Richard Brodhead

Richard Brodhead is an American academic and former university administrator who served as the President of Duke University from 2004 to 2017. He is known for his leadership in higher education, emphasizing arts, research, and student engagement. Before his presidency, Brodhead was a professor of English and a dean at Yale University. His tenure at Duke included efforts to enhance academic programs and campus culture. Brodhead has also been involved in legal and institutional responses to campus issues, advocating for a balanced approach to university governance and values.