DukeNY works to keep the over 17,000 Duke alumni in the New York metropolitan area connected with each other and with Duke. The region is one of the largest and most active in the Duke Alumni network, sponsoring more than 200 events each year.

By working collaboratively with all of Duke’s schools, affinity and identity groups, and university groups, DukeNY creates a comprehensive Duke presence in the tri-state area. We plan and host Duke-wide signature events, educational and social programs, and networking opportunities across multiple industries. We gather to learn, to celebrate the achievements of Duke and its alumni, to participate in civic-engagement programs in our community, to welcome new Duke alumni, to interview prospective students and more.

Stay connected through emails, social media, the Duke website, informal WhatsApp groups (DEMAN, DAE), etc. Please note that in additon to DukeNY channels, certain affinitiy groups, schools and industry groups mau have dedicated social media pages so search, join and follow what is of interest to you!

Affinity Groups

**Duke Black Alumni (DBA)** is an organization dedicated to maximizing the success of the University’s current and future Black alumni. Duke Black Alumni Tri-State aims to foster networking and connections amongst Duke University Black Alumni in the NY, NJ, and CT areas while also providing support, mentorship, encouragement, and philanthropy.
Duke Women’s Forum of New York (DWFNY) brings together a multi-generational cross section of Duke women to develop educational programming, new opportunities for leadership, networking, and mentorship with the aim of ongoing education and closer personal ties to the university and with each other. Duke alumnae of all ages and from across all Duke’s undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools are invited to participate.
- WOCC (A new branch/initiative through Women’s Forum)
  - The Women of Color Coalition (WOCC) is a new initiative through the DukeNY Women's Forum to connect and engage Duke women of color through networking, social activities, and professional development. We seek to create community and celebrate diversity among Duke Alumnae in NYC. Reach out to Jenai Jackson '14 or Ingrid Cubillos '99 to get connected!
The Duke LGBTQ+ Network of New York aims to foster a community of support, enthusiasm, and love among LGBTQ+-identified alumni in the New York area. By hosting regular gatherings and networking events, the group strives to ease and improve the transition of LGBTQ+-identified alumni to the New York City area by providing both social and professional networking opportunities.
Duke Asian Alumni Alliance (DAAA) Tri-State is dedicated to building a unified Duke Asian/Asian-American community and providing opportunities for their social, personal, and professional development by engaging alumni, students, staff, faculty, and their surrounding communities. Our vision is to facilitate connections through meaningful programming as well as to engage in rich conversations around issues affecting this extensive and diverse group of alumni. DAAA membership is inclusive of all Duke alumni who identify as Asian/Asian-American across all undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools.
Duke University Hispanic and Latino Alumni Association (**DUHLAA)** Tri-State is dedicated to promoting and providing communication among and services for the Duke Hispanic community and its alumni, so as to continually advance their personal and professional growth, cultivate a spirit of fraternity among members of the community, and support new alumni as they take their next steps in the region.
Duke Jewish Alumni Network: A space for Duke Jewish alumni and affiliated members to socialize, network, and build community.
**DEMAN-NY** (Duke Entertainment Media and Arts Network) is DukeNY’s community of alumni engaged in creative industries, spanning television, film, theatre, music, journalism, sports, publishing, fashion and technology, whether in talent, creator, production/operations, financial, legal, marketing, tech or entrepreneurial roles. By hosting social events including an annual Networking Night and DEMAN-NY x Duke in NY & Donuts gatherings as well as virtual interviews, panel discussions and mentoring sessions, DEMAN-NY helps Dukies connect with each other in informative conversations, establish networks, learn about and navigate careers and opportunities, and gain creative skills. You can join our DukeNY DEMAN WhatsApp Group, and the DEMAN LinkedIn Group.

Communities & Event Series

DukeNY Long Island aims to create a community of shared enthusiasm and engagement among Long Island alumni and parents. By hosting multiple Hoops Watch events and Women’s Forum Neighborhood Conversations, the group strives to create connections for both alumni and parents in the suburbs. Each spring, alumni and current students, alongside their families, spend an afternoon of community service as part of an annual volunteer day. In bringing together the DukeNY Long Island community with these events and gatherings, personal and professional connections from current families to those alumni families are forged. DukeNY Long Island aims to create a community of shared enthusiasm and engagement among Long Island alumni and parents. By hosting multiple Hoops Watch events and Women’s Forum Neighborhood Conversations, the group strives to create connections for both alumni and parents in the suburbs. Each spring, alumni and current students, alongside their families, spend an afternoon of community service as part of an annual volunteer day. In bringing together the DukeNY Long Island community with these events and gatherings, personal and professional connections from current families to those alumni families are forged.”
The DukeNY 'Connecticut Committee' seeks to provide the DukeNY experience out in the CT suburbs, sponsoring a number of Fairfield County-based Duke Hoops Watches, our annual CT Duke Alums Engage (DAE) initiative, talks and receptions for visiting Duke professors and administrators, and other various social gatherings, with a hope of celebrating our shared Duke experiences and providing opportunities to expand our base of Duke friends and contacts within our Connecticut constituency.”
The DAE Westchester aims to engage alumni and parents in a wide variety of events throughout Westchester. With hands-on activities, social gatherings, community events and more, the DAE Westchester works to bring together alumni and parents of students and help them stay connected.”
DukeNY’s top-flight Business Series features renowned alumni and parents as speakers and moderators, with the goal of deepening engagement throughout Duke’s tri-state business community. The series has proven hugely popular and is now well known for both substance and connectedness.
Duke Alums Engage NYC helps alumni tap into the spirit of knowledge in service to society through philanthropy and local community engagement. We organize regular service opportunities and fundraisers for partner organizations that help alumni make a positive impact in a uniquely Duke way. Learn more about Duke Alums Engage NYC and join our new Duke Alums Engage WhatsApp group to connect with other alumni interested in volunteering together in our community.