News + Accomplishments

Alumni Spotlight: Latesha K. Harris–Bridging Gaps in Nursing and Health Services Research

Meet Latesha K. Harris, BSN, RN, an alum of Duke University's Department of Population Health Sciences (DPHS) 2022 BRIDGE Program cohort. As a first-generation college graduate and the first nurse in her family to pursue a doctoral degree, Latesha's journey is a testament to her dedication, resilience, and passion for healthcare. Her story is one of breaking barriers and striving for excellence in nursing and health services research.

Welcoming the 2024-2025 DPHS BRIDGE Scholars

The Department of Population Health Sciences (DPHS) at Duke University is thrilled to welcome our newest cohort of BRIDGE Scholars for the 2024-2025 academic year. 

BRIDGE Scholars Update: John Fuller

DPHS is always excited to see our current and former BRIDGE Scholars find success in their academic and professional pursuits. John Fuller, a 2023 – 2024 DPHS BRIDGE Program Scholar, continues his impressive endeavors and builds on his past year of mentorship with the program.

BRIDGE Scholars Update: Elenor Strand

DPHS is always excited to see our former students and BRIDGE Scholars continue to find success in their academic and professional pursuits. Elenor Strand, a 2021 DPHS BRIDGE Scholar, has continued her research endeavors, securing multiple publications and presentation opportunities along the way.

BRIDGE Scholars Update: J'Mauri Jackson

DPHS is always excited to see our former students and BRIDGE Scholars continue to find success in their academic and professional pursuits. We're currently celebrating the achievements of J'Mauri Jackson, a 2022 DPHS BRIDGE Scholar, who was awarded a graduate research fellowship at the Center for Racial Justice with the University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy.

John Fuller Receives CCHS Undergrad Research Paper Award

BRIDGE Scholar John Fuller recently received the CCHS 2023 Undergraduate Research Paper Award for his work on “Social Network Support and Frequent Mental Distress Among Sexual and Gender Diverse Cancer Survivors."

BRIDGE Scholars Update: Latesha K. Harris

DPHS is always excited to see our former students and BRIDGE Scholars continue to find success in their academic and professional pursuits. Latesha K. Harris, a 2022 DPHS BRIDGE Scholar, has been busy publishing and disseminating her research – and adding additional titles to her list of accolades.

BRIDGE Scholar Updates: J'Mauri Jackson

DPHS is always excited to see our former students and BRIDGE Scholars continue to find success in their academic and professional pursuits. J'Mauri Jackson, a 2022 DPHS BRIDGE Scholar, recently updated us on her post-program achievements.