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Three First-Year Students Join Class of ’27

February 29, 2024 Comments Off on Three First-Year Students Join Class of ’27

The Robertson Scholars Leadership Program is excited to congratulate and welcome three first-year students to its current Class of 2027 Scholars. The Scholars selected exemplify the authenticity, curiosity, and commitment…

Swimming with Sharks in the Name of LEADership

February 8, 2024 Comments Off on Swimming with Sharks in the Name of LEADership

Did you know you’re more likely to be killed by a vending machine than a shark? “Yeah, you’re more likely to be killed by a cow or a bolt of…

100 Years Old and a Robbie First

February 2, 2024 Comments Off on 100 Years Old and a Robbie First

It’s not every day that you turn 100 years old, but this year Duke University is celebrating its Centennial year in style. All over campus you’ll find flags celebrating Duke…

From Cold Call to Speech Writer: How One Scholar Took a Chance to Make an Impact

November 30, 2023 Comments Off on From Cold Call to Speech Writer: How One Scholar Took a Chance to Make an Impact

Andrew Sun (Robertson ’25) loves math. “There’s beauty in there being a proof of something as objectively truthful, which almost never holds true in politics.” Politics are his other love…

Three Scholars Find Their Way to One “Flexible” Med School

November 15, 2023 Comments Off on Three Scholars Find Their Way to One “Flexible” Med School

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is dedicated to cultivating a community of innovation by bringing medical students from a variety of disciplines together in one place. Their…

Duke Justice Project: Exploring Collaboration on the Robertson Express

November 2, 2023 Comments Off on Duke Justice Project: Exploring Collaboration on the Robertson Express

“One thing I love is cross-campus collaboration, so I’m always over at UNC.” Jenna Smith is a Class of 2025 Robbie based at Duke, and is Co-President of the Duke…

Governor Appoints Robertson Alumni to Advisory Council

October 18, 2023 Comments Off on Governor Appoints Robertson Alumni to Advisory Council

It could be a moment out of a movie, two young leaders arrive at the Governor’s mansion ready to officially take on their new roles as appointees to an Advisory…

EDM, Consulting, & Leadership: A Unique Summer Experience

October 5, 2023 Comments Off on EDM, Consulting, & Leadership: A Unique Summer Experience

Patrick Li (Robbie ’25) is fresh off of his Exploration Summer – an eight-week immersion where he blended his passion for EDM (electronic dance music) and consulting, resulting in a…

Exploring the Both/And: A Uniquely Robertson Experience

September 21, 2023 Comments Off on Exploring the Both/And: A Uniquely Robertson Experience

“Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays basically look the same – I’m at UNC full time in class. But Tuesdays and Thursday’s I’ve got physical training at Duke at 6am. I’m basically…

The Tender Messiness of Being Human: Exploring Life Through Film

September 6, 2023 Comments Off on The Tender Messiness of Being Human: Exploring Life Through Film

“It feels like summer camp when you’re at the lab — you’re in these beautiful lodges, having s’mores on the lawn and tie-dying Sundance t-shirts, and then suddenly you’re on…