Scholars@Duke
Jennifer Ahern Dodson

Jennifer Ahern Dodson

Professor of the Practice of Thompson Writing Program
Thompson Writing Program
jahern@duke.edu
Box 90025, Durham, NC 27708-0425
115 Art Building, Durham, NC 27708

Academic Honors

Robert B. Cox Distinguished Teaching Award

University Trinity College, Duke University · 2023

NC Engaged Scholar

State North Carolina Campus Compact · 2018

Duke Leadership Academy

University Duke University · 2015 Graduated from one-year leadership program

Panhellenic Association Women’s Leadership Award

University Duke University · 2007

News Items

Published June 3, 2026
Center for Teaching and Learning
From Community to Campus Impact: A Faculty Learning Community’s Journey Through AI and Teaching
Published October 22, 2025
Teaching in the Age of AI: A New Faculty Learning Community Takes Root
Published February 27, 2025
Trinity Communications
History of Writing Studies Class Helped Public Policy Major Find Her Voice
Published December 6, 2024
Do You Procrastinate When Writing? This Program Helps You Focus.
Published September 14, 2023
Trinity Communications
Four Trinity Faculty Receive Undergraduate Teaching Awards
Published January 10, 2023
For Weary Scholars, a Moment to Regroup, Reconnect…and Write
Published January 2, 2023
For Weary Scholars, a Moment to Regroup, Reconnect… and Write
Published January 7, 2022
NC Campus Engagement
Fourth annual writing retreat supports community engaged scholars across the state
Published June 14, 2017
At Summer Retreat, Faculty Brush Up on Their Writing
Published November 30, 2014
Going Digital: Reinventing Duke's Writing Curriculum
Published September 23, 2014
Jennifer Ahern-Dodson: Tips for better writing
Published August 8, 2014
Signing My Rights Away
Published February 21, 2012
From Brain to Paper: How to Write Well