Weiss later wrotes, "If preparation for the professions was not to be exclusively under non-Catholic auspices in the Pittsburgh area, it was incumbent on [the college] to move toward university status. John's, Marquette, DePaul and Loyola of Chicago among them- had already reached the same conclusion, becoming universities between and Making the leap in Pennsylvania, though, would be an exercise in politics and perseverance.
Prior to , obtaining a university charter in the Commonwealth required a relatively simple filing to the county court. Undaunted, on June 18, , attorneys from the firm of Watson and freeman submitted a petition asking that the Pittsburgh Catholic College be rechartered as the University of the Holy Ghost, with the power to confer degrees in law, medicine, dentistry and pharmacy.
It was the first time a Catholic institution in Pennsylvania applied for such a designation. Catholic organizations across Pennsylvania submitted enthusiastic letters of endorsement. Unfortunately, they could not back up their support with funding. The influential Carnegie foundation opined that the Commonwealth did not need any more professional schools. Surprisingly, the members were ultimately moved by assurances that this Catholic university would be open to all, regardless of religious belief.
After six months of hearings, and against all expectations, the council voted unanimously to approve the petition on December 30, Still, the issue of assets had to be resolved. Between and , the University opened its first new schools in 50 years: the John G. Rangos Sr. New spaces for classrooms, offices and residence halls; parking garages and the Arthur J. Rooney Athletic Field were also developed. This new five-story building, named for Duquesne's first president, Spiritan Fr.
William Patrick Power, includes an 80, sq. In , Duquesne began construction on a new story Des Places Residence Hall for junior, senior, graduate and law students. The University also purchased an eight-story academic building at Fifth Avenue and dedicated it as Libermann Hall. The purchase of Libermann Hall doubled the size of the University's classroom space.
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