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News coverage highlighting Duquesne’s experts and initiatives. May 7 Republicans Want to Move on From Russia Investigation Even as They Reopen Probe The Los Angeles Times quoted President Ken Gormley...
View ArticleFaculty & Staff Spotlight
What have Sr. Rosemary Donley and Dr. Melissa Kalarchian been up to? Sr. Rosemary Donley, nursing professor and the Jacques Laval Chair for Justice for Vulnerable Populations, was invited to contribute...
View ArticleGrants Received
Funds totaling $310,500 were recently received by the Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences (BSNES) and the McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts. Rachael Neilan,...
View ArticleDuquesne Dining Announces Summer Hours and Options
As the spring semester comes to an end, Duquesne Dining is preparing to transition to its summer hours and dining options on campus. Throughout the summer, faculty, staff and students will still be...
View ArticleMay Medical Plan Information Sessions Available
UPMC and Cigna representatives will be at several information sessions in May to explain the University’s medical plans before the 2019-2020 open enrollment period ends Friday, May 24. All...
View ArticleWomen’s Guild Hosting Pittsburgh-themed Luncheon and Fashion Show
The Union Ballroom will be transformed into a City of Bridges for the annual Duquesne Women’s Guild Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show fundraiser on Sunday, May 19. Doors open at 11 a.m. and lunch will...
View ArticleSpring Class of 2019 to Graduate This Friday
More than 1,300 undergraduate and graduate students will be honored this Friday, May 10, at two 2019 spring commencement ceremonies. The graduate commencement ceremony will be held at noon in PPG...
View ArticleGrants Received
Funds totaling $3,550 were recently received by the Small Business Development Center (SBDC). SBDC, $3,550, from the Northwest Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission, to support the...
View ArticleEmployees Offered Discount for Summer Music Series Weekly Camps
The Mary Pappert School of Music is offering Duquesne employees a 10% discount for the young musician(s) in their families to participate in the City Music Center (CMC) 2019 Summer Music Series...
View ArticleAthletics Unveils Revitalized Visual Identity
The University has unveiled a bold, revitalized visual identity for its 17 athletics programs. The comprehensive redesign includes distinct primary and secondary logos, a new wordmark and an exclusive...
View ArticleMathematics and Computer Science Graduate Open House to be Held Tomorrow
The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science will host a graduate open house Thursday, May 16, at 5 p.m. in the Union’s Africa Room. Prospective students will learn how to prepare for careers in...
View ArticleEmployees Can Still Make Benefit Changes Before Open Enrollment Ends
Employees are reminded that they still can make changes to their University benefits for the 2019-2020 plan year. Enrollment, which is available online now at duq.edu/benefits, ends Friday, May 24....
View ArticleJoin the Count Me In! Campaign
Duquesne faculty and staff still can participate in the current Count Me In! campaign during benefits open enrollment period, when employees can make changes to their payroll deductions. The campaign...
View ArticleSchool of Pharmacy to Celebrate 2019 Graduates
The School of Pharmacy will graduate 138 students at its annual Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 18, at 10:30 a.m. at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. University Provost and Vice President...
View ArticleUniversity Celebrates 2019 Graduates, Presents Honorary Degrees
More than 1,300 undergraduate and graduate students from the class of 2019 were honored at two May 10 commencement ceremonies. President Ken Gormley conferred degrees and gave remarks at both...
View ArticleDuquesne, Peirce Family Foundation & Diocese Tackling Dyslexia and Reading...
A new partnership between the School of Education and the Peirce Family Foundation will help 20 elementary school teachers in Pittsburgh’s Catholic Diocese focus on the distinct needs of students...
View ArticleSchool of Pharmacy Honors 2019 Graduates
The School of Pharmacy graduated 138 students at its annual commencement ceremony May 18 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. David Dausey...
View ArticleNursing Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Ph.D. Program
The School of Nursing recently marked the 25th anniversary of its Ph.D. in nursing degree with a daylong program of events. When it launched in 1997, the doctoral degree in nursing was the nation’s...
View ArticleCampus Building Façade Inspections Scheduled
Desman Design Management, in cooperation with the Department of Facilities Management, has begun conducting campuswide building façade inspections. Inspections are a city code requirement to determine...
View ArticleDuquesne Community Encouraged to Give Blood
Duquesne faculty and staff are invited to participate in the University’s blood drive slated for Tuesday, June 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Africa Room of the Union. A photo ID is required for...
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