Corporate partnerships and alumni generosity are fueling innovation, experiential learning, and student success at the Palumbo-Donahue School of Business. From record-breaking fundraising on the 2025 Day of Giving to the transformative Alumni Difference-Maker Scholarship, every contribution helps shape the next generation of ethical, difference-making business leaders.
Day of Giving 2025
Our Most Successful Day of Giving Yet
On Wednesday, February 5, 2025, Duquesne University hosted its annual Day of Giving online fundraising event. We are pleased to share that the School of Business once again topped the leader board for the most donations among all University schools, raising nearly $140,000 for the Innovation Fund. The remarkable amount raised is the largest in the ten-year history of the Day of Giving.
The Innovation Fund plays a vital role in shaping our students’ futures by providing resources to prepare them for today’s dynamic workforce and tomorrow’s challenges.
The School marked Day of Giving with an engaging, interactive experience that invited students to capture moments, share their stories, and highlight the event on social media, all while gaining a deeper understanding of our culture of philanthropy. These activities reinforced the message that, as future alumni, their commitment to paying it forward will be vital in sustaining and advancing the School’s enduring legacy.
With the money raised, we will continue to enhance experiential learning, support our innovative curriculum, elevate the student experience, integrate cutting-edge technology, create inspiring learning environments, and advance and support faculty research.
The success of the 2025 Day of Giving is a testament to the generosity of all Duquesne alumni, students, and community partners who participated. Thank you!
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October 28, 2025
Alumni Difference-Maker Scholarship
Supporting Business Students who are Ready to Make a Difference
At the Palumbo-Donahue School of Business, we believe in developing difference-making students who lead with integrity, think boldly, and are committed to making positive change in both their careers and their communities.
The Alumni Difference-Maker Scholarship provides vital financial support to talented students who embody the Spiritan mission and values of Duquesne University.
This endowed scholarship fund helps us recruit and retain students who:
- Are enrolled in or accepted to the Palumbo-Donahue School of Business
- Demonstrate financial need
- Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA while remaining in good standing with the University
Every gift, no matter the size, adds to the legacy of excellence at Duquesne. Join fellow alumni and donors in ensuring that deserving students have the opportunity to pursue their dreams and transform the future of business.
Scholarships are awarded through the University’s Office of Financial Aid and are renewable for up to four years.
Your support today makes their success possible tomorrow.
Corporate Partners
Thank You for your Support
We are deeply grateful to our 23 corporate partners, whose unwavering support continues to transform our school and community.
Through their investment in course-embedded projects and funding for innovative educational initiatives, including access to cutting-edge technology, these partners are helping us create an enriched academic experience and a school-wide environment that is both welcoming and impactful.
These partnerships go far beyond financial support; they represent meaningful relationships that connect education to opportunity. With the engagement of our corporate partners, our students gain access to mentors, internships, and exposure to professional environments that ignite ambition and purpose.
We are honored to work alongside industry leaders who believe in the potential of our students and share our mission of making a lasting difference in individual lives and across the broader community.
