@DukeU’s academic and outreach center in DC. Influencing federal policy through advocacy, research, and thoughtful dialogue
Washington, DC
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Always great to catch up with Duke alumna @Sen_Alsobrooks! Thanks for taking the time to come to campus and spend time with our students.
Thank you to HASC Chair @RepMikeRogersAL for visiting Duke Quantum Center! We appreciated the opportunity to discuss Duke research in quantum tech, advanced materials, & counter-drone systems, plus North Carolina's growing role in defense innovation and national security.
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"We are lucky to live in a land that is the hope of the earth, and we need to make sure that we rise to that occasion.”
Former U.S. Sen. @MittRomney shared reflections on public service, leadership and caring for others during his visit to @DukeU.
Story: sanford.duke.edu/story/mitt-…
ALT Mitt Romney speaking while seated on stage with a backdrop reading "Sanford School of Public Policy."
Thank you to our North Carolina Senators @SenThomTillis and @SenTedBuddNC, as well as Duke alumna @SenCapito for voting to pass the Protect College Sports Act. We appreciate your ongoing support for the future of college athletics!
For 75+ years, @NSF has turned basic research into discoveries and industries that drive America’s economy + advancing the social sciences that help us understand people, communities & policy. Let’s grow NSF and American innovation. Thanks to our NC delegation for their support!
Thank you to Rep. @ValerieFoushee for her video remarks and @RepDeborahRoss for joining Duke’s Cybersecurity Conference! We appreciate your continued support of Duke and efforts to advance conversations at the intersection of cybersecurity, innovation & public policy.
Happy #ConstitutionDay! 🇺🇸 Today we recognize the signing of the U.S. Constitution and its enduring impact.
See how Duke is observing the day:
today.duke.edu/2026/09/const…
Thank you @ValerieFoushee for your strong and continued support for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope!🚀🌟🔭
du.ke/v/h7hy
Another year, another Project Citizen! We had a great time with our first-years in DC this week during their experiential orientation. They heard from alumni on the Hill, visited the World Bank & EU Delegation, toured the Capitol and more as they begin their time at Duke.
We are encouraged by the momentum behind the Protect College Sports Act and support its passage. We thank @SenThomTillis, @TedBuddNC, @SenCapito, @SenTedCruz, @SenatorCantwell, & @LeaderJohnThune for their engagement and look forward to progress on this bipartisan bill.
A Duke‑led study supported by the @NIH has identified a critical early window to treat a rare childhood disorder (AHC), helping guide better care and outcomes.
medschool.duke.edu/stories/r…
Strokes can disrupt nonverbal communication, affecting how people connect. Duke researchers, supported in part by the @NIH are working to better identify and treat these challenges.
today.duke.edu/2026/05/how-b…
.@DukeEngineering's Crystal Noel received an @NSF CAREER Award to improve light delivery in quantum computers--a key step toward making them smaller, more stable, & scalable. Her work also helps train the next generation of the #quantum workforce. pratt.duke.edu/news/crystal-…
We have been so pleased to welcome both
@DukeSanford Executive MPA cohorts during their residency over the last week, including mid-career leaders from across sectors as they deepen their policy skills and engagement in the nation’s capital. Can't wait for the sessions ahead!
Osteoarthritis affects 32M+ Americans. A Duke‑led team is developing therapies that repair joints at the source, with promising results moving toward human trials. Progress is being advanced through the ARPA‑H NITRO program.
Read more:
corporate.dukehealth.org/new…
Kidney stones affect 1 in 11 Americans and can cause severe, recurring pain. A Duke‑led study found how hard it is for patients to maintain the hydration needed to prevent recurrence--pointing to more personalized approaches. Supported by @NIH.
Read more: duke.is/r/5yy8
Duke researchers are developing a new way to deliver CAR‑T therapy directly inside the body, potentially making these treatments more accessible and expanding their use beyond cancer to autoimmune and other diseases. Supported in part by @NIH.
Read more: duke.is/5/7qgz
