Your class has a road back to the Bluff.

Homecoming & Family Weekend is a time to reconnect with classmates, revisit favorite campus places and celebrate the Duquesne memories that still bring us together. This year, we are especially excited to celebrate the Class of 1976, Golden Dukes and milestone reunion class years ending in 1 and 6.

Whether you are celebrating five years or 50, your Duquesne story continues here.

Class of 1976 Golden Dukes 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th Reunions

If you have any questions or need to update your contact information, please contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at alumnionlineFREEDUQUESNE or (412) 396-6209.

We look forward to seeing you at Homecoming and Family Weekend!

Class of 1976

Fifty years later, the road leads back to the Bluff. Members of the Class of 1976 are invited to celebrate this milestone reunion with campus tours, Welcome Mass, the Golden Dukes Luncheon and a weekend of Homecoming traditions. Come back to remember the friendships, experiences and moments that shaped your Duquesne story—and to celebrate the legacy your class continues to carry forward.

Friday October 9, 2026

Campus Tours Depart from Gormley Student Union by Starbucks.
Departing at 10:00 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
A chance for the 50th Reunion Class and Golden Dukes to check out all that is new on campus. Walking and riding tours available.

Welcome Mass
Chapel of the Holy Spirit, Old Main
12:00 Noon
A welcome celebration for the Class of 1976 and Golden Dukes. 

Golden Dukes Luncheon
Power Center, Charles Dougherty Ballroom, Fifth Floor
1:00 p.m.
Alumni from the Class of 1976 and earlier are invited to attend this special celebration as members of the 50th Reunion Class are inducted as Golden Dukes. Admission is complimentary for members of the Class of 1976 and one guest. Advance registration is required. Suggested attire for the luncheon is smart casual.

In addition to the reunion events, we invite you to attend all of the events throughout Homecoming and Family Weekend. 

A reunion celebration is only successful if your classmates return to celebrate with you. We need a strong group of volunteers for the committee willing to help create buzz leading up to the weekend. We have found that it is the personal communication between classmates that motivates alumni to return to campus. The committee holds a few virtual meetings, but otherwise, the commitment is in the outreach efforts. We also try to break up the outreach efforts by those you knew during your time at Duquesne. Would you be willing to join the committee to help reach out to your fellow classmates? If so, please fill out the Volunteer Form.

Join Committee
As part of the 50th Reunion, we will be compiling a 50th Reunion Memory Book that will be distributed at the Golden Dukes Luncheon. We hope you will share your memories for the book, even if you’re unable to attend the reunion.

You can participate by completing the online memory book form. Submissions are due no later than Friday, September 25. If you’re unable to attend, a copy of the 50th Reunion Memory Book will be mailed to all those who participate, following the weekend.

For more information, contact us at alumnionline@duq.edu.Share your memories
We are also asking class members to share photos of their time at Duquesne to be included in a special slideshow shown during the Golden Dukes Luncheon. Photos can be submitted online in an image format (with the highest resolution possible). Submissions are due no later than Friday, October 2.Submit your photos

Golden Dukes

Golden Dukes represent generations of alumni whose lives and leadership reflect the lasting value of a Duquesne education. We invite you to return to campus, reconnect with fellow alumni and welcome the Class of 1976 into this special community.

Events and schedule are tentative.

Friday, October 9, 2026

Campus Tours Depart from Gormley Student Union by Starbucks
Departing at 10:00 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
A chance for the 50th Reunion Class and Golden Dukes to check out all that is new on campus. Walking and riding tours available.

Welcome Mass
Duquesne Chapel, Old Main
12:00 Noon
A welcome celebration for the Class of 1976 and Golden Dukes. 

Golden Dukes Luncheon
Power Center, Charles Dougherty Ballroom, 5th Floor
1:00 p.m.
Alumni from the Class of 1976 and earlier are invited to attend this special celebration as members of the 50th Reunion Class are inducted as Golden Dukes. Admission is complimentary for members of the Class of 1976 and one guest. Advance registration is required. Suggested attire for the luncheon is smart casual.

In addition to these events, we invite you to attend all of the events throughout Homecoming and Family Weekend. 

Classes of 2021, 2016, 2011, 2006 and 2001

Classes of 2021, 2016, 2011, 2006 and 2001: this is your year to come back. Reconnect with classmates at your Reunion Tailgate, bring your family or friends, and celebrate the road that has taken you from the. Bluff to where you are today.

5th, 10th, 15th, 20th and 25th Reunions Tailgate
Unico Pavilion Lawn
10:30 a.m.
Enjoy good food, yard games, photo booth, and company with fellow reunion classmates before the Duquesne Football Game vs. Long Island University!

In addition to the reunion event, we invite you to attend all of the events throughout Homecoming and Family Weekend.

Help bring your class home. Reunion volunteers play an important role in making Homecoming & Family Weekend feel personal, welcoming and memorable. Volunteers help encourage attendance, reconnect classmates and build excitement for reunion gatherings. Training and resources will be provided.

Become a Reunion Volunteer