Sanford celebrated 50 years of history - and the future of public policy - during 2021-2022.

Explore highlights in this online year in review.

Research & Expertise | Professional Programs | Undergraduate Experience | Engagement

Duke Sanford: Outrageous Ambition

2021-2022 was the celebration of 50 years of public policy at Duke University. Read Dean Judith Kelley's Message.

Launched in 1971 as the Institute of Policy Sciences and Public Affairs by Terry Sanford, Sanford is one of the oldest and largest public policy programs in the nation. Last academic year, Sanford celebrated 50 years of public policy education and scholarship at Duke University.

This report covers the past academic year during the 50th anniversary, highlighting year 3 of Sanford's strategic priorities and looking to the future of public policy.

Sanford students, faculty and alumni are committed to making this world a better place. This report shows you many reasons how we are delivering on our missionto improve lives and communities by researching the most pressing public policy issues and preparing students for lives of leadership, civic engagement and public service.

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In 2021-2022, we celebrated '50 Years of Public Policy' – past, present and future!

50th Events

This year, Sanford reimagined events in a hybrid format. Sanford organized 12 major events (celebrations, lectures and conferences) during this academic year in partnership with faculty, centers, programs and organizations:

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50th Anniversary Kickoff: The yearlong celebration launched September 10, 2021 

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Rubenstein Lecture: Jim Yong Kim – October 15, 2021 Partners: DCID, WFPC 

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Wilson Lecture: John Rice – March 16, 2022 - Partners: Polis, CSPCS 

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Center for Child and Family Policy conference – April 12-13, 2022 Sponsors: Sanford, Hunt Institute, Bass Connections 

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Program in American Grand Strategy event:  Gen. Mark Milley – November 12, 2021

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Polis conference – March 28-29, 2022 - Sponsor: Sanford, NC Leadership Forum

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Rubenstein Lecture: David Gergen, Michael Sorrell, Judy Woodruff – April 14, 2022   

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Wilson Lecture: Christine Wilson – September 21, 2021 Partners: David Hoffman, Duke Cyber 

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Crown Lecture: Jeanette Betancourt – January 18, 2022 Partner: CCFP 

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Sanford Lecture: Susan Stamberg/Linda Wertheimer – April 5, 2022 Partners: DeWitt Wallace Center, CSPV 

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World Food Policy Center conference – April 21, 2022 Sponsors: Sanford, EFOD, Communities in Partnership 

More 50th Features

Alumni stories

Faces@50

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Browse all Faces@50 in the series.

50th Highlights

View almost 50 videos from our 50th on Sanford's YouTube channel.