 Some people like the energy of large cities;
others prefer a small town atmosphere. No matter
which type of person you are, chances are you'll
feel at home at Duquesne University and in Pittsburgh.
It all starts with Duquesne's hilltop campus.
The 40 acres of the "Bluff," once a residential
neighborhood of row houses and cobblestone streets,
has been transformed into a flourishing community
of learning over the past 40 years. Yet it retains
the ambience of a small town, with its brick-paved,
tree-lined walkways, and Victorian benches and
accents. You will discover abundant open spaces,
inviting fountains and a variety of architectural
styles on campus. Residence halls, academic buildings,
recreation facilities and more are situated within
easy walking distance, and movement around the
park-like campus is unfettered by the city's
vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Rated as one
of the safest in the nation by USA Today, Duquesne's
campus provides a comfortable and secure academic
and social atmosphere.
Yet a glance in any direction reveals Duquesne's
proximity to all a modern city has to offer.
To the south lie the Monongahela River and the
South Side, one of the scores of unique neighborhoods
in Pittsburgh. The South Side is home to trendy
shops and sidewalk cafes as well as Station Square.
To the north and west are the skyscrapers of
Downtown, one of America's most attractive and
recognizable skylines and symbol of a bustling
commercial and cultural community. |
