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Career exploration through a departmental career series

The Graduate School’s professional development blog recently featured a departmental career series for Ph.D. students and discussed how such an event provides equitable professional development for first-gen grad students. We want to share this article with you to encourage you to attend similar events in your department, or, if you are advocating for the establishment of a similar career series,...

Welcome Dr. Jen’nan Read, Duke F1RSTS’ new faculty advisor

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Jen’nan Read, Chair and Professor of Sociology, is Duke F1RSTS’ new faculty advisor. Learn more about Dr. Read and her research on her website and how her first-generation background has shaped her academic journey here. We’re looking forward to Dr. Read’s participation in our organization! Additionally, many thanks to our former faculty advisor...