School: Duke UniversityMajor: PsychologyYear: Senior Duke University runner Job Trahan set school records during the 2022 Texas Relays as a member of the Blue Devils’ 4x200m (1:25.03) and 4x400m (3:09.02) teams. But that is not the psychology major’s only team-oriented accomplishment. Trahan is a member of Duke’s United Black Athletes, which advocates for justice and…
FIRE is proud to announce that we are accepting proposals for the second cycle of our Free Inquiry Grant program, supporting research that advances the understanding of free speech and academic freedom. We are excited to announce that we have expanded the program to $200,000, with a maximum grant size of $65,000. Faculty, Ph.D. students,…
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Apr 22, 2024 at 9:36 am The justices will hear oral argument in City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson and Smith v. Spizzirri this morning. Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Monday morning read:…
This morning, the Supreme Court struck down a Trump administration gun regulation banning “bump stocks” under its authority to ban “machine guns,” defined by statute as a weapon that shoots more than one shot “by a single function of the trigger.” 26 U.S.C. §5845(b). Bump stocks — the device used in the 2017 Las Vegas…
Dr. Mary Ann Villarreal has been appointed vice president in the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Student Success at the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U). She will focus on advancing equity and student success efforts in service to undergraduate populations and academic excellence. Dr. Mary Ann Villarrea“AAC&U won over my scholar and practitioner…
Ronald Mason Jr. will be honored with the 2024 Marie Fielder Medal for Social Transformation, present by Fielding Graduate University at the Fielding convocation on July 10. Ronald Mason Jr.The Marie Fielder Medal for Social Transformation is an annual signature award bestowed by the Marie Fielder Center for Democracy, Leadership, and Social Innovation, recognizing lifetime…
When it comes to digital marketing for law firms, lead magnets not only build trust with prospective clients but also showcase your firm’s expertise in an easily distillable format. Learn how they fit into the broader martech stack attorney SEO strategy and why landing pages play a crucial role. Explore some great ideas for creating…
Do you remember that huge wooden horse that the Greeks left outside the gates of Troy during the Trojan War? If not, here’s a refresher: The Greeks and the Trojans were fighting a bitter war. The Greeks pretended to withdraw and sail away from Troy, leaving an enormous wooden horse behind. And the Trojans, thinking…
Law schools across the country are either finishing up (thanks, precruiting!) or gearing up for their early interview weeks, and many students have their future careers on their minds. With so many things to take into account when considering their livelihoods, how can law students create meaningful distinction between firms? Perhaps they can take a…
One of the unmitigatedly Black customs of America’s July 4 celebration has become the intentional circulation of Frederick Douglass’ “What to the Slave is the 4th of July?” speech. It is a custom that was ‘woke’ before the term became a political football for right-wing provocateurs hellbent on extending the culture wars in perpetuity. Circulating…