A team of University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) students representing diverse disciplines including nursing, law, dentistry, public health, physical therapy, and social work prepared this paper to define and synthesize students’ visions for a University-based community engagement center. The goals of this paper were to define community engagement at UMB, assess current community needs, and present creative ideas for establishing a sustainable urban extension center. We also commented on the role of race, institutional power, and health disparities as barriers to effective community engagement efforts.