Duke’s communications work happens everywhere — in schools, departments, research centers and administrative offices across campus. The Duke Communicators Network (DCN) is where the people doing that work come together. It’s a community built for connection, shared learning and the kind of cross-campus alignment that makes Duke’s communications stronger. 

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INSIGHTS: The Annual Duke Communicators Summit

Once a year, the DCN convenes for a full conference experience — sessions, programming, and shared learning designed to develop skills, deepen connections, and advance the craft of communications.

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Working Groups

Functional groups focused on specific practice areas, co-led by Communications, Marketing, and Public Affairs and campus volunteers. Built for collaboration, alignment, and raising the standard of communications work university-wide. 

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Communicator Directory

Have a question or looking to collaborate with another department? Find contact information for communicators across campus and turn those connections into great work.

Duke Delivered

The university’s newsletter, published Tuesdays and Thursdays with special editions as news warrants. Your direct line to what’s happening across Duke. 

SCLG Monthly Meeting 

A standing meeting with the Senior Communicators Leadership Group (SCLG) across campus. Please contact Pamela Gibbs-Smith to join this meeting.

The DCN Listserv

Announcements and opportunities delivered to your inbox, plus invites to monthly meetings with relevant updates, rotating topics, and shared learning.