Duquesne Dukes Logo PNG
The sports department at Duquesne University, founded in 1982, has an original and concise emblem. Restraint and conciseness characterize the modern logo of the Duquesne Dukes, symbolizing self-control and the pursuit of victory.
Duquesne Dukes: Brand overview
Meaning and History
The modern logo of the Duquesne Dukes is very restrained, although previous versions were not minimalist. The department always had vibrant emblems with color accents, complex shapes, and striking images. For instance, in 1982, a symbol with a red letter “D” and the curved word “Dukes” appeared. In 1999, the emblem was replaced with an unusual inscription, “Duquesne Dukes.”
In 2007, the teams acquired a logo featuring a man in a black top hat. This duke is referred to in the name of the sports department. For the next part, designers chose a stylized font with original design elements. However, everything changed with the 2019 redesign. Since then, a simple letter “D” in the shape of a curved polygon has been used as the emblem.
What is Duquesne Dukes?
Duquesne Dukes is the sports department of Duquesne University, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It includes 17 men’s and women’s teams that compete in intercollegiate programs, participate in NCAA Division I, and are members of the Atlantic 10 Conference. The soccer players and bowlers are part of the Northeast Conference.
1966 – 1975
1975 – 1990
1990 – 1998
1998 – 2006
2006 – 2017
2017 – 2019
2019 – today
Duquesne Dukes Basketball
In 1955, the men’s team won the National Invitation Tournament and had previously participated in the national championship twice. Since 2017, Keith Dambrot has been the head coach of the basketball team.
Duquesne Dukes Football
The Duquesne University football team played its first season in 1891. Back then, the team was part of a sports club. Since 1993, the players have been competing in NCSA Division I FCS.