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Established to help provide lifelong learning opportunities to Duquesne Alumni. Alumni presenters are invited to share their knowledge with their fellow alumni, and in some cases, current students. Click to see a list of our frequently asked questions, or to fill out an application to be considered.

The mission of the Black Alumni Network is to promote the presence, engagement, empowerment and success of Duquesne University’s Black Alumni by fostering key relationships with and engagement of students, alumni, faculty, staff and other community members through professional, educational, social, leadership and networking programs, as well as through philanthropic support and opportunities. Join the Network to be notified of opportunities to volunteer and kept in the loop of future news and social events.

Register to be notified when volunteers are needed to serve as a mentor, attend networking events, participate in mock interviews, or other opportunities to help our students achieve their career goals. Sign-up for those opportunities that are of interest to you, and pass on those opportunities that don't match your skill-set or passions.

D.A.R.T. members are trained volunteers from around the country who are dedicated to assisting the University outreach and recruit new and prospective students. Historically, this was most often done by conducting high-school visits and staffing college fairs when Admissions staff are unable to attend due to scheduling constraints. However, the Office of Alumni Engagement and the division of Enrollment Management are always looking for new and creative ways that our alumni can support our enrollment goals. Join our D.A.R.T. to learn more and be involved in future opportunities.

Share your input via our electronic survey program that will gather alumni feedback on communication, programming and various University initiatives. The program is open to alumni of any age, with any degree from Duquesne.

Many alumni, parents and family members enjoy the opportunity to engage with other students and members of our alumni community as volunteers at campus-sponsored events. Our Event Volunteers have the opportunity to support these experiences by helping to greet guests, assist with registration, and in other ways alongside the direction of University staff. Members of this Network are notified of events where support is needed and can register for those that suit their interests and schedule, and can pass on those that don't.

By joining our DukesConnect platform (launched in the summer of 2020), alumni have the ability to create a profile (or link their existing LinkedIn profile) so that other alumni and students can seek them out for questions, advice, or mentoring. Mentors can indicate how many students they are willing to mentor and in what ways they are willing to assist (i.e. meet virtually, meet in person, provide introductions to others in your industry, review resumes, etc.) Those seeking help can use the platform to find alumni they are interested in connecting with.

As a Duquesne graduate, you know the value that a Duquesne student can bring to your work place, whether as an intern or fellow employee. We invite you to expand your Duquesne network and Hire a Duke.

Parent Ambassadors serve as an advisory, assisting the University as we seek to better support our students. Any parent or family member of a current student is invited to learn more about ways that they can be involved with the Parent Ambassador Network.

Volunteers in our recognized Regional Networks work with liaisons from the Office of Alumni Engagement to host periodic social, networking, service and enrollment management events in their region. Register here to join the leadership in an Regional Network or to connect with the Office of Alumni Engagement to discuss an event in a different geographic area.

Special celebrations are held during Homecoming Weekend for pre-determined affinity groups and the class celebrating their 50th Reunion. Volunteers from these groups assist with outreach to group members and classmates in order to encourage attendance throughout Homecoming Weekend.

Service is at the heart of who we are, and that doesn't change once you leave the Bluff. Duquesne Alumni act as brand ambassadors by bringing our heart for service off the bluff. Participate in one of our service events, or work with our office of Alumni Engagement to plan one in your community.

Social Media Ambassadors regularly share content from Duquesne Alumni Engagements’ social media accounts that interests them and that they believe would resonate with alumni in their social networks. We encourage Ambassadors to be as active as possible given their work and personal schedules, and to be especially active leading up to and during alumni events.

The Young Alumni Network (YAN) is made up of volunteers who graduated from Duquesne within the last 10 years. Council members are a part of the decision making body that determines the types of programming the YAC produces each year and are asked to attend meetings and YAC events.