What Students are Saying

Hometown: Greensburg, PA
Year: Sophomore
Major: Economics and Philosophy
School: Liberal Arts

"The advice I would give prospective freshmen considering Duquesne is if you want to go to school in a big city with a small town feel, Duquesne is the place to be!"

Amanda Fernandez
Hometown: Harmony, PA
Year: Senior
Major: Athletic Training
School: Health Sciences "I chose to study athletic training at Duquesne because the faculty truly cares about your success and endeavors. It is a great program for athletic training and you can receive great one-on-one attention if you need it.

Nikolas (Niko) Kouknas
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Year: Junior
Major: Secondary Education-Social Studies
School: Education

"Duquesne University was my choice for college because of the campus and the people. Duquesne was the perfect fit for me because it is the best of both worlds...even though it is located in the city, the bluff sets it apart, creating a tranquil and beautiful campus where students can excel academically, socially and spiritually."

Samih Nassif
Hometown: Barranquilla, Columbia
Year: Senior
Major: Biochemistry
School: Natural and Environmental Sciences

"The best things about attending a college in Pittsburgh are the sports atmosphere, great technology for health care students and the fact that traffic isn't too bad!"

Lauren Perine
Hometown: Moon Township, PA
Year: Junior
Major: Integrated Marketing Communications
School: Liberal Arts

"The advice I would give prospective freshmen considering Duquesne is if want a college with a ‘home' feel this is the choice for you."

Lane Sasala
Hometown: Kitanning, PA
Year: Junior
Major: Nursing
School: Nursing

"It's hard to choose my favorite thing about Duquesne because DU provides so many opportunities which allows you to get involved in anything you love to do."