On a sunny day in late November, Thompson Writing Program faculty, Writing Studio consultants and friends gathered in the Classroom Building as five students presented their hard work. This was the culmination of Writing 255, Literacy Writing and Tutoring, a class that teaches composition studies, literacy studies and writing center theory. The course also focuses on training Writing Studio consultants, who work with Duke students and assist them with any and all stages of the writing process, from papers to… read more about Sharing the Write Stuff: Writing 255 Students Present on Writing Center Strategies »
As Halloween creeps closer, Duke students have more than just costumes and candy to look forward to — Trinity has a cauldron of classes brewed for spooky‑season scholars. If you’re ready to trade your pumpkin spice latte for something a little more spooky, gather your study group coven and prepare to summon your inner ghoul, because these classes prove that learning at Duke can be delightfully haunting. read more about Spooky Season 101: Courses to Get You in the Mood for Halloween »
On September 26, a group of Duke faculty representing several disciplines gathered in person for the first meeting of the new “Teaching in the Age of AI” Faculty Learning Community (FLC), led by Jennifer Ahern-Dodson, Associate Professor of the Practice in the Thompson Writing Program, and supported by CARADITE. Attendees exchanged introductions and reflected on their attitudes toward generative AI — a mix of excitement and caution — and their motivations for joining this new venture. read more about Teaching in the Age of AI: A New Faculty Learning Community Takes Root at Duke »
On September 26, a group of Duke faculty representing several disciplines gathered in person for the first meeting of the new “Teaching in the Age of AI” Faculty Learning Community (FLC), led by Jennifer Ahern-Dodson, Associate Professor of the Practice in the Thompson Writing Program, and supported by CARADITE. Attendees exchanged introductions and reflected on their attitudes toward generative AI — a mix of excitement and caution — and their motivations for joining this new venture. read more about Teaching in the Age of AI: A New Faculty Learning Community Takes Root at Duke »
For Madeline Sutton, joining Duke as assistant professor of the practice in the Thompson Writing Program (TWP) and assistant director of the Writing Studio is a full-circle moment. Sutton brings six years of on-the-ground experience to the Writing Studio, having previously worked in writing centers as an undergraduate, graduate student and graduate assistant director. Now, as assistant director of the TWP Writing Studio she’ll use her experience and expertise to guide all Duke students, regardless of their… read more about Madeline Sutton Brings Expertise in Writing and Mentorship to the Thompson Writing Program »
The Center for Applied Research and Design in Transformative Education (CARADITE) at Duke Learning Innovation and Lifetime Education (LILE) is delighted to announce recipients in the second cohort of the LILE Emerging Pedagogies Research Grants.The LILE Emerging Pedagogies Research Grants program supports and facilitates Duke faculty who are conducting early-stage research projects about emerging pedagogies and related student learning practices. Research projects accepted into the program receive financial support, with… read more about Announcing the Second Cohort of the LILE Emerging Pedagogies Research Grants »
The First-Year Experience in Trinity College of Arts & Sciences seeks to build community as students explore important and timely questions from multiple perspectives through the longstanding FOCUS program and new Constellations cohorts.There are 16 Constellations offered in the 2025-2026 academic year. Miranda Welsh, lecturing fellow in the Thompson Writing Program, is teaching WRITING120: Preventing Pandemics: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Preparedness, part of the How Do Humans Understand… read more about Miranda Welsh: Preventing Pandemics One Paper at a Time »
Duke faculty members Denise Comer, Saskia Cornes, Shai Ginsburg, Candis Watts Smith and Norbert Wilson spent last year serving as fellows in the Atlantic Coast Conference Academic Leaders Network (ACC ALN).“Being part of the ACC ALN was incredibly energizing and inspiring,” said Comer, who is professor of the practice and director of the Thompson Writing Program. “It connected me with a thoughtful community of peers and gave me practical tools and fresh perspectives that continue to shape how I lead and collaborate.”… read more about A Year of Faculty Leadership Development With the ACC »
The Office for Faculty Advancement has awarded seed grants to six new projects led by Duke faculty members. The theme for this grant cycle is “Deepening Engagement and Improving the Faculty Experience.”Faculty were invited to propose creative approaches to strengthening faculty communities and relationships; innovative initiatives to improve the culture in departments, centers and schools; and new faculty groups that deepen engagement on topics relevant to the faculty experience.The seed grant program will provide financial… read more about Trinity Faculty Join New Projects to Deepen Engagement and Improve the Faculty Experience »
Sharing your writing is hard. There’s a vulnerability that comes with letting others see your words in print, and establishing trust is the cornerstone of any successful writing class.Faculty in the Thompson Writing Program (TWP) have been building that trust — and community — since 2000, when the program was established to amplify the importance of writing in the undergraduate curriculum.With the launch of the Arts & Sciences new curriculum for students entering in Fall 2025, the Thompson Writing Program will… read more about Thompson Writing Program Builds Spaces of Trust in the First-Year Experience »
Elizabeth Romage, a junior majoring in Public Policy, used to struggle to figure out where her voice fit in writing assignments amidst the boxes she had to check off and goals she needed to accomplish.“There's a conception that you need to start by gathering your resources and outlining, followed by writing those five paragraphs that we were all taught to do,” she said. If you follow the formula, you produce a draft, make edits and finally have a finished product.Romage credits the class History of Writing Studies… read more about History of Writing Studies Class Helped Public Policy Major Find Her Voice »
Now in its second year, the Duke Climate and Sustainability Teaching Fellows (CAST) held a weeklong workshop for 11 Duke and DKU faculty this spring to explore the connections between climate change and sustainable solutions, using a ‘systems thinking’ framework of examining multifaceted challenges. The CAST Fellows Program is dedicated to increasing the prevalence and quality of climate and sustainability concepts in academic courses across all departments at Duke. It supports instructors who are interested… read more about Incorporating Climate & Sustainability into Classes Across Duke »
From departmental awards to national recognitions, Trinity College students are frequently acknowledged for their hard work and the success that follows. Meet a few of these award-winning students who have been recognized for both their academic and community achievements. read more about Writing Studio Consultants Isa Mellody and Tess Redman featured in Celebrating the Trinity Class of 2024 »
Writing as a means of critical inquiry is a cornerstone of Duke’s academic curriculum. Despite its vital role, writing is often thought of as a fixed talent — some do it with ease, others do not — but the reality is that good writing, as any other skill, can be learned. The teaching of writing is the mission of the Thompson Writing Program (TWP). TWP helps students develop as writers during their years at Duke and beyond, including by teaching undergraduate students to become peer writing consultants through its Writing… read more about A Riff on the Classic Q&A from Peer Writing Consultants Jocelyn Chin and Tomas Esber »
Congratulations to Charlotte Asmuth for being named to the board of Carolinas Writing Program Administrators. Dr. Asmuth is CPWA’s North Carolina At-Large Rep for 2024-2026. Carolinas WPA was formed to encourage communication among community colleges, colleges, and universities in North Carolina and South Carolina. Members represent a variety of writing programs, including writing centers, writing across the curriculum programs, first-year writing programs, and professional writing programs. Carolinas WPA enables regional… read more about Charlotte Asmuth named to the board of Carolinas Writing Program Administrators »
