In one of the most ambitious efforts of its kind in U.S. higher education, Duke University announced on February 12, 2007, that it had committed an initial amount of $30 million to provide funding and faculty support to all undergraduates who want to apply their classroom learning to addressing societal issues at home and abroad. In addition to tackling real-world problems, the students will develop the valuable skills and self-knowledge that result from an immersive service experience.

On this page you can read more about the program, DukeEngage, and meet some Duke students who already are participating in ambitious service projects everywhere from neighborhoods in Durham, North Carolina, to rural villages in Kenya. These students embody the spirit of committed service and innovation that DukeEngage will further foster.