Looney has led the development of many resources and programs to support graduate students and made notable contributions to the recruitment, support, and retention of graduate students from historically underrepresented groups.
The arrival of February marks the beginning of Black History Month. Typically, Black student organizations at Duke have used this time to hold musical performances, put on plays and invite speakers to campus. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however, student groups have had to find new ways to connect the community through virtual events.