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.
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The students featured in the 2025 Civically Engaged Webinar Series were informative and inspiring. Learn about the transformative community engagement happening at Greensboro College, William Peace University, UNC Greensboro, UNC-Chapel Hill, and Wake Forest University.
Announcements:
Apply to Attend Citizen Redefined Camp (May 27-30)
Deadline Extended: May 9
Citizen Redefined Camp is an overnight, week-long civic leadership intensive where engaged student leaders learn how to be more impactful and responsible leaders in civic life, while forming valuable connections with a cohort of peers across the state. Note: Dates adjusted to May 27-30.
Fall 2025 Host Site Applications: Student Dialogue Ambassadors & NC Collegiate Hunger Challenge
Deadline Extended
We are seeking host sites for the 2025 Student Dialogue Ambassador Program and the NC Collegiate Hunger Challenge.
Application Deadlines Extended:
Collegiate Hunger Challenge: May 2
Student Dialogue Ambassadors: May 9

CEAC25
June 10th at Elon University
Registration is open for the 2025 Community Engagement Administrators Conference (CEAC) which will focus on the theme “Resilience and Reimagining: Co-Generating Civic Joy and Authentic Hope in Challenging Times.”
News:
The Final Countdown: 2023 NC Collegiate Hunger Challenge Finale Approaches
The fifth year of the NC Collegiate Hunger Challenge may be nearing the finish line, but the 13 competing campuses are far from slowing down. With three weeks still remaining in the challenge, these campuses have already collected approximately 10,000 food items for...
VISTA Spotlight Series: Julianna Cesarini & Warren Wilson College
This month’s spotlight features Julianna Cesarini serving in the NC Hunger Corps at Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa, North Carolina. Julianna started service this July after graduating from Warren Wilson College in May.
CSNAP 2023: Rising Together: Students Depolarizing NC
In an era marked by political and social polarization, the 2023 CSNAP (Citizenship, Service, Networking, and Partnership) Student Conference provided a forum for dialogue, collaboration, and connection among future leaders of North Carolina. CSNAP, back in-person for...