Hello Sanford Community! I am thrilled to have this opportunity to connect with you all in my new role as interim dean. I look forward to engaging with you in the months ahead. Sanford’s future shines brightly because of the many contributions of our students, alumni, faculty, staff, partners and friends. I am grateful to each and every member of our community for the dedication and support to our school and our commitment to creating a better world.

In my first month as interim dean, I have seen Sanford’s impact and connections on campus and around the globe. Our key themes are evident in every corner of our world, highlighting the importance of public policy in every aspect of our lives.

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Regards,

Manoj Mohanan
Interim Dean and Creed C. Black Professor in the Sanford School of Public Policy

In honor of Duke’s Centennial and the Sanford School’s namesake, we invited Duke alumni from all over the world to join us for Sanford Serves – collectively serving 100 hours for 100 years of Duke. So far, there have been 49 organizations served through this initiative from 12 different regions. We are pleased to share that we exceeded our goal and are still tracking alumni hours!

With hours still trickling in, we are planning to continue this initiative and look forward to sharing regional #SanfordServe events as the opportunities arise.  

"I hope to plant seeds of change by supporting a local public school teacher throughout this academic year by volunteering in the classroom and helping to advocate for increased wages and resources." - Maggie Stroud, Associate Director of Alumni Relations

One initiative we are working on is growing our #PlantingSeedsOfChange tagline from our Sanford Serves initiative. What seeds of change are you planting in your community?  

Join us for #PlantingSeedsOfChange and you will receive a free Duke Sanford flag. Do you want to share your seeds of change with your fellow Sanford alumni? We can help! Send us your information and we will send you a custom flag (stand not included). Send us back a photo of your flag in your garden/yard/potted plant/bulletin board, tell us a little about what you are doing this summer, and we will post the photos on our social media platforms.  

What adventures are you embarking on this summer? What public policy topics excite you when you think of planning seeds of change in your community? We want to hear from you! 

To celebrate the Duke Centennial, we are featuring photos of public policy alums THEN as Duke students and NOW as engaged alum. Our next feature is Heather Goldberg Mendelow PPS '95 - THEN as a student and NOW as an alum with Professor Joel L. Fleishman. Heather serves on Sanford's Board of Visitors and Professor Fleishman is the founding director of the Sanford School.

"Professor Fleishman was warm and heavily invested in all his students. I learned a tremendous amount about the nonprofit world and the art of writing clearly, which I still think about and apply today." - Heather Goldberg Mendelow

Duke alum, we want to feature you! Email our alumni team to learn more and share your photos to learn more and share your photos!

The Sanford Mentoring Program is recruiting alumni for the upcoming academic year. The program provides MPP students and MIDP fellows the opportunity to develop a partnership with Sanford’s alumni network. The goal is to offer opportunities for relationship building and guidance during student’s last year as they navigate their future as policymakers. Mentors are responsible for meeting with their mentees monthly from October to April - meetings can include phone calls, video calls, or in-person meetings when applicable.   

Click Here to Learn More and to Apply by September 6th

Sanford Distinguished Lecture: Defending Democracy with Liz Cheney

September 4, 5:00 PM EST

Duke Page Auditorium, Durham

Join us for an engaging fireside chat as Liz Cheney, former U.S. Representative, sits down with Sanford's Peter Feaver to discuss the current political landscape ahead of the upcoming presidential election. 

This intimate conversation will delve into key issues shaping the nation's future, explore the dynamics within the political parties, and provide insights into the electoral process. Don't miss this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing America during this pivotal time.

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Duke Forever Learning Lessons in Leadership 

September 27, 7:30 AM – 1:30 PM EST

Washington Duke Inn, Durham

Want to dive deep into leadership development and expand your network within the Duke alumni community? This program will offer unique opportunities to gain essential principles and insights for effective leadership and is specifically designed for experienced professionals. Sanford Professor and Polis Director, Abdullah Antepli, will be featured in a concurrent session, and the program will offer the expertise of many Duke scholars from across the university. 

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August Mao MPP’16

Product Management & Strategy at The White House

Since fall of 2022, August has been leading the Campus Operations Portfolio and serving as the head liaison to the White House Operations Team in Washington, D.C. August is an expert in technology policy, bringing invaluable insights to his work at the highest level of government. Grateful for the supportive community at Sanford, August continues to make significant contributions in his field and is an active Duke Sanford alum.  August will be representing Sanford as he joins the Duke Alumni Board this fall and most recently was the Sanford representative on the Duke DC Regional Board.

Click Here to Hear August Share His Journey

Each month, we want to share updates from our alumni.

Do you have a new job? Receive a promotion or an award?

Celebrating a wedding, birth, or other milestone?

Are you interested in the Duke community’s plans for Climate Week NYC (September 22-29) or the UNFCCC’s Conference of Parties in Baku, Azerbaijan (November 11-22)? Whether you will be there or are just curious, sign up for occasional email updates and register for a virtual Town Hall on Monday, August 26 at 3:00 - 4:00 PM EST to discuss Duke’s presence at these important climate convenings. 

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Duke Alumni can now use career services' new tool, Jobscan, free of charge. Tailor your resume for any job, highlighting the key experience and skills recruiters need to see. 

Click Here to Learn More 

Thank you to our amazing alumni who recently volunteered!

Dan Kobayashi MPP'10 - Dayong Yu MIDP'01

Rene Alarcon MPP'10 - Sofia Balino MPP'11

Your participation brings invaluable knowledge and experience to the table for fellow alumni and current students, and we greatly appreciate your efforts. As a Duke alum, your unique experiences and talents have the power to make a difference in the lives of others. Consider lending your support as a volunteer to strengthen the Duke network while giving back.  

Sanford School Alumni & Giving 

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