This qualitative descriptive study delves into the strengths and challenges community-engaged faculty face in sustaining university-community partnerships through community engagement. Framed by Bender's community engagement model, the primary research question examines how university faculty articulate their strengths and challenges within these partnerships. Bender's model categorizes faculty engagement into Silo, intersecting, and infusion models, revealing distinct power dynamics between universities and communities. The study draws on Parsons' concept of networks and relationships within a system, emphasizing the interdependence of stakeholders. The sample comprises 23 university faculty members with over two years of community engagement experience in the Central U.S., drawn from the researcher's LinkedIn network. Sixteen participated in semi-structured interviews, and seven engaged in focus group discussions. Data collection utilized open-ended questions derived from the literature review. Following Braun and Clarke's reflexive method, Reflexive Thematic Analysis revealed overarching themes for successful community engagement programs, including sustaining engagement mechanisms, knowledge generation, and sharing, as well as hindrances to such programs. Focus group discussions highlighted themes like incentivizing stakeholder engagement, management support, structural and individual challenges, and addressing low engagement levels. The results synthesized participants' narratives and revealed indicators of successful community engagement programs and the challenges faced in contributing to knowledge generation, university goals, and community benefits. Structural conflicts, cultural pressures, and limitations related to faculty responsibilities emerged as significant challenges. This study provides novel insights into the roles of community-engaged faculty in sustaining university-community partnerships through community engagement. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]