The Value of Service

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The principles of community engagement are woven
deeply into Duquesne’s culture.

Through service, students learn the importance of giving back to society, and grow in character, spiritually and intellectually.  Each year about 8,000 Duquesne students, faculty and staff volunteer more than 209,800 hours for:

  • Charities, social agencies and human services
  • Public safety, education and wellness programs
  • Neighborhood beautification efforts
  • Small business development

If you are a community group, we invite you to review this site to discover the many ways Duquesne can work with you.

For the fifth consecutive year, Duquesne University has been named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll in recognition of its commitment to volunteering, service learning and civic engagement .

"Community service is a common thread through our students' lives

It pervades our ministry, classrooms, research projects and the campus culture.

Our students gain as much - or more - from the experience of community service as they give to others."

- Dr. Ralph Pearson, Provost

How Duquesne Engages Local Communities

2011 Impact Report

2007-2009 Growth in Volunteering and Service

2009-2011 Agencies Served