Explore the 2025 Spring and Fall Cohort

Explore the newest faces of Duke’s Graduate Liberal Studies community through the 2025 Cohort website, now featuring both Spring and Fall 2025 students. This dynamic, student-centered page highlights the diverse backgrounds, interests, and ambitions that define the program, underscoring the interdisciplinary spirit at the core of GLS.

From creative practitioners and career changers to researchers and lifelong learners, the cohort reflects the program’s flexible, self-designed approach to graduate education, where students draw across disciplines to pursue their intellectual and professional goals.

The site also captures the sense of community that emerges within the cohort. Personal reflections, academic interests, and creative work reveal how students connect across fields and experiences, building a collaborative environment grounded in curiosity and exploration.

Be sure to check out the curated 2025 Spotify playlist while you’re there, a collective soundtrack contributed by students that offers a more personal glimpse into the cohort’s energy, moods, and creative influences as they begin their journey at Duke.

Whether you’re a prospective student, a member of the Duke community, or simply curious about GLS, the 2025 Cohort page offers a vibrant introduction to the people and ideas shaping this year’s program. Explore other year's cohorts on the student page.