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Suzanne Pierce is the Sanford School's undergraduate program coordinator. Suzanne is available to help with any question you might have. Call her at 919-613-7320, or email her at suzanne.pierce@duke.edu.
There are lots of research centers and programs at Sanford. From ethics and leadership, to food policy, to child and family policy to global health -- the Sanford School has more than thirty groups focused on specific topics. There are even some opportunities designed specifically for undergraduates:
- Embark: Navigating and Networking for Aspiring Policy Professionals
- Hart Leadership Program
- Kenan Institute for Ethics
- Duke Energy Initiative
- Duke Reporters' Lab
- POLIS: The Center for Political Leadership, Innovation and Service
- American Grand Strategy
View the complete list of centers here.
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Public Policy Majors Union
The Majors Union is the official organization representing undergraduates at the Sanford School.
2020-2021 Majors Union Officers
- President: Alexandra Hanzlick
- Director of External Affairs/Treasurer: Gautam Iyer
- Director of Academic Affairs: Alice Wu
- Director of Career Affairs: TBA
- Director of Communications: TBA
- Director of Social and Community Planning: TBA
Student Story
Kaylee Brilhart received the 2020 Terry Sanford Leadership Award for her efforts to make low-income, first-generation students more visible at Duke. Kaylee plans to be a public defender.