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  1. Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit (/ dj uː ˈ k eɪ n / dew-KAYN; also known as Duquesne University or Duquesne) is a private Catholic research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded by members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit , Duquesne first opened as the Pittsburgh Catholic College of the Holy Ghost in October 1878 with ...

  2. Duquesne was founded on Oct. 1, 1878, as Pittsburgh Catholic College by the Rev. Joseph Strub and the Congregation of the Holy Ghost. The College's 40 students and six faculty members held classes in rented space above a bakery on Wylie Avenue, in Pittsburgh's Hill District. Duquesne's original "Old Main" building was constructed in 1885, as a ...

  3. Apr 7, 2024 · Total enrollment exceeds 9,000. The university was founded in 1878 by the Rev. Joseph Strub, of the Congregation of the Holy Ghost, and was named Pittsburgh Catholic College of the Holy Ghost. In 1911 the name was changed to Duquesne University of the Holy Ghost. Its law and business schools opened in 1911 and 1913, respectively.

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  4. Founded in 1878, Duquesne is consistently ranked among the nation's top Catholic universities for its award-winning faculty and horizon-expanding education. A campus of nearly 8,000 graduate and undergraduate students, Duquesne prepares students by having them work alongside faculty to discover and reach their goals. The University's academic programs, community service and commitment to ...

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  6. Every undergraduate student in every school of study takes a series of courses to build skills for success. Inspired by Pittsburgh's 446 iconic spans, our Bridges curriculum encourages thinking across disciplinary perspectives, connecting ideas, and reaching beyond what’s familiar allowing you to study a variety of subjects and graduate with ...

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