| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 47.61 |
| Liaison | John Stolz |
| Submission Date | March 6, 2025 |
Duquesne University
PRE-2: Points of Distinction
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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Meghan
Phillips Graduate Assistant Center for Environmental Research & Education |
Name of the institution’s featured sustainability program, initiative, or accomplishment:
A brief description of the institution’s featured program, initiative, or accomplishment:
On July 1st, 2022, Duquesne affirmed its commitment to sustainability by ratifying the University Sustainability Committee (USC), whose charge is to support, grow, and promote the University’s efforts to build a sustainable campus. This 97-member committee—an assembly of faculty, staff, and students across the University— fosters opportunities for multidisciplinary engagement across academic units, facilities, and university leadership; and identify new opportunities for curricular and infrastructural resiliency. The USC introduced two new working groups over the 2024-2025 academic year, including VegPledge which encourages campus event hosts to utilize sustainable catering options, and DuqGetsMoving which partners with on and off campus groups to provide activities surrounding healthy food and exercise. Additionally, the USC received funding this year to employ a Graduate Assistant, who supports all aspects of the USC.
Which of the following impact areas does the featured program, initiative, or accomplishment most closely relate to?:
Public Engagement
Coordination & Planning
Optional Fields
STARS credit in which the featured program, initiative, or accomplishment is reported (if applicable):
A photograph or document associated with the featured program, initiative, or accomplishment:
Second Point of Distinction
A brief description of the second program/initiative/accomplishment:
Duquesne's one-year MBA concentrates student learning on what matters most: hands-on consulting experiences, collaborative management challenges and an unwavering commitment to global sustainability. Building on the United Nations' Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), Duquesne sets students apart from other MBA degree holders with dynamic case competitions, an international study program, and leadership development opportunities.
With a One-Year MBA, students have the flexibility to pursue a variety of business management roles, including ones affiliated with sustainability-focused organizations, initiatives, or products. The One-Year MBA program is among less than 6% of the world's business programs accredited by AACSB International. The One-Year MBA placed 5th overall in the Corporate Knights Better World MBA rankings. Our graduates go on to hold leadership offices with nationally and globally recognized organizations like Deloitte, FedEx Ground, Herman Miller, and U.S. Steel.
Previous International Study Programs Include:
-2024 Trip to Croatia and Italy: Focus on sustainability packaging and electronic waste management
-2023 Trip to Portugal: Focus on Sustainability
-2022 Virtual Trip Due to COVID-19
-2021 Virtual Trip Due to COVID-19
-2020 Trip to Spain: Focus on the pharmaceutical and chemical industries
-2019 Trip to Peru: Focus on the mining industry
-2018 Trip to Denmark and Estonia: Focus on the digital transformation of sustainability
Which impact areas does the second program/initiative/accomplishment most closely relate to?:
Investment & Finance
Website URL where more information about the second program/initiative/accomplishment may be found:
STARS credit in which the second program/initiative/accomplishment is reported (if applicable):
A photograph or document associated with the second program/initiative/accomplishment:
Third Point of Distinction
A brief description of the third program/initiative/accomplishment:
In 2024, Duquesne created an electric vehicle (EV) parking area on campus with six dedicated spaces exclusively for current University parking permit holders with EVs. These stations are all Level 2 stations. These spaces are located directly on campus, near several residence and academic halls. Duquesne Light Company provided a grant for the installation. These are the first EV charging stations on campus, which complement Duquesne's other sustainable transportation initiatives such as providing a shuttle to South Side students, offering discounted bus fares, and participating in events like BikePGH.
Which impact areas does the third program/initiative/accomplishment most closely relate to?:
Energy
Transportation
Website URL where more information about the third program/initiative/accomplishment may be found:
STARS credit in which the third program/initiative/accomplishment is reported (if applicable):
A photograph or document associated with the third program/initiative/accomplishment:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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