
We lit a spark…
…YOU BUILT A FIRE!
Duquesne University has surpassed its biggest fundraising goal ever, exceeding IGNITE’s $333,333,333 target ahead of schedule. As of February 13, the total raised has surpassed $335 million.
Your gifts have touched each student and every program and activity across campus, expanding horizons by transforming the way the world sees Duquesne, and how our extended community sees itself.
Together, alumni, friends, faculty and staff, corporations and foundations are following in the footsteps of our Spiritan founders, fearlessly tackling the most challenging problems of our time.
Thanks to you, we are a University on the rise, but our work is never finished. IGNITE continues through June 30, 2025, with a focus on alleviating student debt, expanding engineering programs, and offering more study-abroad opportunities. Let’s fuel the flame and build momentum toward even bigger goals!

$335,000,000+
TOTAL TO-DATE

22,936
TOTAL DONORS

$57,473,269
COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
We lit a spark…
…YOU BUILT A FIRE!
Duquesne University has surpassed its biggest fundraising goal ever, exceeding IGNITE’s $333,333,333 target ahead of schedule. As of February 13, the total raised has surpassed $335 million.
Your gifts have touched each student and every program and activity across campus, expanding horizons by transforming the way the world sees Duquesne, and how our extended community sees itself.
Together, alumni, friends, faculty and staff, corporations and foundations are following in the footsteps of our Spiritan founders, fearlessly tackling the most challenging problems of our time.
Thanks to you, we are a University on the rise, but our work is never finished. IGNITE continues through June 30, 2025, with a focus on alleviating student debt, expanding engineering programs, and offering more study-abroad opportunities. Let’s fuel the flame and build momentum toward even bigger goals!

$335,000,000+
TOTAL TO-DATE

22,936
TOTAL DONORS

57,473,269
COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

BIGGER. BOLDER. BETTER
Under the leadership of President Ken Gormley, Duquesne has charted a course toward bigger goals. IGNITE–the most ambitious comprehensive campaign in the University’s history—will ensure the resources necessary to realize Duquesne’s full promise and potential to serve students and the world.
INTEGRATE HEALTH CARE:
A Medical School and More
Our schools of Health Sciences, Nursing and Pharmacy are all established leaders in their fields. A new College of Osteopathic Medicine will strengthen them all. Your gift will improve health care access and quality for all while transforming Duquesne’s future forever.
INTEGRATE HEALTH CARE:
A Medical School and More
Our schools of Health Sciences, Nursing and Pharmacy are all established leaders in their fields. A new College of Osteopathic Medicine will strengthen them all. Your gift will improve health care access and quality for all while transforming Duquesne’s future forever.
LIGHT THE SPARK…
IGNITE offers an opportunity for everyone who cares about Duquesne to join together in kindling an eternal flame. Every gift—in any amount—transforms the University, changes our students’ lives and strengthens the communities and the world we serve. Now is the time. Join the campaign today.
IGNITE offers an opportunity for everyone who cares about Duquesne to join together in kindling an eternal flame. Every gift—in any amount—transforms the University, changes our students’ lives and strengthens the communities and the world we serve. Now is the time. Join the campaign today.