Networking & Events: Connecting Students with Industry

Students collaborated with faculty, staff, and business leaders to host networking events connected to a variety of industries, facilitating relationship-building as well as internship and job opportunities.

Accounting Connect

September 10, 2025

Students explored internship and career opportunities at the Annual Accounting Connect networking event, meeting with representatives from Baker Tilly, BDO, Deloitte, EY, PNC, Protiviti, PwC, and Schneider Downs.

Networking events like these enable Duquesne’s accounting students to secure rewarding internships and job placements before graduation.

The event was organized by student leaders from Beta Alpha Psi and the Student Accounting Association, including Brenden Bills, Michael Barsotti, Sara Duclos, and Camden Manahan.

Information Systems & Supply Chain Direct

October 1, 2025

Students connected with professionals from 20 leading companies during Information Systems & Supply Chain Direct. The event highlights the importance of professional networking and industry engagement.

This annual networking event was planned and co-hosted by the Association for Information Systems (AIS) student chapter and the Duquesne Supply Chain Council (DSCC).

The event is generously sponsored by MSA.

Finance and Econ Connect

October 15, 2025

The Business Economics Student Association, Asset Management Group @ Duquesne, and the Financial Management Association hosted the School’s inaugural Finance and Econ Connect networking event.

The event brought together undergraduate and graduate students with representatives from 13 companies, creating valuable opportunities for professional networking and industry engagement.

Student leaders Dominic Coury, Ashlei Applegarth, and Joseph Nichol played key roles in organizing the event.

Marketing Mix-er

October 22, 2025

The semester concluded with the Marketing Mix-er, a networking event co-hosted by Duquesne’s American Marketing Association student chapter, Duquesne University Sales Team, and the Sports Marketing Association.

Students connected with professionals from 17 companies while exploring career paths in digital marketing, sales, and sports marketing.

The event was organized by student leaders Keri Oswald, Gia Montini, and Kaleb Tkacs.

DECA District III Career Development Conference

December 3, 2025 / High School Event

More than 400 students from 10 high schools gathered at Duquesne for the DECA District III Career Development Conference. Hosted for the fourth consecutive year by the Duquesne University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the School of Business, the event introduced high school students to real-world business learning through competitive events, workshops, and networking opportunities.

Students explored career pathways in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management while connecting with industry professionals and experiencing Duquesne’s dynamic academic environment. The conference underscores the School’s commitment to promoting experiential learning and inspiring the next generation of business leaders.

Meet the Firm Night

January 29, 2026

Duquesne’s Center for Leadership in Professional Selling hosted its annual Meet the Firm Night, bringing together students and employers for an evening of networking and career exploration. Students learned about internship opportunities, full-time roles, and career paths in sales and
business.

Participating employers included Airgas, Ally Financial, Dollar Bank, Fastenal, Federated Hermes, First Commonwealth Bank, Kraft Heinz, Level Agency, MassMutual, Penske Logistics, American Eagle Outfitters, and Wesco.