Duke DC

DukeDC is the official page for the Duke Alumni Community in the Washington, DC metro area.

DukeDC works to keep the nearly 13,000 Duke alumni in the Washington, DC region connected with each other and with Duke. The chapter is one of the largest and most active in the Duke Alumni network, sponsoring more than 100 events each year. By working collaboratively with all of Duke’s schools, affinity and identity groups, and university groups, DukeDC creates a comprehensive Duke presence in ou

r Nation’s Capital. 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.

05/15/2026

Duke DC invites you to celebrate Pride!

04/27/2026

Boomers to Busters: Grads of the 70s, 80s and 90s invites you to a:

Welcome the Summer Soiree

Friday, June 12th, 2026
6 PM to 8 PM

Rooftop of
1730 Pennsylvania Ave. NW

BtoB is delighted to announce that we will again be having our ever-popular rooftop soiree on a private rooftop with an unobstructed view of Washington, DC monuments.

Come spend a Friday night in June with others who were undergraduates during the 70s, 80s and 90s and remember taking exams run off of mimeograph machines. Relax as you see what makes Washington, DC famous.

Registration includes a self-catered light dinner buffet of sandwiches and salads, soft drinks and wine.

Early Bird Registration - $30 - until May 10th or when sold out (limited number).
Regular Registration - $40 - May 11th to June 7th.
Late Registration - $50 - after June 7th.
This event sells out so check availability before walking in.

1730 Pennsylvania Avenue NW is a few blocks from the Farragut North and West Metros. Street parking is tight, but the building has parking. You may want to use a parking app.

To sign up click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rooftop-soiree-2026-tickets-1987160596838?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=trueor.

For more information, contact us at [email protected].

Follow us on Facebook - Boomers to Busters of Washington, DC.

This event is sponsored by Boomers to Busters: Grads of the 70s, 80s and 90s, which is sponsored by the University of Chicago Club of DC. It is targeted for alumni of all schools who were undergraduates from the 1970s to 1990s. All are welcome to attend.

Schools advertising BtoB events include Barnard, Berkeley, Brown, Bryn Mawr, Carleton, Carnegie Mellon, Case Western Reserve, Chicago, Columbia, Duke, Georgia Tech, Harvard, Haverford, Kenyon, Michigan, MIT, Mount Holyoke, Northwestern, Pomona, Princeton, Rutgers, Smith, Stanford, Wellesley, Williams and Yale. Graduates of other institutions are equally welcome.

04/01/2026

Looking for your next volunteer opportunity? Look no further! It's time for the Annual Book Drive and Community Book Sale Supporting Turning the Page! 📖

Founded in 1998, Turning the Page (TTP) engages public school parents and caregivers as educators through resource-rich programming that maximizes family involvement in children’s learning. The organization is celebrating its 27th anniversary under the leadership of co-founder Jason King ’94. Proceeds from donated books and book sales directly support TTP’s literacy, learning, and family engagement programs across Washington, DC.

This opportunity comes with many ways to engage, such as: A weeks-long book drive throughout April, a book sale at Lincoln Park, Capitol Hill on May 30th, and a wishlist where you can purchase books to be donated directly to a DC public school family!!

🔗 Learn more here: https://rsvp.duke.edu/Ve4wNm

03/28/2026

16 was Sweet. 8 is Elite. Our Women and Men are both heading to the Elite Eight. Join fellow Blue Devils at Blackfinn in DC (1620 I St NW) and cheer us on to the Final Four. Both the Women's game (3pm) and the Men's game (5:05pm) will be playing.

Let's Go Duke!

03/24/2026

Hey, Devils! Join us at a SWEET pregame party for our Men's Basketball team this Friday at Penn Social. Even if you don't have tickets for the game, come join for a fun pregame gathering, and then cheer along with your fellow Blue Devils. Register with the link below.

And don't forget - our Women play Friday night, too.

Let's cheer both our teams on to the next round.

Go Duke!

https://rsvp.duke.edu/event/fac5b64d-d295-46ae-a4e1-a1a874ca7577/summary

03/20/2026

🌸 April has some exciting events for us! From volunteering to attending a show at Ford's Theatre, there's something for everyone to enjoy! Learn more and register below.

🎭 Alumni Night at Ford's Theatre: "1776" with Pre-performance Reception on Thursday, April 16th. Register here: https://rsvp.duke.edu/AyM4NW

🥖 Volunteer Day at Capital Area Food Bank on Saturday, April 25th. Register here: https://rsvp.duke.edu/1odmll

03/16/2026

Blue Devils! Coach Lawson, our ACC Women's Basketball Coach of the Year, is holding a basketball camp at St. James in Northern Virginia for Rising 3rd to Rising 9th graders this June. 26th. There's a discount for registering before March 31st.

Go (future) Devils!

https://otamanage.azurewebsites.net/registration/duke-klc

03/15/2026

Thank you to all the women from the region who attended Women's Weekend back in February. The weekend was filled with engaging speakers, meaningful connections, and lots of fun!

03/13/2026

Blackfinn DC is ready for Duke fans tonight! Let’s go Duke! 💙😈🏀💙😈🏀

03/10/2026

Looking for something to do on April 12th from 2:15 pm - 4:00 pm? Look no further! Register for the Garden Tour at Hillwood Estate in Washington, D.C., sponsored by the Duke DC Women’s Forum.

The tour will cover the history, design, and the plants and flowers of the thirteen acres of formal gardens. After the tour, stay for social time and leisurely explore the estate! Snacks and beverages are available for purchase at the Merriweather To-Go, or dine at the Merriweather Cafe (dining ends at 3:30 PM and individual reservations are encouraged via Resy).

Register here:

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1201 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington D.C., DC
20004

Telephone

+12027919555

Website

https://alumni.duke.edu/groups/duke-dc

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