New Faculty 2021-2022

Innovative. Thoughtful.

Engaged in matters of consequence.

These characteristics are embedded in the DNA of Duke University’s Sanford School of Public Policy. This year, the Sanford School celebrates 50 years of public policy at Duke University. For 50 years, our faculty have been advancing Terry Sanford’s “outrageous ambitions” and applying the tools of multiple academic disciplines to crucial issues. The Sanford School of Public Policy is pleased to announce these faculty appointments for 2021-2022.

Frank Bruni, Eugene C. Patterson Professor of the Practice for Journalism and Public Policy

A journalist and columnist for the New York Times for 25 years. Was the first openly gay op-ed columnist at the Times. Is the author of three New York Times best sellers.

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Stephen Buckley, Eugene C. Patterson Professor of the Practice for Journalism and Public Policy

Veteran editor and educator who worked at The Washington Post, Tampa Bay Times and the Poynter Institute, as well as an international news organization that focuses its reporting on undercovered regions.

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JENNIFER SIEGEL, BRUCE R. KUNIHOLM DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR OF HISTORY AND PUBLIC POLICY

First scholar to hold the Kuniholm Chair, named for the founding dean of the Sanford School Bruce Kuniholm. Research focuses on the intersection of international diplomacy, modern intelligence, finance, the origins of war, and the nature of alliances.

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Andrew Nurkin, Hart Associate Professor of the Practice

Previous deputy director of enrichment and civic engagement at the Free Library of Philadelphia, one of the largest public library systems in the country. Trained in Hart Leadership Program with founding director Bruce Payne.

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Chris Sims, Associate Professor of the Practice

Award-winning documentary photographer exhibited throughout the U.S. and internationally. Director of undergraduate education at Duke’s Center for Documentary Studies. Core faculty member of Duke’s MFA in Experimental and Documentary Arts program.

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