Arthur J. Rooney Athletic Field
Arthur J. Rooney Athletic Field, or Rooney Field, for short, was made in 2008 and is named in honor of the founder of the Pittsburgh Steelers (and Duquesne alumnus). The University’s football team, women’s and men’s soccer teams, and the women’s lacrosse team compete on this field; the Keller Fieldhouse can be found at its eastern end.
Assumption Hall
Assumption Hall is an L-shaped, four-story structure that houses approximately 250 students (first-year through graduate), including students in the Honors College. The 62,000 square foot building was originally constructed in 1954 and offers both single and double occupancy rooms, laundry facilities and study lounges. Assumption Hall is also the location of the Office of Residence Life.
Brottier Hall
Brottier Hall is considered University Affiliated housing. Capstone On-campus Management and Duquesne University partner in the management of the building and its operations. Built in 1968 and located at the corner of Locust Street and McAnulty Drive, Brottier is a 20-story building of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments with spectacular views of Pittsburgh. Each of the 314 rental units is equipped with a full kitchen including a refrigerator, electric stove and microwave, and a private bathroom.
Bushinski Building
Although the Bushinski Building was originally built in 1884, it was more recently acquired by the University in 2010. The building can be found wedged between the Tobin Building and China Wok on Fifth Avenue and is home to the Department of Facilities Management as well as Shared Services.
Canevin Hall
Housing the School of Education, Canevin Hall sits opposite the Bayer Learning Center. Built in 1922, it is the second oldest academic building on Duquesne’s campus, although it was more recently renovated in 2008. Education students use its many classrooms, and several gain experience in the School’s Reading Clinic, also located in Canevin.
Center for Integrative Health
Located on Fifth Avenue behind the Power Center, the Center for Integrative Health houses the Center for Pharmacy Care, which provides wellness, disease prevention and medication therapy management programs for the Duquesne University campus and Pittsburgh community. The building, previously known as the Muldoon Building, was acquired by the University in 2007 and is just under 10,000 square feet.
Clement Hall
Acquired by the University in 2009, Clement Hall is tucked away on Forbes Avenue next to Fisher Hall. The building currently has no occupants and is being utilized as a storage space.
College Hall
College Hall’s six stories are the home of the McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts and, as such, contain the centers for Hispanic Studies, Global Health Ethics, International Relations, and Woman's & Gender Studies. The departments of Catholic Studies, Communication & Rhetorical Studies, English & Theatre Arts, History, Media, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology/Criminology, Theology, Pre-law, and African Studies/Global Health can also be found within the academic hub. Instructional facilities include public computer labs, the University’s Writing Center, student TV and radio studios, and two lecture halls.
College of Osteopathic Medicine
One of the most recent additions to Duquesne’s facilities, the University first broke ground for the College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) in March 2022 and completed the project in 2024. Located at Forbes and Magee Street across from the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse, the COM offers a new and advanced space for Duquesne’s medical students – the next generation of physicians and health professionals. The facility includes areas for formal classroom learning, experiential and immersive learning, student interaction and administration and incorporates advanced technologies housed in a state-of-the-art simulation hospital setting.
Cooper Building
Acquired by the University in 2010 and located at the prominent city corner of Fifth Avenue and Chatham Square, the Cooper building – not to be confused with the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse – most recently became a substation for the Duquesne University Campus Police and a new home for those who work within the China Health Institute.
Des Places Hall
Completed in 2012 and named for Claude Poullart des Places, the founder of the Spiritans, Des Places Hall, is one of Duquesne’s many residence halls for students of Sophomore status and above. The 12-story structure has numerous environmentally friendly features as well as a 2013 LEED Gold certification – all while offering the highest levels of comfort and safety. Des Places houses approximately 430 sophomore, junior or senior students in single rooms and two- or three-bedroom suites. Not just a residence hall, Des Places also contains a few Residence Life offices as well as Mailing Services.
Duquesne Chapel
Built in 1894, the Chapel of the Holy Spirit lies adjacent to Old Main at the southwestern edge of campus. Masses are held daily in the Chapel, which offers an atmosphere for spiritual reflection to people of all religious traditions.
Duquesne Towers
Duquesne Towers is a 17-floor residence hall that has housed as many as 1,200 students every year since its construction in 1970. In addition to the resident rooms, the facility features the Sean Hogan Dining Center, Auxiliary Services and Athletics offices, a convenience store, free laundry facilities, a full-size indoor swimming pool and the Spiritan Campus Ministry office.
Duquesne Union, Student Union
Originally built in 1967, the Duquesne Union has undergone many renovation projects over the years to become the fun and practical student hub it is today. Student organization sit alongside meeting places, the Nite Spot and the commuter lounge off the back entrance of The Incline. Student Health Services, the computer store, ATMs, and Disability Services provide for practical needs, and the Center for Excellence in Diversity and Student Inclusion is a welcoming spot for everyone looking to connect with others and find support. The Center for Emerging and Innovative Media is a fully equipped digital media production facility for student media projects. The Union’s largest study lounge, called “the Fish Bowl,” is across from Starbucks, and Chick-Fil-A is on a higher floor near conference facilities. Other departments housed within the hub include International Admissions, Commuter Affairs, Dining, Disability Services, DU Volunteers (DUV), First-Year Development, Greek Life, Title IX, Student Conduct, and Auxiliary Services. On top of these departments, inside the Union, one can also find the Center for Career Development, the Center for Global Engagement, the Center for Student Involvement, the Michael P. Weber Learning Skills Center, CTS’s TechHUB, the Information Center, and the Parking and DU Card Center. The Duquesne Union also was awarded a LEED Gold certification for major renovations in 2009.
Fisher Hall
Fisher Hall was acquired by the University in 1995 and is a combination of five smaller buildings with a common façade, thus resulting in a unique floor-by-floor layout. One can enter Fisher Hall either via the skywalk on McAnulty Drive or from the Forbes Street level entrances. This building houses the School of Nursing on the fifth floor along with computer labs and offices and classrooms for the Health Management Systems and Speech-Language Pathology programs, as well as the Speech Language-Hearing Clinic, Exercise Physiology Lab, Occupational Performance Lab, and the Cyril H. Wecht Institute of Forensic Science & Law. Some of the departments housed within Fisher include Physics, Modern Languages and Literatures, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
Fisher Hall Skywalk
One of two skywalks spanning Forbes Avenue below, Fisher Skywalk was built in 1995 and connects Fisher Hall to McAnulty Drive where students can easily access Brottier Hall or the Brottier Commons park-like area next to the Gumberg Library.
Forbes Garage
Forbes Garage, constructed in 1987 at 200,000 square feet, is one of Duquesne’s four parking locations. As the name suggests, the entrance to this garage can be found on Forbes Avenue.
Genesius Theatre
Built in 2015, the Genesius Theater is a 12,000 square-foot, two-story multipurpose structure with seating for up to 130 people. The theater’s major features include a main entrance and lobby, rehearsal hall, dressing rooms, building shops, costume storage and a green room. Connected to the Mary Pappert School of Music, the theater hosts events from campus groups such as The Red Masquers, The Summer Company, the Mary Pappert Music School, and Lexicon.
Ghana Building
The Ghana Building sits on Fifth Avenue across from the Chatham Center parking garage and is about 12,000 square feet. It was acquired by Duquesne in 2014 and has no current occupants.
Gumberg Library
Near the crest of Locust Street is the Gumberg Library, a five-story facility with holdings that include print and digital resources, an extensive collection of sound recordings and the Maureen Sullivan Curriculum Center, as well as invaluable archival materials and the Wellbeing Center. In addition to its quiet floors, group study areas and unique collections, Gumberg Library also offers students access to technology, resources for class work, and cultural events. University departments within the library include the Administrative Library Department, Collections and Metadata Services, the Teaching, Research, & Engagement Department, and Health Services. Lastly, the College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) Medical Library and Phenomenology Center can also be found within Gumberg’s walls.
John G. Rangos Sr. School of Health Sciences
The John G. Rangos, Sr. School of Health Sciences building, or “Rangos” for short, holds the school’s classrooms and learning labs for the Athletic Training, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, Public Health, and Health Administration programs. The fourth floor has the Anatomy Research and Teaching Laboratory and the School’s multimedia room. It is a fitting home for health sciences, since the building used to be Duquesne’s field house. The facility won an award for reuse design when it was renovated to house the School, although the structure itself has been around for over 100 years and was originally constructed in 1922.
Keller Fieldhouse
The Keller Fieldhouse is attached to Duquesne Towers on the eastern side of Arthur J. Rooney Athletic Field and was formally dedicated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in 2011 as the second stage of the renovation of the field and surrounding area. The project was funded by private donations and is named after Jerome C. Keller, E'65, H'91, who provided a lead gift for the facility. Many of the Intercollegiate Athletics offices for soccer, swimming, football, and lacrosse can all be found within the Keller Fieldhouse in addition to locker rooms and an athletic training room.
Koren Building
Located on Fifth Avenue behind Fisher Hall, the Koren Building houses the University’s Office of Human Resources, which manages student employment on campus, as well as Duquesne’s Division of Marketing and Communications, which works closely with students for commercial video and photography. The building was acquired by the University in 2008 and is scheduled to wrap up a major renovation project by the end of the summer of 2025.
Laval House
Laval House, located on Academic Walk, serves as the Spiritan Vocation Office and provides housing for visiting Spiritans and undergraduate students preparing for the priesthood. The three-story house was originally two rowhouses, hence the two front doors. The first half was built in 1880 – only two years after the University’s founding – and the second half was built in 1929.
Libermann Hall
The Libermann Hall academic building was originally owned by Robert Morris University before it was purchased by Duquesne in 2010. It is now a thoroughly renovated eight-story structure housing the Biomedical Engineering (BME) program, veteran student enrollment services, and Occupational Therapy labs. In addition, the Nursing simulation labs in Libermann feature an infant resuscitator, phototherapy unit and incubator, medication and emergency carts, anatomical models, simulators, wall diagnostics and modern medical equipment. Other departments and offices that reside in Libermann Hall include the Center for Catholic Faith and Culture, Enrollment Management, Global English Institute, the Spiritan Studies Center, the Theology department, and the Center for International Relations.
Locust Garage
Locust Garage, constructed in 1992 at around 500,000 square feet, is the main parking garage utilized by campus staff, faculty, and students as it is the closest to the center of campus and can be entered from the Locust Circle by the Student Union. Some Conference and Events services offices are located within the garage in the small building attached at the left of the garage’s main entrance.
Lourdes Grotto
The Lourdes Grotto is located behind the Administration Building and Trinity Garage, and is a replica of the original French site. The original Lourdes Grotto is located in Lourdes, France and is known as the location where Mary appeared to Bernadette Soubirous in 1858. The Grotto is cherished because prayers and services are believed to bring real blessings to the pilgrim and many have been healed in the springs. Many people take pilgrimages to the Lourdes Grotto each year, and students are welcome to take a pilgrimage down to our Lourdes Grotto on the edge of campus.
Martin Hehir Building
Named for Duquesne’s president from 1899 to 1931, Reverend Martin Hehir, the Martin Hehir Building sits on Fifth Avenue beside the Center for Integrative Health and directly across from the PPG Arena. It was acquired by the University in 2014 and currently has no occupants.
Mary Pappert School of Music
Originally built in 1928 the Mary Pappert School of Music has more than just classrooms, offices, and practice spaces. Inside are electronic music studios, a keyboard lab and a Music Technology Center as well as the Pappert Center for Performance and Innovation, a technologically sophisticated and acoustically superb venue for performing, recording and rehearsing. The Pappert Center combines visionary design with the latest digital equipment; the Music School has 68 Steinway pianos and six organs along with a full array of orchestral and band instruments that are available for student use, and its remodeled PNC Recital Hall is used for a variety of student and faculty performances.
McCloskey Field
On the corner of Seitz Street, behind Des Places and St. Ann Hall, sits McCloskey Field. The field is mostly used by the Duquesne track and field teams and outdoor intramural sports as well as for a variety of recreational activities. McCloskey was first dedicated in the mid-1970s and renovated in 1998; today, the 60-yard lighted field features an artificial turf surface surrounded by a four-lane all-weather track.
McGinley Hall
McGinley Hall was unveiled in the latter half of 2024 as the newest student apartment building on Duquesne’s campus. Like Brottier and St. Martin, it is considered University Affiliated housing and is managed by Capstone On-campus Management. Located on Forbes Avenue between the Power Center and COM building, the 11-story, 556-bed student apartment building boasts studio, two-bedroom and four-bedroom apartment options with amenities like in-unit washers and dryers, student lounges and study/collaboration spaces, in-building mail services, a mini-mart, 24-hour emergency maintenance, and a fitness center. The facility offers leases to Duquesne juniors, seniors and graduate students.
Mellon Hall
Next to Bayer Learning Center is the Richard King Mellon Hall of Science. Designed by acclaimed architect Mies van der Rohe and constructed in 1968, the four-story building houses the School of Science and Engineering as well as the departments of Biological Sciences and Chemistry & Biochemistry and laboratories for the School of Pharmacy and College of Medicine. Instructional facilities include two amphitheater-style lecture halls, a multitude of labs, and a computer facility designed for the high-capacity demands of scientific research. The departments within the School of Science and Engineering in Mellon also include Biomedical Engineering, Environmental & Energy Engineering, Forensic Science and Law, Mathematics & Computer Science, Physics, and the Instrument Shop. Outside of the School of Engineering, offices for the department of Environmental Health & Safety can be found in the basement level.
Murphy Building
The Murphy Building, like the Wilms Building, is one of the row houses on Chatham Square and was acquired by the University in 2007. It currently houses the Office of Community Engagement and the Center for Engaged Teaching and Research, offices that coordinate key programs that connect faculty and students to the myriad opportunities for learning together with community partners.
Nigeria Building
The Nigeria Building can be found on Fifth Avenue across from the Chatham Center parking garage and next to the Ghana Building. This building was acquired in 2011 and, like the Ghana Building, it is around 12,000 square feet and is being utilized mostly for storage.
Old Main, Administration Building
The first structure to be built on campus in 1885, Old Main once housed all of the school’s classrooms and offices as well as living quarters for students and Spiritans. With its top once the highest point in Pittsburgh, the five-story iconic structure has survived a demolition plan and fire caused by a lightning strike. Today it houses a plethora of departments, offices, and student services including Academic Affairs, Admissions, Advancement, Alumni Engagement, Finance and Business, Financial Aid, Mission and Identity, Planning, Budgeting and Institutional Research, Risk Management, Spiritan Campus Ministry, Student Accounts, Student Life, University Registrar, Office of the President, and the Cashier’s Office.
Power Center
This 136,000 square foot multipurpose facility was built in 2007 and named for the Rev. William Patrick Power, C.S.Sp., one of the Spiritan priests who founded Duquesne. The Power Recreation Center, an 80,000 sq. ft. area on the second, third and fourth floors of the Power Center, is open seven days a week for Duquesne students and employees. It features secure access to aerobics space; 30 Nautilus cardio-fitness machines with personal viewing screens; basketball, volleyball and racquetball courts; an indoor track; free-weight rooms; separate student and staff locker facilities; offices, classrooms and Internet-accessible lounges. The Charles J. Dougherty ballroom on the 5th floor hosts various speakers, events and weddings offering a great view of the city. On the street level, the building has the Duquesne University Bookstore, Freshëns, a snack bar offering salads, crepes and smoothies, as well as Moonlit Burgers — home of the signature “smash burger.” The Power Center was awarded a LEED Silver certification in 2009.
Public Safety
Built in 1920, the Public Safety building currently serves as the headquarters for Duquesne’s campus police and dispatch center, located between the UPMC Mercy Hospital, Duquesne’s UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse, and the City of Pittsburgh Public Safety Bureau of Fire station. The back side of the building is the Grounds department garage for Facilities Management staff.
Rockwell Hall
Rockwell Hall was made in 1957 and currently houses the Palumbo-Donahue School of Business. The spacious 10-story building also houses the Business School’s state-of-the-art Investment Strategy Institute, the Institute for Business and Ethics, the Center for Excellence in Supply Chain Management, the Center for Leadership and Professional Selling, the Small Business Development Center, and the Center for Excellence in Entrepreneurship as well as simulation labs and a maker space. The Center for African Studies, the Psychology Department and Clinic, the Online Learning and Strategy office and other offices and facilities are also located in the main floors of Rockwell. The Computing and Technology Services (CTS) department and offices can be found on Rockwell Concourse.
Rockwell Skywalk
Connecting Rockwell Hall to upper McAnulty Drive, the Rockwell Skywalk provides convenient access to A-Walk and the Administration Building. The Rockwell Skywalk was constructed 1992 over Locust Street, sparing Business School students the once cobblestone street climb to the rest of campus.
Rooney Press Box
Originally constructed in 1995 and standing at about 1,900 square feet, the Rooney Press Box is a two-story structure that sits at the 50-yard line at Rooney Field.
Saint Ann Hall
Saint Ann Hall, a seven-floor coed residence hall that includes single-, double-, triple- and quad-sized rooms, houses approximately 525 first-year students with men and women in separate wings of the building. Originally constructed in 1963, the 115,000 square foot residence hall lobby houses some Residence Life offices as well as a recreational lounge and laundry rooms located on two floors.
Saint Martin Hall
Saint Martin Hall is considered University-affiliated housing; Capstone On-Campus Management and Duquesne University partner in the management of the building and its operations. The 13-floor co-ed residence hall was originally built in 1961 and currently houses approximately 540 students. The facility includes study lounges, a recreational lounge, and a computer lab. Saint Martin is offered to sophomore, junior, and senior students with varying options of studio singles, semi-private bathroom; studio doubles, private bathroom; studio singles, private bathroom; and two bedroom, private bathroom.
School of Pharmacy
The School of Pharmacy building, previously known as the Bayer Learning Center, was constructed in 1995 and is now one of the most technologically advanced classroom facilities in the region. In addition to the 18 multimedia classrooms that provide satellite downlink capabilities, electronic whiteboards, projection screens and interactive student response pads, the building also houses the School of Pharmacy offices, including the Pharmacy Practice Division and Animal Care facility.
Sklar Skywalk
Made possible by a generous donation, the 8-story high and 138-foot long, steel and glass pedestrian bridge was erected in 2006 and connects the Power Center to campus. A popular spot for views of the city skyline, visiting families often stop for a photo in the Sklar Skywalk on their way to the Union and the center of campus.
Thomas R. Kline School of Law
The Thomas R. Kline School of Law building features research and study rooms, two amphitheater lecture halls, seminar and interview rooms, classroom areas, and three mock courtrooms. The law library is the most accessible of its kind in the city of Pittsburgh. Aside from the law library, the Thomas R. Kline School of Law houses the Paralegal Institute and Pre-Law Center, as well as the Thomas R. Kline Center for Judicial Education. Although the building was originally constructed in 1922, it underwent major façade and lounge renovations in 2023 and 2024 that give the building its fresh and modern appearance today.
Tobin Building
Located at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Magee Street next to the Bushinski Building, the Tobin Building was acquired by the University in 2014 and is currently being used as an administrative building for the offices of the Duquesne Athletics department.
Tribone Building
Located on Fifth Avenue next to the Cooper Building, the Tribone Building houses the Tribone Center for Clinical Legal Education; the center provides community-focused clinics as well as externship opportunities, a pro bono program, and fellowships. The Tribone Building itself was acquired by the University in 2011 and stands at about 7,000 square feet.
Trinity Hall and Garage
Constructed in 1956, Trinity Hall sits west of the Administration Building, and is the residence of the Spiritan priests who serve the University as administrators and teachers. In the southern end of Trinity Hall is a small prayer room where the priests share daily prayers — often both in the mornings and in the evenings. Trinity Garage sits at the south end as well and stores a multitude of vehicles used by the Spiritan priests and other campus members.
Unico Family Pavilion
Nestled between College Hall, the School of Music, and Academic Walk is the new Unico Family Pavilion. Constructed in 2023, the pavilion offers shaded seating accommodations and tables to students and is also occasionally utilized as an event space. It also features a fireplace that is regularly lit by Facilities during the warmer months.
UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse
Reopening in February of 2021 after more than $10 million in renovations, the award-winning UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse is home court for the Duquesne men’s and women’s basketball teams, members of the Atlantic 10 Conference. Members of the University’s track and field, volleyball, tumbling, and rowing teams converge at the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse for training as well because it boasts nearly 10,000 square feet of space for training equipment, sports performance labs, and a nutrition center for all student-athletes. The facility also features six suites, 55 club level seats as well as four unique fan corners with excellent sightlines to the playing floor. Although the original structure was built in 1988 and has changed names over the years, it remains a regular site for hosting commencement activities, welcoming new students in matriculation ceremonies, and holding special events, including Admitted Student Days.
Van Kaam Building
The Van Kaam building, located on Fifth Avenue behind the COM building, was built in 1931 and acquired by the University in 2006. Many departments have been in and out of the building over the years, but Van Kaam is currently being used by the Office of Military and Veteran Students as a space for trainers with Warrior Canine Connection to train service dogs to assist combat Veterans with disabilities.
Vickroy Hall
Vickroy Hall, built in 1997, is a 322-bed facility with double and triple rooms and bathrooms shared by four to five people. Vickroy Hall is reserved for upperclassmen and some graduate students, and all residents have access to a kitchen with ovens, pots and equipment, refrigerators and more. Other amenities include study lounges, an exercise room, and laundry facilities on each floor. Beginning in the summer of 2025, the residence hall is scheduled to undergo major upgrades including new lighting, restrooms, finishes, laundry upgrades, and a new, more welcoming lobby.
Wilms Building
The Wilms Building, like the Murphy Building, is a part of the rowhouses on Chatham Square and was acquired by the University in 2007. The 2,600 square foot building currently houses the Office of Civic Engagement and External Relations.