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High in the Himalayas, Snow Leopards Breathe like Kittens, Researcher Finds
Endangered snow leopards seem like models of cold, high-altitude survival, despite so many odds. Yet unlike many animals that live in thin air, snow leopards have not evolved their hemoglobin proteins...
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Community Uncorked Events to Resume on Sept. 9
Community Uncorked, the monthly gathering of Duquesne’s community-engaged faculty and community partners, will kick off the new semester with its Wednesday, Sept. 9, gathering. The wine-and-cheese open...
View Article‘Washington Monthly’ Ranks Duquesne Among ‘Best Bang for the Buck’
Washington Monthly has again touted Duquesne as being a school where students get the “best bang for the buck.” In its 2015 Best Bang for the Buck—Northeast Rankings, Washington Monthly ranks Duquesne...
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David L. Harper Named Director of Athletics
David L. Harper has been named director of athletics at Duquesne. His combination of leadership, athletics expertise and fundraising achievements uniquely position him to strategically build Duquesne’s...
View ArticleDU in the News [September 2015]
News coverage highlighting Duquesne’s experts and initiatives. Sept. 2 Debate Flares Over Alexander Hamilton’s Successor on the $10 Bill The Post-Gazette interviewed Associate History Professor Dr....
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Grants Fund Research Supporting Young Turkish Refugees, Improving Health of...
In a new initiative that illustrates the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and community-engaged research at Duquesne, two projects have been selected to receive initial seed funding...
View ArticleNew Workshop Educates Faculty on Advancing Their Scholarly Profiles
Gumberg Library is teaming up with the Center for Teaching Excellence to host Raising Your Scholarly Profile, a new interactive workshop that teaches faculty and graduate students how to increase the...
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Philosophy Department’s New Lecture Series Centers on Contemporary Issues
Beginning this September, the Department of Philosophy will host The Examined Life, a semester-long, monthly lecture series that will focus on philosophical insights into contemporary issues. “The...
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New Lecture Series Begins with Exploration of Religious Freedom and 14th...
Religious freedom and the 14th Amendment will be discussed during the inaugural public lecture of the Religion and Society Lecture Series organized by the Christian-Muslim Dialogue Committee (CMDC)....
View ArticlePirates to host Duquesne Day at PNC Park, Sept. 16
University employees, alumni, family and friends are invited to celebrate Duquesne Day at PNC Park when the Pirates take on the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 7:05 p.m. Specially priced...
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Asperger’s Can Become the Tie Connecting Teens, Duquesne Researcher Finds
A hallmark of Asperger’s Syndrome, a condition on the autism spectrum, is often social awkwardness. But a Duquesne University researcher, looking at the ways autism and society shape each other, has...
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Contemplative Reading Group to Prompt Discussions
A new contemplative reading group for employees and students will begin hosting biweekly meetings that center on the art and practice of living well. “The objective of the group is to apply important...
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Annual Convocation Scheduled for Sept. 10
Faculty, staff and administration members are invited to the 2015 Convocation and President’s Reception tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 10, at 3 p.m. in the Power Center Ballroom. Prior to delivering his...
View ArticleMajor Policy Change Allows Employees to Take Sick Days to Provide Care for...
To support employees’ commitment to family responsibilities, a substantial change in Duquesne’s sick-leave policy will now provide for employees to use some of their sick days to provide...
View ArticleDU Alert System Test Scheduled for Today
The Department of Public Safety will conduct a test of the DU Alert System today, Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 5:50 p.m.
View Article‘U.S. News’ Ranks Duquesne Among Best Colleges, Online Programs and Best...
For the eighth consecutive year, Duquesne has been ranked in the top tier of schools by U.S. News and World Report in its annual edition of the Best Colleges rankings. The University advanced one spot...
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Coffee House Reading Series Will Kick Off in New Theater
The popular Coffee House Reading Series will begin with an evening of poetry on Monday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m. in the new Genesius Theater. John Fried, associate professor of English and series organizer,...
View ArticleAnnual Fall Open House Slated for Sunday
Area high school students and their families are invited to attend the Office of Admissions’ annual Fall Open House this weekend. The Fall Open House, scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 20, from 8 a.m. to...
View ArticleAcademic Leadership Development to be Offered to Department Chairs
The Office of Academic Affairs is continuing to provide an opportunity for professional development through Promoting Departmental Leadership: A Series for Academic Chairs. The fall workshop, How...
View ArticleWorkshop Series to Help Business Owners to Develop Exit Plans
Transitions can be hard—and business transitions can be grueling, even fail in the last moments of a deal. A survey by M&A Today shows that 85 percent of business owners don’t have an exit plan and...
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