North Carolina
Campus Engagement
North Carolina Campus Engagement is a collaborative network of colleges and universities committed to:
- Educating students for civic and social responsibility
- Partnering with communities for positive change
- Strengthening democracy
The NC Campus Engagement state office fosters connections between campuses, shares best practice information and resources, recognizes outstanding work, and champions civic and community engagement in higher education.
Click above to see how your investment in our Special Interest Endowment sustains our work!
Announcements:
Food Pantry Capacity Grants
Application deadline: February 19
Apply today for a $1000 grant to establish or strengthen an existing on-campus food pantry. Campuses who did not participate in the Collegiate Hunger Challenge are eligible. The opportunity is available through NCCE’s partnership with Food Lion Feeds.

Register for the 2025 Redesigning Democracy Competition
“Battle of the Battlegrounds!”
February 22 (Virtual)
We are co-hosting the 3rd annual RDC with Partners for Community Campus Engagement. Student teams from NC and Pennsylvania will compete for cash prizes as they present a proposal addressing a pressing challenge of democracy.
News:
Celebrating the 2024 NC Collegiate Hunger Challenge Champions
Read more about the winners of the 2024 NC Collegiate Hunger Challenge, who were honored at the 2025 PACE Conference.
“Engagement Matters” Student Awards Ceremony
Read more about the outstanding student leaders honored at the 2024 “Engagement Matters” Student Awards Ceremony.
VISTA Cohort Spotlight: Welcome Retreat 2024
Read more about events held by the NCCE VISTA program, most recently the VISTA Welcome Retreat.