Marcia Rego

Marcia Rego is an Associate Professor of the Practice in the Thompson Writing Program at Duke University, serving as Director of Faculty Development and Assessment. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, San Diego (2001). Her research focuses on cultural anthropology, ethnography, and performance studies, with a specialization in Cape Verdean history, language, and identity. She teaches courses on writing, cultural anthropology, and interdisciplinary topics like 'Writing about Performance' and 'Anthropology of the Body.' Her work bridges academic writing practices and critical ethnographic inquiry.

Rego has received awards including the Duke University Excellence in Teaching Award (2009) and the Duke Performances Curricular Enrichment Award (2017). Her publications include The Dialogic Nation of Cape Verde (2015) and articles on ethnography ethics and postcolonial studies. She collaborates across disciplines, co-teaching courses with dance, music, and theater departments.