Jack Glover (B’88) and Aaron Reed (B’16): Make an Impression at May 2024 Commencement
On Friday, May 10, 2024, 269 students graduated from the Palumbo-Donahue School of Business. The ceremony was presided over by President Ken Gormley, Provost David Dausey, and Dr. Dean McFarlin.
Jack Glover (B’88), Founder and Managing Partner of Incline Equity Partners, received the 2024 Distinguished Alumnus Award and also delivered the commencement address. His impassioned speech about the value of taking risks and being persistent left a lasting impression. Incline Equity Partners is our region’s largest private equity firm and Jack has directly benefited the School of Business with his support of the student-run Duquesne Micro-Cap Fund.
During commencement, Aaron Reed (B’16) also received the 2024 Young Alumnus of the Year Award. During his junior year at Duquesne, Aaron founded Reed Building Supply, which has grown to $27 million in annual revenue. His company has played a pivotal role in major regional construction projects, including Duquesne’s UPMC Cooper Field House.
Student Government Association (SGA) President and graduating business student Claudio Simione addressed his classmates in a speech, noting, “The future is ours to shape.” Claudio will be pursuing his law degree at the Thomas R. Kline School of Law here at Duquesne this fall. Congratulations to the members of the Class of ‘24!
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May 2024 Commencement
Jack Glover (B’88), Founder and Managing Partner of Incline Equity Partners and 2024 Commencement Speaker
Jack's impassioned speech about the value of taking risks and being persistent left a lasting impression. Incline Equity Partners is our region’s largest private equity firm and Jack has directly benefited the School of Business with his support of the student-run Duquesne Micro-Cap Fund
Jack Glover receiving the 2024 Distinguished Alumnus Award from Dr. Dean McFarlin and President Ken Gormley.
Left to right: Dr. Dean McFarlin, Jack Glover, and President Gormley.
Aaron Reed (B’16) received the 2024 Young Alumnus of the Year Award.
During his junior year at Duquesne, Aaron founded Reed Building Supply, which has grown to $27 million in annual revenue. His company has played a pivotal role in major regional construction projects, including Duquesne’s UPMC Cooper Field House.
Graduation Speakers with Dr. Dean McFarlin and President Ken Gormley
Left to Right: Claudio Simione, Dr. Dean McFarlin, Jack Glover, Aaron Reed, President Ken Gormley. Student Government Association (SGA) President and graduating business student Claudio Simione addressed his classmates in a speech, noting, “The future is ours to shape.”
Associate Professor Val Williams poses with several accounting students.
Commencement Speaker, Jack Glover, and President Ken Gormley pose with students showing their Duquesne athletic rings.
Excited graduate shows off her pre-ceremony self with President Gormley.
Excited graduates waiting for the 2024 Commencement Ceremony to begin.
Aerial view of the School of Business graduating class of 2024 at the Cooper Field House.