The faculty and staff of the Duke University Center for International Studies are deeply saddened by the passing of Mrs. Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans. From the very moment at which DUCIS was established, Mrs. Semans has been an ardent champion and impassioned partner in the cause of international studies at Duke. Directly responsible for the creation and ongoing support of the John Hope Franklin Center for Interdisciplinary and International Studies as well as DUCIS’ Anthony Joseph Drexel Biddle, Jr. Lecture on International Studies, Mrs. Semans will be deeply missed.
More information: Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans, her life and Duke University’s planned memorial services.
