Community-Engaged Research Grants Available for Housing and Economic Well-Being

Since 2015, Ed Balleisen has led the university’s efforts to advance interdisciplinarity, partnering with academic leaders across campus. We asked him to reflect on what makes Duke’s interdisciplinary approach distinctive.

When Wendy Gu entered the Executive MBA program at Duke’s Fuqua School of Business, she was already an accomplished scientist working in research and development. What she didn’t yet know was whether a career in consulting might be the right next step.

Duke faculty members Minna Ng and Genna Miller are connecting classroom learning with community partnerships in Durham, giving students hands-on experience while building long-term collaborations with local organizations.