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20
On Teaching Thi Bui’s “The Best We Could Do”
A public discussion with two Duke professors about why and how they love to teach Thi Bui's graphic memoir...
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The Forum for Scholars and Publics at the Franklin Humanities Institute advocates for the vitality of community expertise and scholarly knowledge, both within and outside of the walls of the university. We organize programs and public events on and off campus, curate dynamic digital spaces for sharing research and commentary, host working groups and residencies, and engage with faculty, fellows, and community partners interested in exploring new ways to connect scholars and publics locally and globally.
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Introducing Jade Marcum
Meet Jade Marcum, our 2026-27 Anne Firor Scott Public Scholarship Fellow!…
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Anne Firor Scott Fellow Nikki Locklear reflects on an evening filled with love, pride, and gratitude for community.…
read more about Restorying the Native SoutheastNew Project – Meaningful Things: Narrating a Life Through Objects
The human process of making meaning in and of the world is intertwined with the material world; certain objects we engage with become bearers of life’s stories. In this project, we’ll create spaces for reflection on a life, starting with …
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