Celebrating Students Committed to Community Building
Spirit of Community Building 2026 Celebration
Friday, April 17, 2026
Reception: 5 p.m.
Evening program: 6 p.m.
Keynote Speaker: Tiffany Willis, B'99, CPA, Fortune 100 executive, including former SVP and Head of Investor Relations at Starbucks,
C-suite advisor and forthcoming author
From overcoming homelessness as a teen mother to leading on the global corporate stage,
Tiffany's journey embodies resilience, perseverance and authentic leadership.
All faculty, staff, students, and members of the Greater Pittsburgh community are invited to attend.
$45 per person | Free for Duquesne students
Learn more and RSVP
For questions, email Amber Satterwhite at satterwhiteaFREEDUQUESNE.
About the Annual Celebration
Each year, The Center hosts its Spirit of Community Building Celebration, which features a dynamic leader who speaks to multicultural issues and inspires our students and community members.
Additionally, a select group of Duquesne University students are recognized for their leadership and academic accomplishments with a Spirit of Community Building Award and the Dr. Ron. L. Swain Award for Social Justice.
Faculty, staff, students, and members of the Greater Pittsburgh community are invited to celebrate the Duquesne University students who are very involved with The Center and learn from leading thinkers on various issues affecting our communities.
Previous speakers have included Charlie Batch, Hill Harper, Swin Cash, Saleem Ghubril, Cynthia L. James, Dr. Jen Fry and Mayor Ed Gainey.
