Recent News from Duquesne University
Forensic Fridays Explores Death by Medication, Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic
Sep. 4, 2012
With accidental drug overdose being the leading cause of death in Allegheny County, a majority of which are due to prescribed medications, prescription drug abuse seems to have reached epidemic proportions. Read more »
Assistant Dean to Focus on Enrollment Management at DU Law School
Sep. 4, 2012
The Duquesne University School of Law has named Sarah Arimoto-Mercer as assistant dean and executive director of enrollment management, effective Sept. 4. Read more »
Drug Overdoses, Right to Confrontation Among Issues Examined in Forensic Fridays Series
Aug. 30, 2012
The Forensic Fridays continuing legal education (CLE) and professional education seminar series at Duquesne University continues this fall by exploring issues including death by medication, the Sixth Amendment right of confrontation, contemporary post-combat problems and forensic technology. Read more »
Business Events Hosted by Duquesne University
Aug. 28, 2012
Tuesday, Sept. 4
The First Step: Business Startup Essentials (Butler County)
Designed for new business startups and entrepreneurs, attendees will learn about business structure and formation, insurance, government procurement, financing options, major components of the business plan and more. Sponsored by the Duquesne University Small Business Development Center.
10 a.m. to noon, Butler County Community Development Corporation, 112 Woody Drive, Butler, Pa.
Cost: Free.
Call 724.283.1961 to register or for more information.
Duquesne Houses Office for National Fellowships Within the Honors College
Aug. 28, 2012
To closely align Duquesne University’s Office for National Fellowships with the students best qualified to compete for these awards, the office will now be housed within the University Honors College. Dr. Kathleen Glenister Roberts, director of the Honors College, also will serve as director of the office. Read more »
Leadership Breakfast Series Opens for the Season
Aug. 28, 2012
Duquesne Welcomes Largest Freshman Class in Its History
Aug. 22, 2012
Duquesne University Director Only College Winner Chosen for Pittsburgh Business Times’ Leadership Award
Aug. 20, 2012
Bullying, Backpacks and Back-to-School Shopping: Duquesne Experts Available to Discuss Coming School Season
Aug. 16, 2012
Duquesne Hosting Media Tour of New Residence Hall
Aug. 10, 2012
Media Contacts
- Rose Ravasio
Media Relations Manager
412.396.6051
412.818.0234 (cell)
ravasio@duq.edu - Karen Ferrick-Roman
Media Relations Manager
412.396.1154
412.736.1877 (cell)
ferrickromank@duq.edu