Duquesne is a Catholic University with strong programs in several areas including sciences and law. It is a beautiful urban campus affording it many of the amenities of the city. Atop the Duquesne campus affords beautiful views of the city. They have good sports programs and a lighted football field has allowed it to be used as a venue for many high school football games over the years. Many cultural events are held at the A. J. Palumbo Center which is home also to their Dukes basketball team (parenthetically named after Antonio J. Palumbo). This beautiful and vibrant campus is pleasant to visit for sightseeing, one of its many events or for its scholarly pursuits.