OUR IMPACT
Student Voices: From Teacher to Student – The Transition to Graduate School
Stephanie Pett was a 7th-grade math teacher before coming to Sanford for her Master of Public Policy degree.
Student Voices: Pathways Trip to DC is Transformative
The Sanford School Pathways program immerses students in the dynamic world of public policy in a group trip to Washington, DC.
Jon Stewart Visits Sanford: Heartfelt Hilarity Ensues
Sanford welcomed comedy icon Jon Stewart as a guest speaker in Eric Deggans’ “Race & Media” course. Stewart charmed the audience with his signature mixture of wit and wisdom.
Military Mentors in a College Classroom
Sanford’s national security programs create a collaborative space where seasoned military professionals and students work together to tackle complex global challenges.
Student Voices: Sanford Board Leadership Initiative
The Sanford Board Leadership Initiative places MPP students as non-voting members on local nonprofit boards. James Berger honored his Sanford mentor, Professor Dirk Philipsen by serving on the board of an organization which provides mentorship to boys and young men in Durham
Teaching National Security Through Gameplay
Sanford students used a simulation game to tackle complex national security scenarios involving terrorism, migration, and misinformation.
Innovating Economics Education: Corey Awarded Grant to Expand Active Learning at Sanford
Sanford’s Joab Corey has some transformative ideas for teaching economics.
Duke Partners With OpenAI, Other Universities To Find Best Uses For AI in Research
Sanford School professor David Hoffman and Fuqua professor Ronnie Chatterji will lead the initiative called Deep Tech at Duke
Student Voices: Using Human-Centered Design to Improve the Durham Farmers’ Market
Kanishka Desai, MPP’26, is working with the local community to promote healthy eating through food policy expertise she learned at Sanford.
Impact Report: Health Policy
Policy paths and perspectives during the pandemic