This timeline highlights the distinguished faculty who have guided the Duke Islamic Studies Center (DISC) and reflects their contributions to advancing Middle East and Islamic Studies at Duke.

Bruce B. Lawrence  — Founding Director (2006–2011)
Gilbert Merkx           — Interim Director (2011–2014)
Omid Safi                   — Director (2015–2019)
Ellen McLarney        — Interim Director (2019–2020)
Ellen McLarney        — Director (2020–2022)
Eve Duffy                   — Interim Director (2022–2024)
Adam Mestyan        — Director (2024–2025)