Diego Lopez grew up on movie sets in San Juan, Puerto Rico. With both parents employed
in the film industry, he has fond memories of watching them at work and getting a
peek behind the scenes. When it came time to apply for college, he chose Duquesne’s
tight-knit community and welcoming, home-like environment over the bright lights of
Hollywood after attending an admissions presentation at his high school and local
college fair.
2024-2025 Duquesne New Venture Challenge Semi-finalists Announced
Duquesne’s Palumbo-Donahue School of Business has selected 15 entrants to advance
to the semi-final round of the 2024-2025 Duquesne New Venture Challenge, which offers
cash and service prizes valued at more than $100,000.
Duquesne, AHN Partner to Educate Next Generation of Physician Leaders
Duquesne’s College of Osteopathic Medicine and Allegheny Health Network (AHN) have
announced a new partnership to help educate the next generation of physician leaders
in the region.
Balancing Work, School and Fatherhood, He Finally Reaches His Goal
For Charles Harris, the decision to pursue his bachelor’s degree came near the same
time as another important life moment – the birth of his first child.
Graduate and Professional Programs Excel in U.S. News Rankings
Duquesne's Nursing, Law and Health Sciences programs showcased among the nation’s
best according to the U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings.
Club Sports Receives Inaugural Funding
A total of $50,000 will be split among the 13 Duquesne Club Sports teams from the
endowment established by President Gormley in the fall of 2023.
Duquesne alumni were the standout teachers. They connected to students on a personal
level and had great leadership qualities. As a future teacher, I always consider the
different strategies they use that I can incorporate in how I teach. That keeps me
engaged.
Mwango KasubaSecondary Social Studies Education and History double majorLearn more about Mwango
Every professor I have is for us and cares about our education. They want to
make sure we’re comfortable in class and want to know what they can do to help us.
Having an impact on the kids was incredible. Without teachers and these kids,
you don’t have any other profession. You teach them to become doctors, lawyers, chemists
or whatever else they want to become.
Hetanshi ShahMiddle Level Education major and Honors College studentMeet Hetanshi
The STEM-based opportunities at Duquesne offer new and exciting challenges that
will increase my knowledge of medicine and serve me well when I enter medical school.
Madeline SclichterScience and Engineering major and College of Osteopathic Medicine Early Assurance
Program studentRead Madeline's story
The faculty made me feel so welcomed. They were all very passionate about health
care and their classes and talked about networking and extracurricular activities,
too. The University really prepares students to excel in their careers and make meaningful
contributions to society.
I realized that I had some medical knowledge, but I didn't have that critical
nursing foundation. Now? I feel prepared. I'm definitely different in ways I didn't
expect. I feel a lot more confident now, and I actually understand why things happen.
What’s really great about swimming is you're so busy that you have to be good
at time management, and I am very lucky to have a lot of resources here at Duquesne.
Duquesne, CVS Pharmacy® Help to Address Pharmacist Shortage
Duquesne University and CVS Pharmacy®, a CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS) company, have introduced an innovative new education support program as part of their efforts to help address the national pharmacist shortage, especially in underrepresented areas, remove barriers to obtaining higher education and provide resources for affordable professional advancement.
Master’s in Nursing Education Tops ‘U.S. News’ Rankings
The Master’s in Nursing Education program at Duquesne University has been ranked No. 1 in the nation in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings.
2024-2025 Duquesne New Venture Challenge Semi-finalists Announced
Duquesne University’s Palumbo-Donahue School of Business has selected 15 entrants to advance to the semi-final round of the 2024-2025 Duquesne New Venture Challenge (DNVC), which offers cash and service prizes valued at more than $100,000.