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New Associate Dean Joins the School of Business
Dr. Karen Russo Donovan will join the Palumbo-Donahue School of Business on July 1 as associate dean of graduate programs and executive education. Additionally, she will serve as an associate professor...
View ArticleGrants Received [July 1, 2015]
Funds totaling $402,034 were awarded to the Gumberg Library, the School of Nursing, the Mylan School of Pharmacy, the Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, and the School of Law. David...
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Dedication of Rebuilt Organ Launches New Music Era at Duquesne Chapel
A special, invitation-only dedication Mass and recital on June 28 marked the beginning of a new musical era in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit. After several months of work, the first-of-its-kind rebuilt...
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Incoming Students and Families Headed to Campus for FAST
The incoming class of freshmen and transfer students will have the opportunity to get a head start on the upcoming academic year at the Freshman Advisement Summer Transition (FAST) program Tuesday,...
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Ethics of Millennials More Aligned with Boomers than Gen X, Research Shows
Millennials are flooding the workforce and are expected to influence corporate and philanthropic life, as well as the consumer marketplace. Dr. James Weber Businesses hiring workers and managers,...
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In Its First Year, Duquesne Biomedical Engineering Program Draws Keen Interest
As the University ends its first year of offering biomedical engineering (BME), it finds itself a leader in generating more female engineers—with 47 percent more women enrolled in the new program than...
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Research Hall of Fame Welcomes New Class of Inductees
A new class of University Research Hall of Fame inductees was honored at a special June 24 ceremony and reception. The following inductees were recognized for their outstanding research and pursuit of...
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Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Awards Duquesne Two-Year Grant
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) has awarded the University a two-year, $40,000 grant as part of its 2015-17 Alcohol Education Grant Program. Dan Gittins “We are very pleased to be able to...
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Contract Extension Awarded to Women’s Basketball Coach
Dan Burt, the head women’s basketball coach at Duquesne, has been granted a contract extension. Dan Burt Burt, who is 43-24 in two seasons as head coach, has guided the women’s program to back-to-back...
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Men’s Basketball Coach Granted Contract Extension
Head men’s basketball coach Jim Ferry, who is beginning his fourth season at Duquesne, has been granted a contract extension. Jim Ferry Ferry led the team to wins in six of its final 12 games in...
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Executive Director of Online Learning and Strategy Named
Duquesne has named Dr. Michael W. Bridges to fill the newly created position of executive director of online learning and strategy, effective Saturday, Aug. 1. Bridges will be responsible for providing...
View ArticleDU in the News [July 2015]
News coverage highlighting Duquesne’s experts and initiatives. July 7 Biomedical Engineering Program an Early Success at Duquesne Pittsburgh Magazine’s Great Minds newsletter reported that the interest...
View ArticleFaculty & Staff Spotlight [July 8, 2015]
What has Dr. Valerie Trott Williams been up to? Dr. Valerie Trott Williams, assistant professor of accounting, was elected to the board of directors of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public...
View ArticleGrants Received [July 8, 2015]
Funds totaling $391,431 were awarded to the School of Education and Mylan School of Pharmacy. Dr. Julia Williams, assistant professor, $8,500, from the Berks County Intermediate Unit, to work with the...
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FAST Program Again Breaks Registration Record
The Freshman Advisement Summer Transition (FAST) program, which runs through Friday, has surpassed last year’s record-setting number of registrants. This year, 2,230 incoming students and their family...
View ArticleEmployees Reminded to Check New Benefit Year Deductions
As of July 1, benefit selections made during the 2014-2015 open enrollment period are in effect. All employees are encouraged to review their July 10 paystubs to ensure that all benefit elections and...
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Students Help Bring the Rainforest to Pittsburgh at Phipps Conservatory
Students from the Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences and the Mary Pappert School of Music will demonstrate the importance of the African Congo’s forests and culture through an upcoming...
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Local Foundation Community Supports Duquesne in Developing Public Bio Lab
The Fisher Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation, The Grable Foundation, an Anonymous Donor and BMe Community are investing another $312,500 in educational program development and scholarships at The...
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CETR Names Four Gaultier Fellows for 2015-2016
The Center for Community-Engaged Teaching and Research (CETR) has announced its 2015-2016 Gaultier Community-Engaged Teaching Fellowship class, including the inaugural Gaultier Graduate Fellowship. The...
View ArticleFaculty & Staff Spotlight [July 15, 2015]
What have Drs. Pavel A. Yakovlev and Antony Davies been up to? Drs. Pavel A. Yakovlev and Antony Davies, both associate professors of economics, authored How Does the Estate Tax Affect the Number of...
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