Katherine Magnuson
Ph.D., Human Development and Social Policy, Northwestern University, 2002;
B.A., History and Political Science, Brown University, 1995
Katherine's research focuses on the well-being and development of economically disadvantaged children and their families. She examines how disparities in socioeconomic status (SES) affect children's development, and how these effects may be altered by policies and programs, especially early childhood education programs. She also investigates how maternal education impacts child development.

Focusing on the role that deportation defense lawyers play in legitimizing the deportation regime, this talk addresses the responsibilities lawyers have when representing people within an unjust legal system. What does it mean for an immigration lawyer to genuinely earn the trust of undocumented communities and become an abogade de confianza? Borja explores how lawyers can work alongside families, community organizers, and participatory defense campaigns to challenge detention and deportation.

On October 13, 2026, Close Up will lead a regional deliberation at Duke University. This event is one of six regional deliberations taking place in 2026-27 across the country as part of NextGen Roundtable: America 250, a growing initiative to honor the Semiquincentennial of the United States. Through civil discourse, we aim to empower students to engage in meaningful dialogue, listen with empathy, and express their ideas with clarity and confidence.

The Laboratory for Social Choreography invites you to participate in its latest venture, Theater.

Spend an evening in meaningful conversation with strangers. Listen, speak, disagree, remain silent, and encounter others without judgment or fear. Discover what the collective body is thinking and dreaming about.

Experience what deep democracy can feel like when you find yourself embedded in an ecology of concerns with no predetermined roles or outcomes.

Bring friends. People of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds are welcome.

Dr. Kyle Whyte is a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. His environmental justice research focuses on the moral and political issues that Indigenous peoples are addressing with regard to climate change, conservation and cooperative relationships with science institutions. "How Indigenous Peoples' Actions to Address Climate Change Scale Up" is the first of three public lectures he will present as the Keohane Distinguished Visiting Professor.

Join your colleagues at the first annual Faculty Resource Fair in Penn Pavilion. The Fair will include representatives from over 40 offices, campus initiatives, funding opportunities and resources related to supporting and improving the faculty experience at Duke. Guests will enjoy raffles and special announcements throughout the event and lunch will be provided. Please register for the event and spread the word to your colleagues!

Duke offers locations where faculty, staff and students can receive a free flu vaccination. Vaccinations can also be obtained at Duke Primary Care providers, area pharmacies and other locations, but documentation must be provided for compliance.

Annual vaccination against the flu is a condition of employment at Duke Health; other University staff and faculty working on-site must be vaccinated or have an approved medical or religious exemption to maintain access to Duke's buildings and facilities.

Find out more at vaccines.duke.edu.

Make the most of your lunch break with Monday Moves! From 12:30-12:50 PM every Monday, you can participate in online guided stretch breaks with the LIVE FOR LIFE Fitness Team to benefit your mental and physical health!