaugural Director of the executive Master of Public Affairs (MPA) degree program. The program is designed for “experienced…
Comments closedProfessor Aaron Chatterji spoke to David Westin on the Wall Street Week Daily on the economy and economic policies facing the U.S. presidential election. He…
Comments closedProfessor David Schanzer wrote for Inside Higher Education on colleges failure to properly teach the historical context behind the Israel-Palestine conflict or provide adequate spaces…
Comments closed“Conference Chair Abdullah Antepli opened the Combating Hate and Bias conference on Monday, November 6, by imploring participants to show a united front against all forms of hate and bigotry. Abdullah Antepli is the Associate Vice President/Associate Vice Provost for Community Engaged…”
Comments closedPresident Biden has appointed Polis Distinguished Fellow David Price to the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. The 12-member Board supervises the Fulbright Program and…
Comments closedBaldwin Scholar and Nakayama Public Service Scholar Chloe Nguyen has received the George J. Mitchell Scholarship for a year of graduate study in Ireland. Chloe…
Comments closedNC Health News highlighted Healing Politics’ inaugural campaign school hosted by Polis: Center for Politics at the Sanford School. Healing Politics is a non-profit organization…
Comments closedProfessor Kate Whetten was featured in a Duke Global Health Institute article highlighting a 15-year partnership with the Ethiopian Stand for Vulnerable Organization (SVO) that has…
Comments closedIn a statement to Duke News, Professor Mallory SoRelle says the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)’s potential dismantling by the Supreme Court could have significant implications…
Comments closedPolis Distinguished Fellow Ambassador Miriam Sapiro wrote an opinion piece for CNN on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and of her peacebuilding efforts in the Balkans. Although she…
Comments closedPolis Student Reflection: The Biden Interview with John Harwood Rosa Golchin (’26) Rosa Golchin (’26) Veteran journalist John Harwood, the 2023-24 Polis Distinguished Fellow, conducted…
Comments closedThe Chronicle interviewed Professor Deondra Rose about her career at Duke and her new appointment as Duke’s Presidential Fellow for 2023-2024. Regarding her appointment, she says…
Comments closedIn a virtual briefing for journalists, professors Kerry Haynie and Deondra Rose covered issues ranging from abortion to climate change which are likely to resonate…
Comments closedAs the Marvel Cinematic Universe broaches subjects of political relevance such as international law, gender equality, and environmental justice, it has caught the attention of…
Comments closedOn the 236th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution, Professor Deondra Rose provides a reflection on its enduring relevance and modern applications. She highlights its importance…
Comments closedProfessor Peter Feaver first conducted a national study on public confidence in the U.S. military over two decades ago. Last month, he published a new…
Comments closedProfessor Asher Hildebrand argues in Vanity Fair that, “If Democrats don’t hold onto the governorship and cut into the GOP’s supermajority in the legislature, it’s going to…
Comments closedProfessor Mac McCorkle told Queen City News that he isn’t surprised that Senator Tim Scott and Nikki Haley outdid Donald Trump in fundraising in their…
Comments closedProfessor Bruce Jentleson went on WPTF Afternoon News with Nate Saunders to discuss the new Israeli law that severely limits the Supreme Court’s power over…
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