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Staff and Faculty Who Reflect Duke's Values

Staff and Faculty Who Reflect Duke's Values

This Working@Duke series features staff and faculty who embody Duke's shared values of respect, trust, inclusion, discovery and excellence. Stories highlight the unique experiences, backgrounds and cultures that make our colleagues extraordinary and our community stronger. Nominate someone to be featured here.

A portrait of Katelyn MacDonald
Three videos of Katelyn MacDonald, a Staff Specialist at Duke University Chapel, playing Chappell Roan on the church bells at Duke Memorial United Methodist Church in June 2024 have a combined 17 million views. Photo by Travis Stanley

May 27, 2025

A Viral Song of Pride

Katelyn MacDonald’s church bell performance blends music, identity and self-expression

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Leslye Kornegay holds her book, "Leading to Change the World"
Leslye Kornegay, Duke's Executive Director for University Environmental Services and Facilities Management, wrote a book entitled "Leading to Change the World" that was released in September 2024. Photo by Travis Stanley

February 26, 2025

Inspiring Change, One Chapter at a Time

Leslye Kornegay's new book reflects her advocacy for women of color to lead at universities

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