Study Debunks Claim of Greatly Improved Survival Rate for Gunshot Victims
DURHAM, N.C. -- The survival rate of U.S. gunshot victims has not shown a marked improvement, as other recent studies have suggested, according to new research from Duke University and the University of California, Davis.
The purported increase in survival rate had been credited to improvements in emergency treatment and medical care of critically injured patients. But on close analysis, researchers found problems in the way data was collected and coded.
Student Research Reveals Way to Increase On-Time Tax Payments
For his masters project, Tyler Gamble ran an experiment with Guilford County, N.C. to find out if small changes to a single letter could get more people to pay their taxes on time. He used principles from behavioral economics in his project and the outcome surprised even him.
Bull City 150 Pop-up Event on Durham's History of Inequality
Gentrification, inequality and public projects that impact housing are not new issues in Durham. A Bull City 150 pop-up exhibit on the history of housing and land inequality in Durham will be part of the Third Friday events in downtown Durham on Friday, June 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Self-Help Temple Building, 302 W. Main Street.
College Attendance Drops After Widespread Job Loss
When states suffer a widespread loss of jobs, the damage extends to the next generation, where college attendance drops among the poorest students, says new research from Duke University. As a result, states marked by shuttered factories or dormant mines also show a widening gap in college attendance between rich and poor, the authors write.
Sociologist Linda Burton to lead Duke Center for Child and Family Policy
Linda Burton, the James B. Duke Professor of Sociology in Trinity College of Arts & Sciences and dean of social sciences, will become director of the Duke Center for Child and Family Policy effective July 1, announced Sanford School of Public Policy Dean Kelly Brownell. She will also hold a joint faculty appointment in the Sanford School.
Burton succeeds William McDougall Professor of Public Policy Studies Kenneth A. Dodge, the founding director of the center.
Four Duke Leaders Address Decision to Withdraw From Paris Climate Agreement
We are the leaders of four units at Duke University that collaborate on advancing an accessible, affordable, reliable, and clean energy system for our state, our country, and the world. We regard this challenge as one of the most pressing questions facing society in the 21st century, and one on
Make a Choice: Graduation Remarks by Senior Steve Brenner
Thank you all very much. It’s a profound honor to speak at this ceremony, as I have immensely enjoyed my time here, studying at the Sanford School of Public Policy. These past 4 years, the things I’ve learned, the friendships I’ve forged, it all just means the world to me.
Secret Life of Muslims (Podcast)
There are as many different stories about being Muslim in the U.S. as there are Muslims. In this episode of Sanford's podcast Ways & Means, we listen to stories from some American Muslims. We also explore how hyper-vigilance about the possible threat of Muslim-American violence might be making all Americans less safe.
From Sanford to Syria: MIDP Grad Pursues Career with United Nations
Since graduating from the Sanford School of Public Policy, Cynthia Viveros-Cano, MIDP ’04, has taken her expertise to conflict zones in South America and the Middle East, and to United Nations headquarters in New York City. Viveros-Cano is now stationed in Damascus, Syria, as a Humanitarian Affairs Officer for the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Viveros-Cano’s role is help ensure aid gets to the people who need it most.
Prof. Sandy Darity Honored with Prestigious Award at 2017 Future of Wealth Summit
William “Sandy” Darity Jr., founding director of the Samuel DuBois Cook Center on Social Equity and Samuel DuBois Cook Professor of Public Policy, African and African American Studies, and Economics, was honored for his research related to racial inequality and the racial wealth gap in the United States at the 2017 Future of Wealth Summit: Technology, Inclusion and Social Change April 27 in Washington, D.C.
Sanford School Awards Degrees to 319 Graduates
During two ceremonies, the Sanford School awarded diplomas to four groups of students: 202 undergraduates, 66 Master of Public Policy graduates, 47 Master of International Development Policy graduates from 21 countries and 4 PhD graduates.
Public Policy Senior Jessica Van Meir Gets Hat-Trick of Honors
Duke University is brimming with outstanding students, but public policy senior Jessica Van Meir has pulled off an unusual hat-trick: She earned all three departmental honors awarded to Sanford School undergraduates. Her awards include the Terry Sanford Leadership Award, the Best Thesis Award and the Joel Fleishman Distinguished Scholar Award, which recognizes students with the highest grade point average in the major.