Seven Bass Connections Projects That Are Impacting the Local Community

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.

Deadline: February 9, 2026. All Duke students are invited to apply to interdisciplinary project teams that address real-world challenges, offer academic credit and provide opportunities to collaborate with faculty and community members.

Deadline: March 6, 2026. Participating faculty will receive $5,000; support and guidance from pedagogy experts and faculty experienced in this form of teaching; and the opportunity to collaborate on course (re)design with peers from across campus.