Duke University (USA)
Duke University was founded in 1924 as Trinity College. Today, the private research university has two undergraduate and nine graduate schools. More than 75 percent of students perform community service while at Duke. Visit Duke’s home page>>
DukeEngage
DukeEngage empowers students to address critical human needs through immersive service, in the process transforming students, advancing the University’s educational mission, and providing meaningful assistance to communities in the U.S. and abroad. Immersion programs and individual projects are carried out in Durham, across the U.S., and around the world. Learn more>>
Duke-Durham Neighborhood Partnership
The Duke-Durham Neighborhood Partnership supports community
goals to improve life in 12 neighborhoods around campus and to boost achievement in seven public schools and one charter school close to campus. It promotes Duke student public service in Durham as a high educational priority. Projects address:
- Educational enrichment
- Affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization
- Accessible health care
- Safety and security