Enduring Mission. Emerging Pathways.

The investiture of President David J. Dausey, Ph.D., Ed.D., will serve as a signature moment in a multi-day celebration inviting the Duquesne University community to honor our scholarship, history, and the distinctive value of the Duquesne experience. 

Distinctive events included:

  • Inaugural Mass: Sunday, September 13, 11 a.m., Duquesne University Chapel, Old Main. Watch the Inaugural Mass livestream.
  • Visual Voices, sponsored by Duquesne University Center for Integrative Health: Monday, September 14, 12 to 3 p.m., Gormley Student Union Ballroom. Lunch and arts-based discussion with community health partners and civic organizations to shape future initiatives.
  • Spiritan Room Dedication at Libermann Luncheon: Tuesday, September 15, 12 p.m., Spiritan Room, third floor of the Gormley Student Union. By invitation; space is limited.
  • Student Conversation with President Dausey: Wednesday, September 16, 4 p.m., Spiritan Room, third floor of the Gormley Student Union Ballroom. By invitation; space is limited.
  • Faculty Conversation with President Dausey: Thursday, September 17, 10 a.m., Gormley Student Union Ballroom. All faculty are invited. 
  • Delegate Brunch: Thursday, September 17, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Spiritan Room, third floor of the Gormley Student Union. All external university delegates participating in the Investiture Ceremony are invited. RSVP requested.
  • Investiture Ceremony: Thursday, September 17, 1 p.m., UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse. Watch the Investiture Ceremony livestream.
  • All-Campus Reception: Thursday, September 17, immediately following the Investiture Ceremony, Academic Walk.
  • Exhibits of Student and Faculty Research and Creative Work: Presented throughout the day on Thursday, September 17, in Mellon Hall lobby.
  • South Side Fall Clean-Up with President Dausey: Saturday, September 19, 8:45 to 11:30 a.m., Pre-assigned locations across the South Side Flats, including the South Side Trail, Celebration at St. Vladimir’s Church following the clean-up. Learn more about the event.
  • Staff Reception with President Dausey: Tuesday, September 22, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Spiritan Room, third floor of the Gormley Student Union. All staff members are invited. 

Investiture Ceremony: Thursday, September 17, 2026

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Thank You for Your Support!

The Board of Directors, Spiritan Corporation, and the faculty, staff and students of Duquesne University extend deep appreciation to the businesses and individuals whose vital support has helped us to celebrate this historic transition. The entire Duquesne community shares their belief in the promise ahead for the University.

Image with "Premier Sponsor" text and PNC logo and "Gold Sponsor" text with Parkhurst, PJ Dick Trumbull Lindy Group and Rycon Construction logos.

Silver Sponsors

  • Buchanan
  • Cozen O’Connor
  • Dagostino Electronic Services
  • Follett
  • Fragomen, Event Sponsor for the Student Government Association Discussion with President Dausey
  • Laurel Vending, Event Sponsor for the Delegate Brunch
  • Pepsi
  • Rita M. McGinley Foundation and Jack McGinley
  • Schneider Downs
  • SHI/AWS

Bronze Sponsors

  • A. Martini & Co.
  • All Lines Technology
  • All One Health
  • Explorance
  • Heidi Murdy-Michael and Geoff Michael
  • Hoffmann Murtaugh
  • K&I Sheet Metal, Inc.
  • Lawrence J. and Cindy A. Baldasare
  • Reliance Matrix
  • Segal
  • TIAA

What Our Community is Saying

Dr. Dausey’s values and experience uniquely align with our vision for an exciting future of service to our students, our region and the world. We have great confidence that Dr. Dausey is the right leader for this key moment in the life of Duquesne.

Diane Hupp Chair of the Duquesne University Board of Directors and President, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Students talk about administration a lot, and I’ve only ever heard positive things about Dr. Dausey. So us already having a relationship with him as student government, him being the provost here already… we’re going to be ready to get right to work.

Nick Miller President of Duquesne University’s Student Government Association
Father John Fogarty headshot

The Spiritan Congregation knows and admires Dr. Dausey for his leadership on many fronts at Duquesne. He has done much to keep Spiritan character at the heart of Duquesne’s academic enterprise.

Fr. John Fogarty Chair of the Duquesne University Corporation and Provincial Superior, Province of the United States Congregation of the Holy Spirit
President Ken Gormley

Provost Dausey has earned the trust and respect of faculty and staff across the University. David has exhibited creativity and leadership not only when it comes to Duquesne’s faculty research and teaching but also in shaping a vision for the University.

Ken Gormley 13th President of Duquesne University, Chancellor and Professor of Law