VH@Duke Awards 8 Internships for 2018
February 27, 2018
The opportunities will help Duke Ph.D. students in the humanities and humanistic social sciences integrate relevant off-campus work experiences with their academic interests and professional goals.
Can a Humanities Education Prepare You For #StartupLife?
February 26, 2018
Believe it or not, your humanities Ph.D. training could give you a leg up on the competition in the tech startup world.
Congratulations – YOU’RE IN!! Now What?
February 19, 2018
Some things that prospective Ph.D. students should consider when weighing their admission offers.
Partying with Nonacademics
February 12, 2018
How to connect with those who presumably don’t “get” you or (worse) talk about nothing but UNC basketball?
Which Cats Are in Your Circle?
February 5, 2018
Highly specialized doctoral study can keep your professional orbit very small. Don’t overlook the value of building connections broadly, imaginatively, and courageously.
Becoming A Well-Rounded PhD: The Role of Service
January 30, 2018
Professor Marc Brettler (Religious Studies) explains how engaging in service to your department, university, and profession while still in graduate school can help your teaching, research, and job search.
4/4 Teaching Loads, and Other Things that Go Bump in the Night
January 22, 2018
Don’t be so quick to despair or dismiss these positions. They can vary greatly depending on specific circumstances.
Tenure-Track Jobs and “Non-Elite” Institutions
January 8, 2018
When you hear “tenure-track jobs,” do you automatically envision a place like Duke? If so, it’s time to expand your scope.
Leadership Training for Humanists: What’s the Point?
December 11, 2017
There may be few discussions on “leadership” around the graduate seminar table, and it’s all the more reason to reflect on how to cultivate it in your academic career.
Dressing for Success, Backwards and Forwards
November 27, 2017
As you prepare for job interviews, dress appropriately, but try not to overthink it. The most important part of an interview is what doesn’t meet the eye.
