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DNA and Balancing Access with Privacy Considerations
DNA evidence can be used to free the innocent and convict the guilty, but only when it’s actually utilized. Government agencies control DNA evidence, but many have not yet adopted analysis methods...
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Women in the Arts Featured During Women’s History Month Events
This year’s campus celebration of Women’s History Month will feature two events that showcase women making waves in poetry and the visual arts. “We are really excited about doing a Women’s History...
View ArticleFirst Distinguished Dissertation Award Winners Honored
Duquesne’s first Distinguished Dissertation Award winners have been recognized. The categories, winners and their advisors are: Social sciences: Lina D. Dostilio, School of Education; Dr. Connie Moss,...
View ArticleFaculty and Staff Invited to March 14 University Reception
The Rev. Sean Hogan, C.S.Sp., executive vice president for student life, will host the monthly University reception for faculty, staff and administration on Thursday, March 14, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the...
View Article‘U.S. News’ Ranks Duquesne University in Top Tier of Best Law Schools
Legal Writing, Part-time/Evening Programs Also Ranked U.S. News & World Report has named the School of Law among first-tier schools in its 2014 Best Graduate School Rankings. With a ranking at No....
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New Dean Selected to Lead Business School
President Charles Dougherty has named Dr. Dean B. McFarlin as the new dean of the Palumbo-Donahue School of Business, effective Monday, July 1. Dr. Dean B. McFarlin McFarlin, who is in his ninth year...
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Duquesne Names New Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs
Dr. Timothy R. Austin has been named provost and vice president for academic affairs at Duquesne University, effective Monday, July 15. He will succeed Dr. Ralph Pearson, who will step down as provost...
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Poet Toi Derricotte to Give Free Reading on Campus
Award-winning poet Toi Derricotte will give a free public reading on Thursday, April 4, at 7 p.m. in the Power Center Ballroom. Toi Derricotte Presented by Duquesne’s First-Year Writing Program, the...
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Leadership Breakfast Series Kicks Off with ‘The Art and Science of Storytelling’
The power of storytelling will be captured by Dr. Don Marinelli on Tuesday, March 26, in the first session of the School of Leadership and Professional Advancement’s 10-part Leadership Breakfast...
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Service-Learning Scholar to Present Workshop on Critical Reflection
Service-learning scholar Dr. Patti Clayton will present a luncheon workshop, Integrating Critical Reflection to Generate, Deepen and Document Learning in Service-Learning, on Thursday, April 4, from...
View ArticleInnovation, Excellence in Teaching to be Lauded at CTE Celebration
Faculty members and future college educators are among those who will be honored for innovation and teaching excellence at the Center for Teaching Excellence’s (CTE) annual Celebration of Teaching...
View ArticleCCIT Presents Final ‘Rice on the Road’ Community Excursions
The Center for Catholic Intellectual Tradition (CCIT) will present August Wilson’s Hill District and Educational Justice in the Hazelwood Context as the final two excursions of its innovative Monsignor...
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Autism Awareness Events Scheduled Throughout April
In recognition of April as Autism Awareness Month, the University will host events to educate the campus community about autism and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The events will provide an...
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Law School to Host U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas
The University community is invited to attend An Afternoon With Justice Clarence Thomas at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, in the Union Ballroom. Justice Clarence Thomas “It is a special honor for...
View ArticleFaculty Promoted and Granted Tenure
President Charles J. Dougherty has announced the promotion and granting of tenure to the following faculty members: Professor Emeritus Dr. Lawrence H. Block, pharmaceutical sciences Promoted to...
View ArticleRACP Awards University $500,000 Grant for Law Clinic Site
The School of Law has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) that will be utilized for developing the future site of the school’s Clinical Legal...
View ArticleThe ‘Times’ Takes an Easter Break
The University Times will take a publishing break next week in observance of the Easter holiday. Look for the next issue of the Times on Wednesday, April 3. Have a Happy Easter!
View ArticleUndergraduate Research Symposium Marks Fifth Year
Undergraduate research, creativity and achievements will be exhibited at the annual Undergraduate Research and Scholarship Symposium (URSS) on Wednesday, April 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Power...
View ArticleHuman Trafficking, Ties to Homelessness to be Examined
Human trafficking, its relation to homelessness and its negative effects on children and young adults in Pittsburgh and across the world will be addressed at a presentation on Tuesday, April 9, from 6...
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Bishop Zubik Visit Among Highlights of Greek Week
A visit by the Most Rev. David A. Zubik, D.D., bishop of Pittsburgh, is one of many events scheduled by the Office of Greek Life to celebrate the annual Greek Week. Zubik will discuss social justice...
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