Rediscovering Connections to the Land ... And to Each Other

Laura Howes, formerly director of Duke’s Bass Connections program, is taking on a new role as assistant vice provost for interdisciplinary programs and strategic initiatives. Meghan O’Neil is now the interim director of Bass Connections.

Deadline: February 10, 2025. Duke students from all levels and schools are invited to check out the new Bass Connections project teams for 2025-2026. Project teams last for two semesters; some teams include a summer component.

The contentious 2024 U.S. presidential election may be over, but Americans across the political spectrum remain baffled by the other side. The percentage of U.S. adults who see the nation as divided on key values is higher than at any point in the last...