Duke Divinity Announces Fund for Alumni in Need
The Shepherd’s Fund was established to provide financial assistance when a medical crisis creates a hardship.
Benjamin Chavis Jr., M.Div. '80, Leads Conversation on Justice
Civil rights leader the Rev. Dr. Chavis coined the term environmental racism and has been working in justice ministries for decades.
Linda Coley Named Director of Ormond Center
Dr. Linda Coley, a longtime educator and leader in brand management and product development, has been named executive director of The Ormond Center for Thriving Congregations and Communities, effective September 1.
Jeremy Gilmore, D'13 Named to Triangle Business Journal's 40 Under 40 Leadership Awards
Jeremy Gilmore, D'13, director of spiritual care at WakeMed, has been named a Triangle Business Journal 40 Under 40 Leadership Award winner.
Alum Sarah Seibert D'19 Named C3 Sermon Challenge Winner
Seibert, director of Christian education at Hillyer Memorial Christian Church in Raleigh, N.C., was recognized for her sermon,  "God Made Dirt....And God Can Save It."
Duke Divinity Alumni and Staff Honor Veterans at Arlington Cemetery
Army Chaplain Mel Baars O’Malley, M.Div.'08, and Associate Dean Dan Struble were among the Duke community members who paid tribute to fallen soldiers.
Duke Divinity Announces New Director of Spiritual Formation
Rev. Dr. Michael Long, M.Div. ’12, D.Min. ’18, will join the school in the newly created role that helps cultivate students for Christian leadership.
Bishop Arichea, Bible Scholar, dies at 87
Bishop Daniel C. Arichea Jr., Duke M.R.E. '60, Ph.D. '65, was a visionary leader in the United Methodist Church and also taught at Duke as bishop in residence. 
Michael Vazquez, MTS '20, Named Faith Leader to Watch
Vazquez, director of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Religion and Faith Program, was named one of "21 Faith Leaders To Watch in 2021" by the Center for American Progress.
Christian Peele, M.Div. ’08, to Join White House Staff
Peele will join the White House as deputy director of management and administration for personnel.

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