There are a variety of ways to support Duquesne and more than 1,000 alumni do so each year as a Duquesne volunteer. “Raise your hand” as a volunteer by participating in one or more areas that are of interest to you. When you do so, you’ll be notified of future opportunities to volunteer via email. Register for those opportunities that fit your schedule and ability, and pass on those that don’t.

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The Alumni Advisory Council serves in an advisory capacity to Duquesne University, in an effort to support and advance the University in ways such as helping alumni maintain positive relationships with their alma mater, supporting the overall goals of the University, and building relationships between current students and alumni. 

The Council has representatives from each of the schools and several affinity groups.  Each selected candidate serves a two-year term and can serve up to three successive terms (for a total of 6 years).  The Council meets three times a year as a group, in addition to committee meetings, which vary in frequency by committee.

Nominations for vacancies on the Council will be accepted through March 15, 2026.  Alumni, faculty, and friends of alumni can nominate them to be an Alumni Advisory Council candidate.  Alumni can also self-nominate. 

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The mission of the Black Alumni Network is to promote the presence, engagement, empowerment and success of Duquesne University’s Black Alumni by fostering key relationships with and engagement of students, alumni, faculty, staff and other community members through professional, educational, social, leadership and networking programs, as well as through philanthropic support and opportunities. Join the Network to be notified of opportunities to volunteer and kept in the loop of future news and social events.

To learn more or sign up for the Black Alumni Network, please email us at alumnionline@duq.edu.

Register to be notified when volunteers are needed to serve as a mentor, attend networking events, participate in mock interviews, or other opportunities to help our students achieve their career goals. Sign-up for those opportunities that are of interest to you, and pass on those opportunities that don't match your skill-set or passions.

To learn more or sign up for as a Career Champion, please email us at alumnionline@duq.edu.
D.A.R.T. members are trained volunteers from around the country who are dedicated to assisting the University outreach and recruit new and prospective students. Historically, this was most often done by conducting high-school visits and staffing college fairs when Admissions staff are unable to attend due to scheduling constraints. However, the Office of Alumni Engagement and the division of Enrollment Management are always looking for new and creative ways that our alumni can support our enrollment goals. Join our D.A.R.T. to learn more and be involved in future opportunities.

To learn more or sign up for D.A.R.T., please email us at alumnionline@duq.edu.
Many alumni, parents and family members enjoy the opportunity to engage with other students and members of our alumni community as volunteers at campus-sponsored events. Our Event Volunteers have the opportunity to support these experiences by helping to greet guests, assist with registration, and in other ways alongside the direction of University staff. Members of this Network are notified of events where support is needed and can register for those that suit their interests and schedule, and can pass on those that don't.

To learn more or become an event volunteer, please email us at alumnionline@duq.edu.
By joining our DukesConnect platform (launched in the summer of 2020), alumni have the ability to create a profile (or link their existing LinkedIn profile) so that other alumni and students can seek them out for questions, advice, or mentoring. Mentors can indicate how many students they are willing to mentor and in what ways they are willing to assist (i.e. meet virtually, meet in person, provide introductions to others in your industry, review resumes, etc.) Those seeking help can use the platform to find alumni they are interested in connecting with.
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As a Duquesne graduate, you know the value that a Duquesne student can bring to your work place, whether as an intern or fellow employee. We invite you to expand your Duquesne network and Hire a Duke.


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Parent Ambassadors serve as an advisory, assisting the University as we seek to better support our students. Any parent or family member of a current student is invited to learn more about ways that they can be involved with the Parent Ambassador Network.

To learn more or sign up as a Parent Ambassador, please email us at alumnionline@duq.edu.
Volunteers in our recognized Regional Networks work with liaisons from the Office of Alumni Engagement to host periodic social, networking, service and enrollment management events in their region. Register here to join the leadership in an Regional Network or to connect with the Office of Alumni Engagement to discuss an event in a different geographic area.Learn more about becoming a regional network leader
Special celebrations are held during Homecoming and Family Weekend for pre-determined affinity groups and the class celebrating their 50th Reunion. Volunteers from these groups assist with outreach to group members and classmates in order to encourage attendance throughout Homecoming and Family Weekend.
Volunteer for your reunion
Service is at the heart of who we are, and that doesn't change once you leave the Bluff. Duquesne Alumni act as brand ambassadors by bringing our heart for service off the Bluff. Participate in one of our service events, or work with our office of Alumni Engagement to plan one in your community.

To learn more register as a service volunteer, please email us at alumnionline@duq.edu.
Social Media Ambassadors regularly share content from Duquesne Alumni Engagements’ social media accounts that interests them and that they believe would resonate with alumni in their social networks. We encourage Ambassadors to be as active as possible given their work and personal schedules, and to be especially active leading up to and during alumni events.

To learn more or become a Social Media Ambassador, please email us at alumnionline@duq.edu.
The Young Alumni Network (YAN) is made up of volunteers who graduated from Duquesne within the last 10 years. Council members are a part of the decision making body that determines the types of programming the YAN produces each year and are asked to attend meetings and YAN events.Learn more about DUYAN