Margaret Cole

Class of 2026
Majors in Public Policy Studies and Sociology; Certificate in Markets & Management Studies

I have a passion for leading others and I hope to do so in the future within the realms of the military and Congress. At Duke, I am in the Air Force ROTC program and hope to go to pilot training after I graduate from Duke. Outside of ROTC, I am also on the executive board of TEDxDuke, I am a campus tour guide, teach swim lessons with DukeRec, and serve in multiple ambassador roles around campus. This past summer, I interned for the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Veterans Affairs. I hope to have a full career in Congress after I have served my time in the military.

Favorite Class: My favorite class at Duke was MMS 197 because I love learning about the technical and soft skills of leadership that I can apply to my future endeavors.