Hart professor Tony Brown wins Duke Presidential Award
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LAPI applications due
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Rethinking Justice in Durham: A Conversation with District Attorney Satana Deberry
In 2018, Durham voters elected a new District Attorney who pledged reforms to the community’s criminal justice system. What has changed?
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Fall events showcase array of community opportunities
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Recent Gift Creates Two New HLP Professorships of the Practice
A $3 million gift to Duke University will support two Hart Leadership Program Professors of the Practice in the Sanford School of Public Policy’s Hart Leadership Program, announced Sanford School Dean Judith Kelley.
Hart Leadership and Polis Launch Political Engagement Project
The Hart Leadership Program and the Center for Political Leadership Innovation and Service (POLIS) are excited to launch a new undergraduate fellowship program focused on political engagement.
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“Tony Brown came from the corporate world to become a Professor of the Practice at Sanford School of Public Policy in 1993. Tony’s approach centers on action-oriented learning that produces real results and challenges students to define their own moral fiber and values.”
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HLP students receive Duke leadership awards
Several current and former Hart Leadership Program-affiliated students won awards recognizing their achievements in leadership and service. Duke's annual "In The Spotlight" ceremony showcases individuals and organizations, nominated by members of the Duke community, whose influence has made a significant impact on University life and beyond. The students were honored at a ceremony on April…