Duke's Inequality Studies Minor Faces Uncertain Future

Duke Universitys Inequality Studies Minor Faces Uncertain Future: Key Faculty Depart, Courses CancelledDuke Universitys popular Inequality Studies minor is in jeopardy due to the departure of its two faculty leaders and the cancellation of courses for the upcoming spring semester. The minor, established in 2020, aimed to equip students with knowledge and skills to understand inequality using social science methods. However, the retirement of founding director William Darity and the departure of Adam Hollowell, the other faculty lead, have left the programs future uncertain. The history department, now responsible for the minor, has been criticized for limited communication regarding the programs status. The situation is part of a broader trend of uncertainty for similar programs at universities across the country, potentially complicated by increased federal scrutiny over diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.