Your Class Has a Road Back to the Bluff
Celebrate the friendships and memories that keep us connected.
Homecoming & Family Weekend is a chance to reconnect with classmates, revisit favorite campus places and celebrate the Duquesne memories that still bring us together.
Whether you’re marking five years or 50, bring your family, catch up with friends and discover what has changed—and what still feels like home. Explore the reunion experiences below for a glimpse of what coming back can look like.
Dates, featured class years and reunion details for the next Homecoming & Family Weekend will be posted as plans are confirmed.
Have questions about your reunion or need to update your contact information? Contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at alumnionlineFREEDUQUESNE or 412-396-6209.
Fifty years later, there are still stories to share. Your 50th reunion is an opportunity
to reconnect with classmates, reflect on the experiences that shaped your life and
celebrate this milestone with the people who remember where it all began. Homecoming
& Family Weekend also offers a chance to explore campus today and share Duquesne with
someone special. Recent celebrations have included campus tours, a Welcome Mass and the Golden Dukes
luncheon, where the 50th reunion class is welcomed into this community of alumni. These gatherings offer time to catch up, revisit familiar places and see how Duquesne
continues to grow. The details below reflect the 2026 celebration and are provided for reference. They will be updated with the 2027 schedule, locations and registration information
as plans are confirmed. Campus Tours Depart from Gormley Student Union by Starbucks. Welcome Mass Golden Dukes Luncheon Recent celebrations have included campus tours, a Welcome Mass and the Golden Dukes
luncheon, where the 50th reunion class is welcomed into this community of alumni. These gatherings offer time to catch up, revisit familiar places and see how Duquesne
continues to grow. The next reunion schedule, locations and registration details will
be shared here when confirmed. The friendships, favorite places and everyday moments from your Duquesne years are
part of your class’s shared story. Recent 50th reunion celebrations have included
a memory book featuring classmates’ reflections and updates. Information about future memory-book participation will be shared as reunion plans
are confirmed. For questions about the 2026 memory book, contact Alumni Engagement. A familiar photograph can bring a whole story back. Recent reunion celebrations have
invited classmates to share photographs from their Duquesne years, creating another
way to remember the people and experiences that made their time on the Bluff special. Future photo-sharing opportunities will be announced here. For more information, contact
the Office of Alumni Engagement at alumnionline@duq.edu or 412-396-6209.50th Reunion
Friday October 9, 2026
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.
Chapel of the Holy Spirit, Old Main
12:00 Noon
A welcome celebration for the Class of 1976 and Golden Dukes.
Spiritan Room, Gormley Student Union
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.
For more information, contact us at alumnionline@duq.edu.Contact Alumni Engagement
Your connection to Duquesne continues long after your 50th reunion. Golden Dukes gatherings
welcome alumni celebrating 50 years or more since graduation to reconnect, enjoy time
on campus and welcome another class into this special community. Come back with longtime
friends—or make connections with fellow Dukes who share your affection for the Bluff.
Recent Homecoming celebrations have included campus tours, Welcome Mass and the Golden
Dukes luncheon. Together, these gatherings offer opportunities to celebrate classmates,
revisit campus and reflect on the lasting place Duquesne holds in your life. The details below reflect the 2026 celebration and are provided for reference. They will be updated with the 2027 schedule, locations and registration information
as plans are confirmed. Friday, October 9, 2026 Campus Tours Depart from Gormley Student Union by Starbucks Welcome Mass Golden Dukes LuncheonGolden Dukes
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.
Duquesne Chapel, Old Main
12:00 Noon
A welcome celebration for the Class of 1976 and Golden Dukes.
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.
However many years have passed, there is plenty to catch up on. Milestone reunions
offer a reason to gather your classmates, introduce family and friends and celebrate
the connection that began at Duquesne. Come back with longtime friends—or make connections
with fellow Dukes who share your affection for the Bluff.
Recent milestone celebrations have included a reunion tailgate with food, games and
opportunities to reconnect before cheering on the Duke. Alumni and their guests can
explore family activities and other gatherings throughout Homecoming & Family Weekend. The details below reflect the 2026 celebration and are provided for reference. They will be updated with the 2027 featured class years, reunion events and registration
information will be shared here when confirmed. Help bring your class home. Reunion volunteers reach out to classmates, renew connections
and build excitement for gathering again on the Bluff. Contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at alumnionline@duq.edu or 412-396-6209 if you are interested in helping with a future reunion.Milestone Reunions
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!