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Advancing social equity through research, programming, and policy

The Samuel DuBois Cook Center on Social Equity at Duke University is a scholarly collaborative that studies the causes and consequences of inequality and develops remedies for these disparities and their adverse effects.

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Aaron Young Scholars Recognized by Durham Public Schools (DPS) Board of Education

On August 22, 2024, current and former students who completed the Hank & Billye Suber Aaron Young Scholars Summer Research Institute were honored by Durham Public Schools (DPS) Board of Education. This recognition celebrated the scholars’ dedication and hard work in completing the rigorous four-week summer program and presenting their research to the community at the capstone […]

Diversity Initiative for Tenure in Economics (DITE) Scholars Convene for Summer 2024 Workshop

On Saturday, August 10, the Samuel DuBois Cook Center on Social Equity concluded its latest gathering of the Diversity Initiative for Tenure in Economics (DITE) program in Durham, N.C.

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Apply Today for Duke Immerse, Spring 2025

Uncover the roots of inequality and explore transformative solutions in the Cook Center’s Spring 2025 Duke Immerse Program, “Caste, Class, and Race: Inequality and Reparations in the US and India.” Program includes a 7-day trip to India. Apply by 10/1.