Business of Difference Making® Spring 2026 Edition
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Welcome from the Dean
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Day of Giving 2026
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Faculty Spotlight: Mike Corcoran
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Investment Strategy Institute
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Beard Center for Student Success
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Faculty Research
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Faculty & Staff Milestones
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Alumni Spotlights
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Student Support: Scholarships
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Student Success
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Undergraduate & Graduate Course-Embedded Projects
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Networking & Events
Spring 2026 Feature Stories
Welcome to the Business of Difference Making
At the Palumbo-Donahue School of Business, the Business of Difference Making® is not merely a motto but the guiding principle of our work.
Day of Giving 2026
We are proud to share that the 2026 Day of Giving set a record for the Palumbo-Donahue School of Business.
From Industry to Impact
Michael Corcoran Leads Experiential Learning and Sustainability in Duquesne’s MBA Programs
Investment Strategy Institute Expands Faculty
The School of Business proudly announces a powerful new leadership team at the Investment Strategy Institute (ISI).
The Beard Center for Student Success
The Eugene P. Beard Center for Student Success (CSS) has changed the way the School of Business serves its students.
From Sri Lanka to Whole Foods
When Sajani Amarasiri (B’12) moved from Sri Lanka to Pittsburgh, she never imagined her journey take to launching the first Sri Lankan-founded wellness brand in the U.S.
Ally Financial Relationship Accelerates Student and Alumni Success
For the past three years, Ally Financial has collaborated with the School of Business to advance student success, boost experiential learning, and create meaningful career pathways.
Briana Russell’s Story
Briana's journey from classroom discussions to internship opportunities and now a national leadership program illustrates the School's strong relationships with industry.
Spring 2026 Highlights
Alumni Spotlight
Highlighting Business alumni who are making a difference in their professions and communities. These stories honor excellence, service, and the enduring spirit of Duquesne.
Student and School Competitions
From business plan pitches to data analytics to case competitions and more, Duquesne University business students are earning top honors and real-world experience through competitions that challenge their intellect, creativity, and collaboration.
Endowed Scholarships
We are excited to share three new endowed scholarships, created to support Business student success.
Partnerships and Projects that Transform Students
The School of Business offers a wide range of course-embedded corporate projects that provide real-world learning for our students.
Connecting Students with Industry
Business students participate in annual networking events that grow their network, connect them to industry partners, and lead to internship and job opportunities.
Experiential Learning Opportunities
Working with industry professionals, students tackle real business challenges through project-based experiences embedded across the curriculum.
Faculty and Staff Milestones
At the Palumbo-Donahue School of Business, our faculty and staff are the heart of our mission to deliver an exceptional, student-focused education.
Faculty Research
From AI, to digital donations, stock market participation and more, find out what research our faculty presented in Fall 2025.
14th Annual Accounting CPE Conference
Bringing together over 250 accounting and finance professionals for professional development, industry insight, and networking.