Duke Sanford is hiring for the Eugene C. Patterson Professor of the Practice of Journalism and Public Policy, an endowed chair affiliated with the DeWitt Wallace Center for Media and Democracy. Review of applications will begin immediately. Job details: academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31624

Duke Sanford seeks to hire the inaugural Rosen Family Professor of the Practice, who will also serve as the Director of Sanford’s Polis: Center for Politics. Applications submitted by Feb. 25 will be guaranteed full consideration. Job announcement: academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31604

Learning by doing, Durham-style. At the @duke-dewitt.bsky.social, students report real stories for a real city through the 9th Street Journal, covering local issues and filling gaps left by shrinking newsrooms. Read how Duke Sanford turns students into local journalists: duke.is/learning-by-...

Physician and health equity advocate @ucheblackstockmd.bsky.social will visit Duke to deliver the Sanford Distinguished Lecture, exploring why we cannot reform healthcare without addressing systemic racism. 🗓️Thursday, Feb. 19 🕠5:30-6:30 p.m. 🎟️https://duke.is/distinguishedlectures

Come join us January 28th @ 3:30pm on Zoom for a great conversation about @povertyscholar.bsky.social's and my new book, Uncivil Democracy: How Access to Justice Shapes Political Power! #peoplepower #accesstojustice #housing #tenantorganizing Register using the QR code below 👇👇👇

Generative AI is moving fast. Governance is lagging behind. Duke Sanford professor Phil Napoli and alumna Suher Adi MPP'24 examine what social media’s regulatory failures can teach us about governing AI. @icsjournal.bsky.social article: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

What makes creating policy in a democracy challenging? We asked Congressman David Price, who helped start Duke’s public policy program and represented North Carolina’s Fourth District in the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years. 📹 Watch his response: youtube.com/shorts/1TRMy...

John Hillen, Duke Polis Distinguished Resident Fellow and former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State, discusses pluralistic democracy, civil discourse, and his course on navigating disagreement in an age of political polarization. Read the Q&A: duke.is/hillen-qa

Sanford MPA students connected policy & practice during a Durham residency, from a conversation with the city’s mayor to a bipartisan fireside chat with former EPA leaders Michael Regan & Andrew Wheeler. A hands-on look at leadership, governance & civil discourse in action. duke.is/mpa-residenc...

Cool opportunity thanks to @dukesanford.bsky.social/AGS.

🤖 The robots are coming and they’re getting smarter. Join us for the Robert R. Wilson Distinguished Lecture on the future of human-robot interaction with Dr. Kate Darling. Thursday, Feb. 5 5:30-6:30 p.m. Reynolds Industries Theater at Duke University Register: duke.is/distinguishe...

Do leaders make history or does history make leaders? Bruce Jentleson, William Preston Few Professor of Public Policy and author of "The Peacemakers: Leadership Lessons from Twentieth-Century Statesmanship," shares his insights. 📹 youtube.com/shorts/jyPAF...

New Policy 360 episode explores the hidden everyday successes of government and why recognizing them matters for democracy, featuring former IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel. ➡️ sanford.duke.edu/story/hidden...

“The more I analyze causes of conflict, the more I identify policy gaps or policy imbalances to be at the core of conflict situations. Public policy should be the result of a dialogue. Not the winning of one group over another.” -Bautista Logioco MIDP'04 sanford.duke.edu/story/bautis...

Congratulations to our founder, Kenneth Dodge, on being ranked among the top scholars worldwide in the 2025 ScholarGPS rankings. Read more: sanford.duke.edu/blog-post/ke... @dukesanford.bsky.social

When journalists need #policy expertise, they call Duke Sanford. Our faculty show up in the news every day to help explain the issues shaping today’s headlines. Check out our latest media coverage: duke.is/sanford-media This is Public Policy. #AcademicSky

Kicking off the U.S. 250th by highlighting what drives public policy at Duke Sanford. All month we’ll explore how media, institutions, leadership, and the public shape democracies. Follow along in January for stories from our research, events, alumni, and students.

🎙️New Policy 360 episode @mslaterjohnson.bsky.social discusses his research on the hidden power of the non-compete clause and shares insight into what the practice actually costs workers. ➡️ sanford.duke.edu/story/worker...

Simon Miles has been named incoming director of the Duke Sanford Master of National Security Policy (MNSP) program. His five-year term will begin July 1, 2026. A historian of strategy and diplomacy, Dr. Miles is an associate professor at the Sanford School. Full announcement: duke.is/miles-mnsp

Former U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasizes global engagement and the spirit of public service during his Ambassador Dave and Kay Phillips Family International Lecture at Duke University. Full story: sanford.duke.edu/story/secret...

Duke's Kenneth Dodge to receive the American Psychological Association's Urie Bronfenbrenner Award for Lifetime Contribution to Developmental Psychology in the Service of Science and Society. Congratulations, Dr. Dodge! Announcement: sanford.duke.edu/story/kennet...

🎙️New Policy 360 episode Former EPA Administrator & Duke Polis Distinguished Fellow Michael Regan discusses what sparked his passion for the environment, his Journey to Justice tour, and how to lead for real change. ➡️ sanford.duke.edu/story/conver...

Sanford students reflect on the opportunity to meet and hear from North Carolina Attorney General @jeffjacksonnc.bsky.social, who visited Duke to deliver the Sanford Lecture.

Kyana Taban MPP'26 is exploring how digital systems shape vulnerable communities. Read about her experience leading Duke’s Tech Policy Club and working with the World Bank on responsible AI: duke.is/taban-tech-p...

Mary F. E. Ebeling, visits Duke to discuss her book, "The Afterlives of Data: Life and Debt Under Capitalist Surveillance," the evolving landscape of data & AI, and what it means to take responsibility for the “afterlives” of our data. Read her interview w/ Akil Gore MPP'27: duke.is/afterlives-d...

Who is looking in your grocery cart? @dukewfpc.bsky.social director Norbert Wilson and his colleagues are researching privacy in online grocery shopping to find out. Read about the research projects: duke.is/wilson-food-... The intersection of food and technology? This is Public Policy.

Hitting the road? Take Duke Sanford’s Policy 360 podcast with you! Explore the latest in tech policy, AI, and digital governance: sanford.duke.edu/news-events/...

Gabriel Toscano aims to connect technology, government & the public to drive pro-social decision-making. Read how his Duke MPP experience is helping him navigate the intersection of policy, law & ethics in tech: duke.is/toscano-buil...

As we highlight Duke Sanford’s connections to tech policy, we’ve been thinking about the amazing speakers that have come to campus including Nobel Peace Prize laureate @mariaressa.bsky.social, who discussed the effect of big tech on journalism and democracy. www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTo_...

Application deadline for Duke Sanford's Fall 2026 PhD cohort: Dec. 1 Join a community dedicated to rigorous research and real-world impact in policy. Learn more and apply: sanford.duke.edu/admissions/p...

Deep Tech at Duke brings together leaders in science, policy & innovation to shape the technologies defining our future. The team actively collaborates with students to explore breakthrough tech across AI, quantum computing, semiconductors, cybersecurity & climate innovation. deeptech.duke.edu

What does interdisciplinary Tech Policy look like? For Duke Sanford & @dukelaw.bsky.social students, it’s learning from the lawyers behind the privacy case Frasco v. Flo Health. The lawyers' visit to Duke's Cyber Law class showed how privacy law moves from theory to practice.

Apply for Duke's hybrid Master of Public Affairs program by Nov. 30 to receive priority admission and funding consideration - and an admissions decision by Dec. 15. Final application deadline for a Summer 2026 start is Jan. 5. Learn more and apply: sanford.duke.edu/admissions/m...

Duke Tech Policy has expertise in global cybersecurity policy with projects on areas including critical minerals and infrastructure, supply chain, semiconductors, data privacy, and more. About the research: techpolicy.sanford.duke.edu/cybersecurit...

“Working in research actually gave me some faith in the policy process. The people who read our work were all on the same page—there’s a massive issue here, and we want to make it better.” -Brady Kruse MPP ’24, JD ’27 on his work with Duke’s Tech Policy Lab

🎙️In the latest Policy 360, Grammy-nominated artist Tift Merritt joins @hofftechpolicy.bsky.social & @agpines.bsky.social for a conversation on AI-generated music, how it's undermining artists’ ability to make a viable living, & what it could mean for the future of work. duke.is/ai-music-pol...

Duke Sanford Tech Policy platform accountability research looks at how digital platforms like Spotify demonstrate responsible behavior and the impact of streaming AI-generated music. About the research: techpolicy.sanford.duke.edu/platform-acc...

Public service, optimism, and the power of institution. North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson emphasized all three during his Terry Sanford Distinguished Lecture. Full story: duke.is/jeff-jackson...

Policy 360 Alumni Office Hours is your opportunity to virtually meet with professors who've been guests on Sanford's Policy 360 podcast for a deeper dive into their work. November 21, 12:00 – 12:45 pm EST Virtual Platform: Zoom Register and Learn More - duke.is/Policy-360-A...

Duke Sanford Tech Policy research on data brokers - companies that collect & sell personal information, often without our knowledge or consent - examines the players, practices and implications of this multi-billion-dollar ecosystem. About the research: techpolicy.sanford.duke.edu/data-brokera...

"Teaching privacy law and tech ethics for Duke has given me the chance to work with Sanford graduate and undergrad students interested in working toward policies implemented by governments and tech companies that serve humanity." (1/2) [email protected], @dukelaw.bsky.social

Grateful for leaders like Dr. Joy Buolamwini, who share their story with the Duke Sanford community. During the @ajlunited.bsky.social founder's visit to Duke, she highlighted the urgent need for AI accountability. Examining bias in AI? This is public policy.

Rep. @rokhanna.bsky.social shares optimism, humility and a call for civic renewal at Duke’s “Independent Thinkers” event led by @frankabruni.bsky.social. Event recap:

“In the Age of Resilience" This year’s Cybersecurity at Duke Conference explored how industry leaders are building resilience and shaping the future of security across technology, policy and law. @hofftechpolicy.bsky.social @dukelaw.bsky.social @dukescisoc.bsky.social

Data centers power the digital age, but could they also power a cleaner one? A new @nichinstitute.bsky.social report says hyperscalers like Google could help drive clean energy and modernize the grid. Tune in to the Policy 360 podcast on Apple, Spotify or Amazon to learn more 🎧

We're proud to introduce this year's cohort of Duke Sanford PhD job market candidates! From family policy to environmental policy to development economics, these scholars are ready to make an impact through research that informs real-world change. Meet the candidates: duke.is/sanford-phd-...

Akanksha Ray PPS’20 helps organizations around the world use artificial intelligence in ways that are ethical, transparent, and inclusive. Her work focuses on ensuring that technological progress benefits people and communities, and more. Read her story duke.is/Alumni-Memo

🎙️From deepfakes to the growing importance of social media verification, @robyncaplan.bsky.social talks to @agpines.bsky.social about the role of #AI today. This episode of Duke Sanford's Policy 360 podcast can be found on Apple, Spotify & Amazon.

Duke Sanford's Bruce Jentleson has been appointed to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum Committee on Conscience. The committee advises on genocide prevention and global human rights issues. Full story: duke.is/jentleson-co...

Together, @dukeengineering.bsky.social and Sanford are educating the next generation of cybersecurity leaders — professionals equipped to protect, manage & shape policy in an increasingly interconnected world. Advancing educational offerings through partnerships? This is Public Policy.