Duquesne Continues to Climb in ‘Money’s’ Best Colleges List
The University climbed three spots to No. 222 in Money magazine’s 2019 Best Colleges for Your Money ranking, which highlights schools that successfully combine quality and affordability. Money...
View ArticleUniversity Named Among Princeton Review’s Best 385 Colleges
Duquesne has again been recognized by The Princeton Review as one of the best institutions for undergraduate education in the United States. The publication named Duquesne in its Best 385 Colleges...
View ArticleThird-Year Students Participate in Annual Pharmacy White Coat Ceremony
The School of Pharmacy marked the first year of professional study for 160 third-year students during the 17th annual White Coat Ceremony Aug. 24. Dr. Khalid Kamal, professor of pharmaceutical...
View ArticleFood Truck Frenzy Returns to Campus on Sept. 4
The Office of Greek Life is sponsoring a Food Truck Frenzy on Wednesday, Sept. 4, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Bluff Street behind Mellon Patio. The following food vendors will offer a variety of local...
View ArticleWecht Institute to Explore Serial Killers in ‘Hunting the Hunters’ Symposium
Public fascination with serial killers like Ted Bundy or the Golden State Killer is the impetus behind the theme of the latest symposium by the Cyril H. Wecht Institute of Forensic Science and Law....
View ArticleDuquesne University Filming/Photography Policy
Faculty and staff are reminded to contact the Division of Marketing and Communications when they receive external requests to film or take photos on Duquesne’s campus for non-news photography and...
View ArticleDavid Allen Wehr Named Dean of the Mary Pappert School of Music
David Allen Wehr has been named dean of the Mary Pappert School of Music after serving in the interim role since July. He succeeds Dr. Seth Beckman, who served as dean from 2014-2019. David Allen Wehr...
View ArticleIntegrity of Creation Conference to Address Protecting the Environment
There’s still time to register for the fifth annual Presidential Conference on the Integrity of Creation, to be held Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 24-25, in the Charles J. Dougherty Ballroom. The...
View ArticleSpiritan Pedagogy Lunches to Focus on Reimagining Excellence
This year’s Spiritan Pedagogy lunch series, co-hosted by the Center for Catholic Faith and Culture (CCFC) and the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE), will explore how Duquesne’s Spiritan mission...
View ArticleWecht Institute Symposium ‘Hunting the Hunters’ to Look at Serial Killers
Register by Tuesday, Sept. 10, to learn about the motivations and methods of famous serial killers like Ted Bundy and Dennis Rader, also known as “The BTK Killer,” at the 18th annual Forensic Science...
View ArticleMusic of Local Jazz Legends to be Featured in Uptown Jazz Series’ New Season
The Mary Pappert School of Music’s annual Uptown Jazz Series will feature the works of native Pittsburgh jazz composers and artists. The Uptown Jazz Series: Local Legends kicks off Tuesday, Sept. 10,...
View ArticleFree Waffles on Academic Walk to Celebrate Jacques Laval
The campus community is invited to celebrate the feast day of Blessed Fr. Jacques-Desiré Laval, C.S.Sp., Monday, Sept. 9, beginning at 10:30 a.m. with free waffles in front of Laval House on Academic...
View Article‘Best of the Bluff’ Series Continues with ‘Sextet in the City’
The next concert in the Mary Pappert School of Music’s Best of the Bluff series will feature sextets by German composer Johannes Brahms and French composer Francis Poulenc. Best of the Bluff: Sextet in...
View ArticlePanelists Needed to Assist with University’s TAP 30 and TAP 31 Processes
The Title IX Office and the Office of Anti-Discrimination Policy and Compliance are seeking Duquesne faculty and staff to volunteer to serve as panelists for the University’s TAP 30 and TAP 31...
View ArticleAnn Labounsky’s 50th Year at DU Commemorated with Recital, Special Collection
Dr. Ann Labounsky, professor of organ and sacred music in the Mary Pappert School of Music, was honored Aug. 30 with a 50th year jubilee celebration. She has directed the sacred music programs at...
View ArticleUniversity Launches 2019 United Way Campaign
Duquesne employees are invited to support Pittsburgh and surrounding communities through the University’s 2019 United Way campaign. The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania helps tens of thousands...
View ArticlePresident Gormley to Host Faculty Reception and Awards Ceremony
University faculty are invited to attend the annual Faculty Reception and Awards Ceremony Tuesday, Sept. 17, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Power Center Ballroom. President Ken Gormley will recognize newly...
View ArticleNursing School Hosts 6th Annual White Coat Ceremony
Hundreds of friends and family members were in attendance to honor sophomore nursing students at the School of Nursing’s sixth annual White Coat Ceremony on Sept. 6. Approximately 184 students...
View ArticleChef Tim Fetter Named Among ‘Who’s Next 2019: Food & Beverage’ in Pittsburgh
Tim Fetter, executive chef for Parkhurst Dining at Duquesne University, has been selected as one of 11 Pittsburghers named to Who’s Next 2019: Food & Beverage list. Presented by The Incline and...
View ArticleDuquesne Night at PNC Park Tradition Continues
Faculty and staff are invited to cheer for the Pittsburgh Pirates at the fifth annual Duquesne Night at PNC Park. This year’s Duquesne Night will take place Thursday, Sept. 26, at 7:05 p.m. when the...
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