New Wellness and Fitness Classes Take Employee Health a Step Further
To promote both the physical and mental well-being of the campus community, Duquesne will introduce two additional classes this spring as pat of the Wellness in Motion initiative. A new, four-week...
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Human Resources Announces Take Our Child to Work Day
As part of its commitment to providing people-centered services and fostering development of the whole person, the Office of Human Resources invites faculty and staff to participate in Take Our Child...
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New School of Health Sciences Dean Named
Dr. Fevzi Akinci has been named dean of the John G. Rangos, Sr. School of Health Sciences effective July 1. He will succeed Interim Dean Dr. Paula Sammarone Turocy. Dr. Fevzi Akinci “Dr. Akinci brings...
View ArticleOnline Master’s in Management Program Ranked in the Top 50 Nationwide
The Online Master’s in Management Program from the Palumbo-Donahue School of Business has been ranked No. 34 among the Top 50 Best Values for 2017 by Value Colleges. The ranking reflects the growing...
View ArticleDuquesne School of Nursing up 18 Spots in ‘U.S. News’ Rankings
The School of Nursing has reached an all-time high at No. 67 in U.S. News and World Report’s 2018 Best Graduate Schools rankings. This marks an 18-spot jump for the school compared to last year. “There...
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Duquesne University Mourns the Passing of Dr. Jeffry Madura
The Duquesne University community is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Dr. Jeffry Madura, professor of chemistry and biochemistry in the Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences...
View ArticleReminder: Big Read Kicks Off Today
Duquesne University’s Spring 2017 Big Read event officially launches today, Thursday, March 16, with a kick-off event hosted by Gumberg Library from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Genesius Theater. Free and...
View ArticleUniversity Sets New Record for Graduation Rate
Duquesne’s overall six-year graduation rate and six-year graduation rate for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree have both increased by five percent over last year, marking the highest rates ever...
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Two Music Students Among 10 Finalists in Local Singing Competition
The Final Round of the Campus Superstar vocal competition will feature two Mary Pappert School of Music students this weekend. Michael Warren Michael Warren and Carly Koza were selected in February to...
View ArticlePhilosophical Understandings of Life the Focus of Upcoming Conference
Duquesne Women in Philosophy has built the agenda for their fourth annual conference around conceptual discussions of life itself. Running over the course of two days from Friday, March 24, to...
View ArticleDigital Humanities Series Continues with Panels and Pedagogy Workshop
The Digital Humanities in the 21st Century series continues with a two-day event that features panel presentations from Duquesne and visiting scholars who will focus on digital humanities and academic...
View ArticleBig Read’s Featured Author Julie Otsuka to Visit Campus
As part of Duquesne’s Spring 2017 Big Read initiative, Gumberg Library will host a campus visit from Julie Otsuka, author of the program’s featured novel, When the Emperor Was Divine. In her 2003...
View Article‘20 Dinners’ is Effort to Welcome International Students to Campus
The Office of International Programs has been working hard to make international students feel welcomed and included within the Duquesne community, and a new initiative will bring them into the homes...
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The Department of Journalism & Multimedia Arts to Launch New Name at its...
The Department of Journalism & Multimedia Arts (JMA) in the McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts will officially be known as the Department of Media beginning Tuesday, March 28, at...
View ArticleVote for Duquesne Strong Women, Strong Girls in National Zip Car Contest
A video submitted by Duquesne’s Strong Women, Strong Girls chapter is one of only 10 entries selected as national finalists in the Zip Car Students with Drive contest, and the University community can...
View ArticleBishop Zubik Shares Faith and Fellowship with University Employees
More than 200 members of the Duquesne community joined President Ken Gormley this morning for a prayer service and reception with the Most Reverend David A. Zubik, D.D., bishop of the Pittsburgh...
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Civil Discourse Series Presents ‘Community Policing and College-Aged...
As part of the University’s ongoing civil discourse series, officers from the Department of Public Safety and the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police will discuss their views on current policing, their...
View ArticleFaculty Promotions and Tenure
President Kenneth G. Gormley has approved the promotion and tenure of the following faculty members: Promoted to Professor Dr. Jay Lampert, Philosophy Dr. Charles Rubin, Political Science Dr. Morgan...
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Undergrad Research, Presentation Skills on Display at Upcoming Symposium
More than 200 Duquesne students will present 149 projects at the Ninth Annual Undergraduate Research and Scholarship Symposium (URSS) on Wednesday, April 5, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Charles. J....
View ArticleCoffee House Reading Series Wraps Up Next Wednesday
This year’s Coffee House Reading Series concludes with readings from Jeff Martin and Marla Anzalone at the Genesius Theater on Wednesday, April 5, at 7 p.m. Martin is a fiction writer and visiting...
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