There’s no better testament to the value of a Duke education than the achievements of our alumni. Duke graduates hold influential positions all over the world, and they are making a difference in virtually every field and profession with their leadership, innovation and service. Here’s a closer look at this extraordinary community.
Duke alumni live in 162 countries, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. Click on the map below to see where the Duke flag flies all over the world.
See Our Notable Alumni
Duke Alumni in Sports
Hardy Vieux '93
Fights for Refugees
Kimberly Blackwell '89
Pioneers Life-Saving Therapies
Duke's Entrepeneurial Alumni
Duke Alumni in Government
Duke a Top Volunteer Producer
David Rubenstein '70
Restores National Treasures
Among Best at Educating Scholars
Around 20,000 Duke alumni participate in regional programs around the world each year, and 10,000 come back to Duke for on campus events such as Homecoming and Reunions.
Get Involved with Duke Alumni
More than 10,000 alumni give their time and talent as Duke volunteers, including 4,000 who are helping build the next generation of Blue Devils by interviewing prospective students where they live.
Lean More About Volunteering for Duke
Thousands of Duke alumni have supported the university with gifts during the Duke Forward campaign, which is on pace to raise $3.25 billion for Duke by 2017.
Learn more about Duke Forward