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Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett visits Duke
Mary Pat McMahon is the vice provost and vice president of student affairs. As the chief student affairs officer at Duke, McMahon is directly involved in decisions that shape the undergraduate and graduate student experience, including responsibility for residential and dining services, student wellness services, specialized services for parents/families and student veterans, as well as other student-directed services such as student extracurricular support and the university’s identity and cultural centers. McMahon is a proven leader in student affairs and is committed to student development, team leadership, and building strong community, academic, and student partnerships.
Before coming to Duke in July 2019, McMahon was dean of student affairs at Tufts University’s Schools of Arts and Sciences and Engineering. There, she was broadly responsible for fostering meaningful growth and connection in students’ co-curricular experiences and coordinating developmental, leadership, and health and safety resources for students.
Prior to Tufts, McMahon served as associate dean of student affairs at Bowdoin College, where she helped develop a highly regarded residential learning program, oversaw the first-year experience, provided academic and personal advising to students, and offered guidance for the judicial and sexual misconduct board hearing processes.
Previously, McMahon was associate director of doctoral programs at New York University and assistant director of undergraduate admissions at Yale University. She holds a bachelor of arts degree in history from Yale University and a master of science degree in history of international relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science.
TransForming Our Campus is a recorded session from November 20, 2019 featuring Dr. Raja Gopal Bhattar. This interactive workshop explored gender pronouns, strategies for campus-wide pedagogical practices and enhancing awareness of resources available on campus. As a national leader in LGBTQIA+ services, Duke University continues to develop structural changes to support our growing transgender and non-binary community. This workshop provided space for reflection, skill-building and helped to build a network of other faculty and staff working to enhance our climate on campus. Each video below is a segment of the full series. To watch the full session, click on the…
We’re so glad you’re here! Check out all the resources available for you to get off to a great start. Sign Up For Benefits Don’t forget that you have 30 days from your start date to set your benefits! Click below to learn more. Duke Benefits Enrollment New Staff Resources New Hire Checklist Tasks to get started as Student Affairs staff 1st 90 Days (COMING SOON) Make your trial period a success Getting Paid & Time Away Time cards, pay dates, holidays, & more Making Connections Ways to meet your colleagues Communicating With Division Staff *We’re Updating This Page to…
As you continue your academic journey at Duke University, we would like to remind you that dining on campus may look slightly different after your first year. The First-Year Dining Plan utilizes the Board Plan and Food Points, while Upperclass Dining Plans utilize Food Points only, giving you the freedom to use your Food Points at any time and any Duke Dining location during operational hours. In addition to your new dining plan options, we encourage you to explore the program offerings below and experience more of what Duke Dining has to offer! -Cooking Classes & Chef Demos-Learn to cook…
Many of you have already seen Interim Dean of Students and Associate Vice President of Student Affairs Debbie Heida around campus. With a wealth of leadership experience and a deep commitment to supporting students, Dean Heida will serve as Interim Dean for the remainder of this academic year, ensuring our support for the well-being and growth of our students remains constant. Dean Heida brings with her more than four decades of experience in higher education. She held the role of Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students at Berry College for 14 years. Her impactful leadership and dedication…
At Duke Dining, we believe sustainability is holistic. From procurement to disposal, all stages of the sustainability journey are equally important. Duke Dining recognizes that the modern food system often pursues efficiencies and profit at the expense of environmental health, community well-being, and fair economic relationships. Faced with this reality, we eagerly take on the role of potential catalyst in this system. We believe being “sustainable” means operating deliberately—being intentional and thoughtful in how we feed the Duke community. Education and engagement are essential parts of our operational strategy and sustainability success. In short, sustainability—operating deliberately—isn’t optional for Duke Dining;…
Ben (he/him) is excited to be a part of the team that supports new students in their transition to Duke and walks alongside parents and families as they support their student from afar. A graduate of Duke, Ben is an educator and pastor who is committed to building communities where all have the access and opportunity they need to thrive. Before returning to Duke in 2022, Ben was a pastor in Cary, North Carolina and a high school history teacher in rural, North Carolina. He also helped launch of a new school in Durham and served as an admissions officer for international and…
*All housing process timelines are tentative and may be changed at the discretion of the Housing Assignments Office. These dates are subject to reasonable changes and each resident agrees to abide by such changes. Notification of changes to these dates is generally made by email to the resident’s University email account. August 2025 – May 2025 Last update 9/9/2024 August 2024 *All housing process timelines are tentative and may be changed at the discretion of the Housing Assignments Office. Thursday, 8/8: Summer Session II classes end. Friday, 8/9 thru Sunday, 8/11: Summer Term II final exams. Monday, 8/12: Summer Session…