Featured Alumni

Duquesne has many amazing graduates in all-corners of the globe who have taken many different paths towards their bigger goals. We hope you will take a moment to read about our profiled alumni and share the news of the University with those whom you cross paths.

If you or any other alumnus/a you know has recently received an award, volunteered for or contributed to an important initiative, or otherwise served in some way as a model for our community, we want to hear about it! We may feature select stories on social media, in an admissions piece, on the website, or in an issue of Duquesne magazine.

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Charquinta McCray, A'13

Char McCray serves as Secretary & Co-Chair for Events & Programming for the Duquesne University Black Alumni Network (DUBAN). "As a volunteer, I enjoy the opportunity to make a positive impact with the community that made Duquesne home for me."

Andrew Gula, M’15

Volunteer Andrew Gula serves on the programming committee of the Young Alumni Network and enjoys creating fun events for young alumni. “Volunteering is very rewarding and it is so nice to be a part of the Duquesne community again.”

Travis Weaver GP’14

Volunteer Travis Weaver, P'14 is the Veterans Liaison on the Alumni Board of Governors. He enjoys serving our students and the community and engaging with fellow Duquesne alumni.

Tonya Comer

Tonya is an award-winning interior designer, author and life coach.

African Americans & the Arts

For Black History month, we've highlighted a few of our African American alumni and local residents who are doing or have done great things in the arts community: Talia Kirkland, Randall Coleman, and Charles "Teenie" Harris.

Ronnie Coleman, B'23

Nestlé Supply Chain Associate and Duquesne University School of Business graduate Ronnie Coleman, B’23, grew up helping behind the scenes of his family’s trucking business—sparking his interest to perhaps one day work in the logistics industry.

Amanda Kruski stands next to a sign that says World Market

Amanda Krupski, B'20

Amanda Krupski, B’20 has continued reaching her bigger goals since commencement a few years ago: buying a house, getting married, getting a dog, and working her dream job.

Mikayla Gilmer wearing graduation gown stands in front of a poster for the play The Bloodless Jungle directed by Mikayla Gilmer

Mikayla Gilmer, E'20

Mikayla Gilmer, E’20 felt supported in reaching her bigger goals while at Duquesne University. “While attending Duquesne, I got to fulfill the potential of all my passions.”

Jeffrey Brown rests his arm on the Duquesne red ring statue

Jeffrey Brown, A'23

“The veteran community at Duquesne felt like a close-knit family, where everyone knew each other and readily provided support for academic success and campus life adjustment. This camaraderie eased my university transition significantly.”

Rahmah Albugami, E'17

"Being a graduate of Duquesne University instills a profound sense of accomplishment, pride, and a heightened sense of responsibility."