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Charting New Waters: Arielle Solomon ’25 on Marine Science, Inequality Studies, and Learning to See the World Differently

By Rachel Ruff

This weekend, Arielle Solomon will graduate from Duke with a major in Marine Science and Conservations and a minor in Inequality Studies, a combination that displays her appreciation for both animal science and the humanities. Originally from Tampa, Florida, Solomon began her college journey at NYU, where she was studying international relations. “I originally wanted to get out of the South and experience something…

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Nancy MacLean Publishes Op-Ed on Duke Leadership Amid Federal Threats to Higher Education

Cook Center core faculty, Nancy MacLean, published an op-ed in the News & Observer…

Students and instructors from the 10th cohort of Young Scholars, gathered in the Durham Armory on July 28.

Young Scholars Program Celebrates 10th Cohort with Capstone Event

The Historic Durham Armory, the hopping location downtown that once featured acts from Duke…

Sandra Santillan: Understanding Systems to Make Change

By Rachel Ruff

Sandra Santillan first encountered the Hank and Billye Suber Aaron Young Scholars Summer Research…

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Sashir Moore-Sloan: Bringing History to Life for the Next Generation of Scholars

By Rachel Ruff

Sashir Moore-Sloan teaches American History, World History, Women’s Studies, and AP U.S. History at…

Akanke Mason-Hogans: Finding Meaning in Moments

By Rachel Ruff

For Akanke Mason-Hogans, returning to the Hank and Billye Suber Aaron Young Scholars Summer…

Jaelyn Nixon: Studying Systems, Supporting Students, and Staying Curious

By Rachel Ruff

Jaelyn Nixon didn’t plan on becoming a public policy scholar. She didn’t plan on…

Kollin Brown: From Aaron Young Scholar to Aspiring Educator

By Rachel Ruff

Kollin Brown’s journey is one that comes full circle. Once a high school participant…

A Q&A with the Authors of Stratification Economics and Disability Justice

Q+A: Adam Hollowell and Keisha Bentley-Edwards Dr. Adam Hollowell serves as Senior Research Associate at…

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William A. Darity Jr. Featured in Marketplace Discussion about the State of Black Reparations

By David Brancaccio and Mitchell Hartman

Founding Director William A. Darity Jr. and Kirsten Mullen gave comments in conversation on…

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New paper from Loneke Blackman Carr published in Eating Behaviors

Faculty Affiliate Loneke Blackman Carr, Assistant Professor of Nutritional Sciences at the University of…

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Lisa Gennetian Quoted in Marketplace Article on Effects of Tariffs of Goods

By Samantha Fields

Faculty Affiliate Lisa Gennetian, Professor in the Sanford School of Public Policy, Director of…

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William A. Darity Jr. Discusses Edited Reparations Issue of RSF: The Russell Sage Foundation Journal of the Social Sciences

By RSF Blog

Founding Director William Darity Jr. is among the many contributors to The Russell Sage…

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