Duke Alumni Engagement and Development

Last month, members of Next G.E.N. and undergrad alumni from the Classes of 2010–2024 gathered in New York City for a pre-game meetup ahead of the men's basketball showdown at Madison Square Garden! ??? It was a night full of reconnections, new friendships, and great conversations among alumni with a deep passion for supporting Duke through philanthropy and engagement. ???? Want to get involved? Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wRfD4

Ask a Blue Devil (https://brnw.ch/21wR7NF) is the perfect tool for both alumni and students to help one another! Current student Rui Sun shares: "During fall 2024, I was working on a consulting project for my Commercializing Technology Innovations class and needed to interview industry experts. The problem? I was assigned to precision medicine—a field I knew absolutely nothing about. I started by emailing 222 contacts from my professor’s list. No luck. Then I tried LinkedIn—still no responses. At that point, I was feeling pretty stuck. Then, I decided to give Ask a Blue Devil a shot—and within hours, everything changed. A Duke alum from the Class of ‘89 responded almost immediately. He worked at the University of Alabama School of Medicine and not only took the time to do an interview, but actually spent hours patiently walking me through the industry. And it didn’t stop there—soon, more Duke alumni reached out, offering their insights and support. Even after my project ended, I kept thinking about how incredible it was that total strangers were so willing to help—just because of the Duke connection. I’d always heard that Duke has a strong alumni network, but experiencing it firsthand was next-level. Honestly, Ask a Blue Devil saved me. I got the insights I needed, made valuable connections, and most importantly, felt a real sense of community. It’s something I’ll always be grateful for and will keep recommending to every Duke student and alum I meet!"

In case you missed it: ?? For Valentine's week, we spread the love to some of our favorite spots on campus—Duke Chapel, Duke Libraries, the Nasher Museum of Art, and Sarah P. Duke Gardens! Students joined us to learn about philanthropy, write heartfelt poems, sip on cozy hot chocolate, and pick a beautiful bloom.

How do you know you're *one of us*? If you're ready to tackle some of the world's biggest challenges with Blue Devil determination. ????

You know you're *one of us* when you recognize that the Duke student experience is unlike anything else in the world! In case you missed it, we asked students, faculty and staff at Duke to share their insight into what makes a Blue Devil. ???? Stay tuned for more!

Within Duke's ranks, right now, we have the ideas necessary to cure the incurable, meet the challenge of climate change, and accelerate discoveries for a brighter future. But without you, those ideas will remain just that—ideas. We need your help to bring extraordinary Blue Devil ideas into a world that truly needs them. Whether we give through philanthropy, time, or expertise, collectively we have the power to advance Duke’s global value and impact. You are one of us, and we are MADE FOR THIS. Learn how you can get involved in The Duke Campaign today ?? madeforthis.duke.edu

How do you know you're *one of us*? We asked students, faculty and staff at Duke to share their insight into what makes a Blue Devil. ???? Stay tuned for more!

Duke research saves lives. Now, we must save research. National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding fuels innovation, the economy, and life-saving discoveries. Cuts could have major impacts on our community. Here's what we know... Duke University Health System | Duke University School of Medicine

What it means to be Forever Duke ... ... you will always remember the class you attended at Duke that helped ignite your greatest passion in life -- that thing that could inspire you forever. ... you still reach out to your favorite Duke professor annually to share updates about your life, eagerly anticipating their reply and feeling energized by their encouragement, even after all of these years. ... perhaps you're inspired and optimistic about a groundbreaking discovery by a Duke researcher; you even share the good news with your colleagues so they understand why you wear your Duke hat with pride. ... or maybe you feel endless gratitude for the dedicated medical team at Duke that provided exceptional care to your family member during their illness. ?? How did Duke shape who you are today? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned for a big Blue Devil announcement on Monday!

The future starts with bold leadership today. Tyler Ratcliffe is ensuring Duke remains at the forefront of sustainability by fostering collaboration, bridging academia and industry, and empowering students to lead the next wave of energy innovation. See how his efforts are shaping the future for years to come: https://lnkd.in/gkiUMCca