DMC Wins Again in 2024 CUPPIES

Duquesne's Division of Marketing and Communications (DMC) is recognized a second consecutive year with prestigious CUPPIE awards. The “CUPPIE Awards” from the College and University Public Relations and Associated Professionals of Pennsylvania (CUPRAP) celebrate creative excellence in marketing and communication, and highlight the work of higher education member institutions in categories such as advertising, electronic media, print, public relations and marketing, writing and photography.

The team's exceptional work across a range of marketing and communication disciplines earned the team recognition in several categories for projects including:

• Gold Award for Duquesne University’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion web pages–digital media, website–redesign/refresh (Marketing & Creative Services);
• Bronze Award for Duquesne’s First Impressions Project–in the Wild Card category (Creative Services);
• Honorable Mention for Duquesne University The Future of Medicine: New College of Medicine in the Marketing/Advertising category–digital advertising (Marketing, Advertising & Creative Services); and,
• Honorable Mention for Duquesne University Thomas R. Kline School of Law, University on the Rise post–digital media standalone post (Social Media).

"These awards reflect our work as essential strategic partners in conveying the spirit and value of Duquesne University." said Gabe Welsch, vice president for the division. "We are honored to receive these awards from CUPRAP, which strongly affirm that the quality of our work and how it stands up against our peers in the industry."

Overall, these awards represent a highly competitive field, with more than 400 entries submitted by professionals working at colleges and universities in Pennsylvania and several surrounding states. These awards demonstrate DMC’s commitment to creative and effective marketing and communication that supports the mission, values and brand of Duquesne University.