More than 1,100 students achieved their bigger goals after successfully completing the academic requirements to attain their undergraduate and graduate degrees.

This month, Duquesne celebrated the 2025 graduates of liberal arts, business, music and health sciences on Friday, May 9 and nursing, education and science and engineering on Saturday, May 10 during Commencement ceremonies.

Law and Pharmacy Commencement Ceremonies are on Saturday, May 17. 

See a selection of photos highlighting the day. 

 

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DU Times

Published

May 12, 2025

Spring 2025 Commencement Highlights

student receives degree on state at commencement
President Gormley greets students at commencement ceremony
Student waves to family after receiving her degree
Students process into commencement, Cooper Fieldhouse
Liberal Arts and Rangos Commencement speaker Ed Wesolowski speaks to students
Alumna Ryan Joseph speaks at Commencement ceremony for school of music
Music students celebrate tossing their caps at the end of the ceremony
School of Business Students find their families in the crowd and wave
Proud student athlete carrying basketball returns to his seat after receiving his degree
Student greets guests at Baccalaureate mass prior to Commencement
Students holding candles celebrate Baccalaureate mass prior to Commencement ceremonies