... In his inaugural address to the Duke community in 2004, President Brodhead characterizes Duke as a university that has always been rising and striving for greatness. He reflects on the relationship between theory and practice in academic research. He also notes the cost of higher education...

... In his 2005 Founders’ Day address, Richard Brodhead reflects on the intentional work that went into creating and building Duke University and its internationally recognized scholarship and campus. He describes how research by Duke faculty was put to immediate use in the aftermath of Hurricane...

... In this 2005 address to the university faculty, Richard Brodhead announces the Financial Aid Initiative and emphasizes the importance of expanding endowment support for need-based financial aid. He discusses Duke’s strengths in interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge in service to society...

... Giving a commencement address to Fisk University, a historically black institution, Richard Brodhead reflects on the legacy of Fisk alumnus and Duke historian John Hope Franklin and how graduates can contribute to the common good. John Hope Franklin Fisk University Charles Waddell...

... At this address to the 2010 annual meeting of the faculty, Richard Brodhead discusses the durable nature of universities, the impact of the financial downturn at Duke, and the importance of continuing to invest in university priorities. financial downturn Duke University endowment...

... Richard Brodhead addresses the Duke University faculty at an annual meeting in 2011 to discuss the university’s financial situation, the strategic value of Duke’s global programs, and the enduring importance and relevance of the humanities. globalization university finances humanities...