Mission
The Mission of the Office of Alumni Engagement, and the Alumni Association, is to create opportunities for alumni to foster lifelong engagement, affinity and pride within the Duquesne community to further the mission of the University.
Vision
We envision an alumni body that spreads the good news about the University and demonstrates pride in their alma mater.
We envision a group of alumni that want to engage other alumni in the life of the University, regularly volunteer on the University's behalf, and support the University financially, spiritually and intellectually.
We envision current students that see their future as active and engaged alumni and consider themselves alumni from the day they enroll.
We envision an alumni program that creates opportunities for engagement in all ages/stages of life, and for those who are close to campus or afar.
We envision a University that instinctively thinks to involve alumni in existing programming and communications.
Goals
Strategic Goal 1
To grow alumni volunteer involvement within the University and surrounding community
by cultivating new volunteers, creating new opportunities for volunteer engagement,
and stewarding existing volunteers.
Strategic Goal 2
Develop new and further develop existing chapter, regional, and online programs to
expand the opportunities for alumni to be involved with the University.
Strategic Goal 3
Expand opportunities for alumni 1.) to engage with students in order to develop a
sense of pride, tradition and respect for the University and 2.) to be reminded of
and re-involved in important University events of historical significance.
Strategic Goal 4
Develop appropriate programming and specialized, targeted communication for alumni
of various age brackets and life stages.
Strategic Goal 5
Increase visibility, communication and transparency with our campus partners in order
to engage alumni while expanding the services and programs available to alumni.
Honors
Century Club
The Century Club was established in 1978 in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the University’s founding. Outside of an honorary degree, this award remains the highest honor any alumnus or alumna may receive from Duquesne. It is meant to recognize the exceptional achievements of our notable graduates. Any Duquesne graduate is eligible for membership. Members are selected, however, based on ALL of the following criteria: demonstrated success and distinction in the graduate’s professional field of endeavor; significant contributions to humanity through public or humanitarian service; and service to Duquesne University.
Dukes from the Last Decade
The Duquesne University Young Alumni Council will annually seek and accept nominations for the newly established Dukes from the Last Decade Awards. The selection is made from nominees who are DU graduates from the last ten years and have demonstrated one or more of the following: outstanding professional excellence; commitment and service to their community; or dedication to Duquesne University. Most importantly, the award recipients are young alumni who exemplify the Mission of the University in their daily lives.
Contact Us
Mary (Wattick) Young, A'16, GA'18
Audrey Tierney, A'05, GB'20
Olivia Glosner, E'22, GE'24
Mariana Gowdy
