Dr. Mary Frances Grasinger, C.S.J., has been named president of Vincentian Academy-Duquesne University effective Aug. 1. Read more »
Archive for July 2008
Nearly 150 to Graduate at SLPA Commencement Ceremony
Jul. 31, 2008
Nearly 150 adult students will participate in the Duquesne University School of Leadership and Professional Advancement’s (SLPA) commencement ceremony. Yvonne R. Davis, president and chief executive officer of DAVIS Communications will deliver the commencement address. Read more »
Duquesne Hosts Summer Commencement for Health Sciences Graduates
Jul. 29, 2008
The John G. Rangos Sr. School of Health Sciences will host its annual summer commencement exercises at Duquesne University. The Rev. Sean Hogan, C.S.Sp., executive vice president for student life, will confer degrees upon the 74 graduates from the class of 2008. Read more »
Students Garner Prestigious Telly Award
Jul. 24, 2008
A team of Duquesne University students has received a 2008 Bronze Telly Award for their DUQ-TV News program featuring the Winterfest celebration at the Seven Springs Mountain Resort. Read more »
Duquesne Graduates First Class of MBA Sustainability Students
Jul. 23, 2008
William Blackburn Consulting President to Keynote
Duquesne University is hosting a diploma ceremony for its first graduating class of 14 MBA Sustainability students. Read more »
From Gorilla Genetics to Antibiotic Additives, Undergraduate Research Shines
Jul. 22, 2008
The research runs the gamut, from identifying new genetic markers in wild gorillas to pinpointing enzymes that would alleviate osteoporosis, studying a potential additive to heighten the effects of antibiotics, and reducing the toxic form of chromium, the heavy metal introduced to the public via the Erin Brockovich movie. Read more »
Fraternity Renames Linder as Chairman of Board of Trustees
Jul. 21, 2008
Jim Linder of Macungie, Pa. has again been named chairman of the Board of Trustees for the AE/ATO Fraternity at Duquesne University. Read more »
Endowment Encourages Public Service for DU Law School Graduates
Jul. 17, 2008
Donation from Billock Estate to Provide Loan Repayment Assistance
A substantial gift from the estate of a Duquesne University School of Law alumnus will be used to encourage graduates of the law school to enter public service by providing loan repayment assistance. Read more »
In Heat of Summer, DU Cools Campus with New Eco-Friendly Ice System
Jul. 17, 2008
University Receives Trane Energy Efficiency Leader in Education Award
Coupling environmental responsibility with cutting-edge technology, Duquesne University implemented a highly efficient cooling system that relies on ice—the first of its kind in a Pittsburgh academic institution and the most efficient available. The project was unveiled during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 17 at the Uptown university. Read more »
Duquesne Names Gregory to Associate Provost Position
Jul. 15, 2008
Duquesne University has named Dr. Alexandra Gregory to the position of associate provost/associate academic vice president. Read more »
In Heat of Summer, DU Unveils Icy, Eco-Friendly Cooling System
Jul. 14, 2008
University to Receive Trane Energy Efficiency Leader in Education Award
Coupling environmental responsibility with cutting-edge technology that relies on ice, Duquesne University will unveil its new, highly efficient cooling system during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Read more »
Youth Art Show Focuses on Burning Questions
Jul. 11, 2008
Duquesne University Program Provides Showcase for Digital Projects
A youth art show will feature digital works that provide hypothetical solutions for perplexing questions from the past, present and future. Read more »
Coalition Against Violence Presents Strategies to Involve Entire Community to Address Crime
Jul. 8, 2008
The Coalition Against Violence (CAV) today called upon individuals, families, communities and institutions in Pittsburgh to take steps to combat crime and violence. Read more »
Law Student Receives Selective National Fellowship
Jul. 8, 2008
A Duquesne University School of Law student has received a selective national summer fellowship from The Peggy Browning Fund. Read more »
Professor Addresses Ethical Dilemmas of Embryonic Stem Cell Research at Chautauqua Institution
Jul. 7, 2008
Embryonic Stem Cell Research: Imaginative Paradigms to Address Ethical Dilemmas will be explored by Duquesne University Professor Gerard Magill at the renowned Chatauqua Institution. Read more »
Director of Athletics to Lead Department through 2013-14
Jul. 1, 2008
Greg Amodio Receives Contract Extension
Duquesne University President Dr. Charles Dougherty announced today that Director of Athletics Greg Amodio has signed a five-year contract extension. The extension will keep Amodio at Duquesne through the 2013-14 academic year. Read more »
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