The President In The News
The Duke Idea: Chicago, May 20, 2009The Duke Idea conversation between President Brodhead and Duke Law School Dean David F. Levi.
The Duke Idea conversation between President Brodhead and Divinity School Dean Gregory Jones.
As part of the The Duke Idea series, a conversation between President Brodhead and Duke Global Health Director and Wolfgang Joklik Professor of Medicine Michael Merson.
As part of The Duke Idea series, President Brodhead discusses politics and journalism with Duke alumni Judy Woodruff from NewsHour with Jim Lehrer and John Harwood from The New York Times.
As part of The Duke Idea series, a conversation between President Brodhead and Duke Chancellor for Health Affairs Victor Dzau.
As part of The Duke Idea series, a conversation about global medicine between President Brodhead and Duke Medicine Senior Vice Chancellor R. Sanders Williams.
Gregson Davis, President Brodhead and Sarah Beckwith read from "Paradise Lost" during the university's celebration of the 400th anniversary of John Milton's birth.
As part of The Duke Idea series, a conversation about economics between President Brodhead and Business School Dean Blair Sheppard.
Leaders from Fuqua, Sanford, Nicholas schools also on relations-building trip.
President Brodhead spoke at the ServiceNation summit, a collection of national education, political, business and military leaders to promote community service as a way of strengthening our society and addressing social problems.
President Brodhead and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chancellor James Moeser argue for reasoned and dispassionate conversation about gun violence.
President Brodhead brings the message that funding for research is important for America's future.
In an opinion piece published in The (Raleigh) News & Observer, President Brodhead argues that lower- and middle-income students can afford to attend private universities.
Duke Chronicle -- President Brodhead says the goal is to make people understand that Duke is affordable.
Duke Chronicle -- A Board of Trustees committee charged with reviewing President Richard Brodhead's performance since his appointment has "affirmed" the president's "compelling vision" for Duke.
Duke Chronicle -- President Brodhead honors former trustee Melinda French Gates for her gift to the French Family Science Center. Listen to remarks on iTunesU.
Duke Chronicle -- President Brodhead has signed a climate commitment that signals Duke's commitment to address environmental issues on campus.
Duke Chronicle -- Dr. Nancy Andrews is the first woman to lead any of the nation's top 10 medical schools.
Duke Chronicle -- President Brodhead says DukeEngage and the Financial Aid Initiative will be among his priorities for the upcoming year.
Duke Chronicle -- President Brodhead created the post to better integrate all aspects of undergraduate life.
Duke Chronicle -- President Brodhead discusses the lacrosse case, the players and how Duke has changed in the past year.
New York Times -- President Brodhead talks about Duke's new undergraduate civic engagement program, DukeEngage.
Inside Higher Ed -- In a story about DukeEngage, President Brodhead extols the importance of service in undergraduate education.
60 Minutes -- The news program updated its piece on the lacrosse case, with extended comments from the parents of the three Duke students. Afterwards, the program posted on its website an extended interview with President Brodhead in which he discussed his decisions on the case and the case's impact on the university.
People's Daily Online (English) -- President Brodhead answered questions from the Chinese publication's Washington-based correspondent Yong Tang.
60 Minutes -- President Brodhead spoke to Ed Bradley of CBS about how Duke has handled the lacrosse incident.
Duke Chronicle -- Expanding Duke's global reach, President Brodhead becomes the first Duke president to visit the Middle East.
The Washington Post -- The U.S. should address deficiencies in its educational system, but not at the expense of its strengths, President Brodhead wrote.
The New Yorker -- While allegations are pending against members of the lacrosse team, President Brodhead guides Duke.
People’s Daily Online (English) -- President Brodhead answered questions from the Duke Chinese Students and Scholar Association before his planned June trip to Asia.
Herald-Sun -- Duke will support a teacher mentoring program in the Durham Public Schools, President Brodhead announced.
The Jewish Week -- The Palestine Solidarity Movement conference offered “as rich an array of perspectives on the Israel-Palestine conflict as probably existed anywhere in the country,” President Brodhead wrote.
Duke Magazine -- President Brodhead, a man of restless intellect, applies his administrative acumen to Duke's 'outrageous ambitions.'
Duke Chronicle -- After three months in office, President Brodhead's vision for Duke begins to emerge.
Duke News
The Duke Endowment Gives $40 for New Faculty Positions, Jan. 9, 2008The gift will create more than 30 new positions, supporting scholars who are expected to make innovative contributions to undergraduate education.
“We have deliberately focused these new investments on relieving the burden not only for parents with incomes below the national median but for students from middle-income families as well,” President Brodhead said.
President Brodhead says a strong town-gown partnership is critical to the success of both Duke and Durham.
President Brodhead tells alumnae gathered on campus that it is the university's obligation to continue to work to improve the experience for women at Duke. Listen to opening remarks on iTunesU.
President Brodhead is working with faculty members and the athletics department to break down barriers separating academics and athletics.
President Brodhead announces that Duke will invest $1.25 million in a new center that will, among other things, train lawyers to fight against wrongful convictions.
A complete archive of statements from Duke University and President Brodhead about the lacrosse case can be found here.
President Brodhead signs an agreement that formalizes the relationship between Duke and the Beijing university.
President Brodhead announces Phail Wynn will oversee Duke's interactions with Durham and the local region; he also says longtime University Secretary Allison Haltom will retire.
President Richard H. Brodhead said the position is "a logical next step toward education without boundaries."
Working@Duke -- President Brodhead looks back on the past year and praises Duke employees for their service in the face of controversy.
DukeEngage will provide full funding and support to all undergraduates who want to participate in a summer or semester-long service project.
President Brodhead joined a panel discussion to promote mentoring.
During a two-week trip to Asia, President Brodhead receives an honorary doctorate at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China.
Charlie Rose Show -- President Brodhead spoke with Charlie Rose about new directions and challenges in higher education.
President Brodhead announced the university’s three-year, $300 million plan to build endowment funds.
President Brodhead criticized a proposed policy in a June 22 letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce.
President Brodhead, Bennett College President Johnnetta Cole and others joined a “kitchen table” talk about the sensitive issues of race and diversity.
Brodhead toured several schools that are a part of the Duke-Durham Neighborhood Partnership.
In a meeting with 200 students and others, President Brodhead reaffirmed that the university has no plans to divest from Israel.
The Duke Board of Trustees elected Richard H. Brodhead, dean of Yale College and the A. Bartlett Giamatti Professor of English at Yale University, to succeed Nannerl O. Keohane.