New York City
A New York State of Mind
More than 600 alumni and friends gathered at Chelsea Piers in Manhattan on April 21 for Duke’s second stop on its MADE FOR THIS tour. See what went on throughout the evening!
Speakers
Dan Abrams ’88
Chief Legal Analyst, ABC News
Abrams and Ha led a panel discussion with Duke students as they discussed a new initiative designed to teach civil discourse and build a community where everyone can belong.
Nita Farahany A.M.’04, J.D.’04, Ph.D.’06
Robinson O. Everett Distinguished Professor of Law
Farahany took attendees on a journey delving into Duke’s quest to ensure the future we build with AI is both helpful and ethical.
Polly Ha
Director of Duke’s Transformative Ideas Program and Duke Divinity School professor
Adam Silver ’84
Commissioner, National Basketball Association and Chair, Duke University Board of Trustees
Silver shared reflections about Duke’s trajectory as the chair of the board and a long-time university citizen.
Heather E. Whitson, M.D., M.H.S’09, H.S.’00-’06
Distinguished Professor of Neuroscience
Whitson shared how Duke is leveraging interdisciplinary collaboration and deep expertise in aging science to address the root causes of complex diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease.
Alumni Stories
How is Duke shaping the next generation of leaders? Alumni shared their personal stories of how the Duke Difference—ambition, teamwork, optimism and can-do spirit—is allowing them to rise to the challenges of the moment.
Jennifer Kherani M.D.’08
Vice President of Clinical Safety at Treeline Biosciences
Tre’ Scott ’15
Founder & CEO of Benton Street Holdings
Gabe Tsuboyama B.S.E.’00
Head of Special Situations Equities at HBK Capital Management
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