Publisher's Synopsis
Since its foundation in 1878 as the Pittsburgh Catholic College, the story of Duquesne University has been a remarkable one. Now, for the first time in 118 years, the complete history of Duquesne has been compiled into this remarkable volume. This book has grown out of several years of research and is not just the story of the growth of an urban Catholic university. Indeed, this work confirms that Duquesne University's story is much more than that. From its humble beginnings, when the school provided education for hundreds of immigrants who might not otherwise have had such an opportunity; to the post-World War II era, when Duquesne opened its doors to welcome and educate returning veterans; to the 1950s and 1960s, when the sports programs recognized the rights and talents of minority players long before most other schools had; to the 1970s, when Duquesne -- as it had before -- trusted in its mission and overcame incredible financial obstacles to not only survive but grow again; to the 1990s, when Duquesne has emerged as one of the leading Catholic institutions in the nation. It is a dramatic story, one that will be of interest not only to those affiliated with Duquesne University, but to educators, academic administrators, social and regional historians, and all those involved with Catholic higher education.
