Meet Our Difference Makers

 

When you study business at Duquesne, you will develop into a responsible leader with an entrepreneurial mindset who challenges conventional thinking, seizes new opportunities, and makes a difference in the business world and beyond.

 

#DifferenceMakers

Four students in business attire stand grouped around a Wesco sign.

The winning team from fall 2022 Strategic Management Capstone sections presented their recommendations to WESCO executives on December, 2, 2022. Team members (from left) Andrew Chipka, Elizabeth Sklodowski, Nicole Park, Luke Hirata were among three finalist teams (out of 18 teams total) that earned the right to present at WESCO headquarters. As members of the winning team, each student received $500.

Six students in business attire stand in a row in front of a screen.

The winning team (out of 50 teams total) from the fall 2022 First Year Innovation course, during their presentation to EY executives on December 6, 2022. Team members (from left) Zachary Scherr, Maxwell Nicolussi, Nicholas Sholtis, Hannah Redington, Jenna Santiago, Julia Stamerra. Each student received $1250.

Ten women stand in a row outside with downtown Pittsburgh behind them.

The fall 2022 cohort of the Women’s Executive Leadership Program

Cohort members (from left): Alicia McVey, Becky Stehle, Laura Goossen, Kelly Ortiz, Dana, McMillan, Jenna Slimm, Stacy Davis, Caitlin Falstich, Jen Nemeth, Lauren Wirick

A business student holds a trophy in front of Duquesne University backdrop.

Roberto Laporte

Winner of the Dean of Students Excellence in Leadership Award

Five women in business attire stand in a row outside with downtown Pittsburgh behind them.

The fall 2022 cohort of the Emerging Leaders Program

Cohort memebers (from left): Lyndsay Reinoso, Erin Britt, Denise Hughes, Kelsey Quan, Inga Briggs. Not pictured: Brittany Deller