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Homecoming at Duke

More than 1,000 Blue Devils convened on Duke’s campus Sept. 18-19 for the university’s annual Homecoming Weekend—complete with open houses across campus, a 35-7 football win over Stanford University and a joyride down memory lane.

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Celebrating Duke's Alumni Volunteers

During Homecoming Weekend 2026 this fall, Duke honored 56 alumni and parents for their commitment to the university and to their communities. 

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MADE FOR THIS: The Duke Campaign

Duke launches tour to visit alumni across world

As part of Duke’s most ambitious campaign to date, the university is rolling out the blue carpet in cities across the world. In the last year MADE FOR THIS: The Duke Campaign has made stops to visit alumni and friends in San Francisco, New York City and London and has plans to visit Boston, Atlanta and Washington, D.C., over the next year.

Volunteers

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Making a difference. The Duke way. 

As alumni, we can be the strategic thinkers, and we can be the doers. We take bold action, build up our communities, and lead the way, as only Duke leaders can.

Alumni programming

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Duke alumni programming

Our growing Duke community remains united and strong with the help of our Blue Devil friends. Discover ways you can support Duke Alumni programming by volunteering or attending events.