By Raymond Arke | The Duquesne Duke The former gritty steel town of Pittsburgh has begun a transformation into a booming metropolis for young adults—and recent studies are showing that if you go to college here, you’ll probably stay here. Pittsburgh is among the top cities in the nation in attracting and retaining young graduates. In a survey of the Duquesne graduating class of 2013-2014, … Continue reading Recent graduates like to stay in the ‘Burgh
By Natalie Fiorilli | The Duquesne Duke For some participating in the Duquesne Pentathlon/Alumni swim meet, it had been a while since they had swam competitively. Even former Atlantic 10 conference champ Eddie Leblanc seemed pretty winded after his final race Friday night at Towers pool. “It’s been a long time,” LeBlanc explained. “But it was good to swim again.” Friday night provided the opportunity … Continue reading Alumni return for swimming exhibition at Towers Pool
By Max Blechman | The Duquesne Duke Duquesne announced in February the establishment of five new donor-funded endowments to go into effect in 2015. The endowments will sponsor one student, one professorship, two fellowships and one academic chair. Each endowment was established with the help of alumni and those with close ties to the University. According to Associate Director of University Advancement Jim Miller, all … Continue reading Duquesne receives millions in donations
By Carolyn Conte | The Duquesne Duke Duquesne recently concluded its first “Month of Giving” campaign which raised $142,114 to support University athletics, academics and financial aid. The campaign, which ended Feb. 28, was called “Love4DU” and surpassed its goal of 544 donors, instead receiving gifts from more than 900 alumni, friends, faculty and staff. All donations go toward Duquesne’s “Annual Fund,” which is managed … Continue reading Month of Giving exceeds goals
By Bridget Seelinger | For The Duquesne Duke Homecoming weekend kicked off last Thursday as alumni came from near and far to connect with old classmates and share one important thing: a love for Duquesne. Despite the cold weather, students, faculty and alumni crowded Rooney Field Saturday afternoon to watch the Dukes beat West Liberty. The football game was just one of the many events … Continue reading Weather plagues Homecoming weekend
By Jen Cardone | The Duquesne Duke Many generations of alumni, current students and perspective Dukes crowded A-Walk on Saturday in celebration of homecoming weekend and Autumn Fest. Homecoming weekend this year was a reunion for the class of 1963, but alumni from other classes took part in the festivities. Among other events, attendees watched the football game and visited their old learning halls. According … Continue reading Alumni gather on campus, recollect memories
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