Dr. Tammy Hughes has been appointed the inaugural Martin Hehir, C.S.Sp., Chair in Scholarly Excellence at Duquesne University. She is an associate professor of school psychology and chairs the School of Education’s Department of Counseling, Psychology and Special Education.
Archive for June 2010
The Summer Company Presents ‘A Thurber Carnival’
Jun. 30, 2010
Duquesne University’s seasonal theater group, The Summer Company, presents A Thurber Carnival as part of its 2010 season.
Arnett Appointed New Endowed Chair at Duquesne University
Jun. 28, 2010
Dr. Ronald C. Arnett has been appointed the inaugural Henry Koren, C.S.Sp., Chair in Scholarly Excellence at Duquesne University. He is chair and professor of Duquesne’s Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies.
School Administrators Discuss Methods for Achieving Student Success at Duquesne Retreat
Jun. 28, 2010
A national program designed to support the role of principals in building and supporting effective learning communities, the HOPE (Harnessing Optimism and Potential through Education) Foundation’s Courageous Leaders Retreat, will be hosted by the Duquesne University School of Education on June 29-30.
SEER Poll: College Graduates’ Anticipated Earnings Vary Widely by Gender
Jun. 23, 2010
Despite Overall Uptick in Economic Expectations, Women Less Optimistic
For the second consecutive year, the gap in expected earnings has widened between female and male college graduates, according to a national survey conducted by Duquesne University researchers.
Pony Express Documentary Adds Two Telly Awards to Its Collection
Jun. 17, 2010
A Duquesne University-produced documentary that used modern equipment to follow the Pony Express Trail in an effort to meet or beat the record time set by horseback riders nearly 150 years ago has received two more Telly Awards.
July Events Hosted by Duquesne University
Jun. 16, 2010
Tuesday, July 20
Online Webinar Information Session: Financial Planning
Learn more about Duquesne University’s Executive Certificate in Financial Planning at this noon Webinar Information Session.
Sponsored by Duquesne University’s School of Leadership and Professional Advancement.
Call 412.396.5600 or email leadership@duq.edu for more information and to register for this free Webinar.
July Business Events Hosted by Duquesne University
Jun. 16, 2010
Tuesday, July 20
Online Webinar Information Session: Financial Planning
Learn more about Duquesne University’s Executive Certificate in Financial Planning at this noon Webinar Information Session.
Sponsored by Duquesne University’s School of Leadership and Professional Advancement.
Call 412.396.5600 or email leadership@duq.edu for more information and to register for this free Webinar.
Duquesne Student Honored for Work with Special Needs Students
Jun. 16, 2010
Melissa Baker, a Duquesne University student, has received special recognition for her work with special needs students.
Duquesne Names New Director of the University Honors College
Jun. 15, 2010
Dr. Jessica Wiskus has been named director of the Duquesne University Honors College effective July 1.
Young Leaders from Ghana to Study Environmental Issues in Pittsburgh
Jun. 11, 2010
Twenty Ghanaians will be visiting Duquesne University for nearly a month in the first exchange of a two-year program between the University of Ghana and Duquesne, supported in part by a $350,000 U.S. Department of State grant. Read more »
More than 2,000 Expected at Duquesnefest 2010
Jun. 11, 2010
More than 2,000 high school students and their families are expected to attend the annual Duquesnefest Open House at Duquesne University. Read more »
Point Breeze Resident Appointed President of WPLLA
Jun. 11, 2010
Dr. Joel Fishman, assistant director for lawyer services at the Duquesne University School of Law, has been appointed president of the Western Pennsylvania Law Library Association for 2010-2011, a professional organization of law librarians associated with the American Association of Law Libraries. Read more »
Squirrel Hill Resident Elected to Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Jun. 9, 2010
Dr. Steven Béla Vardy, Distinguished University Professor of History at Duquesne University, has been elected a member of the philosophy and history section of the prestigious Hungarian Academy of Sciences. Read more »
Rosslyn Farms Resident is Director of DU’s New Community Pharmacy
Jun. 9, 2010
The First-of-its-Kind Pharmacy is Slated to Open This Fall in the Hill District Read more »
12th Annual SBDC Conference Draws Area Entrepreneurs
Jun. 4, 2010
A business-building tradeshow, several workshops and two dynamic keynote speakers will be among the highlights of the 12th annual Entrepreneur’s Growth Conference on Thursday, June 10. The event, presented by Duquesne University’s Small Business Development Center, will be held in the Duquesne Union from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Read more »
Pittsburgh Pirates President to Address Duquesne Law Grads
Jun. 4, 2010
Frank Coonelly, president of the Pittsburgh Pirates, will deliver the keynote address at Duquesne University’s 97th annual Law School Commencement. Read more »
Communication Ethics Conference Explores Love, Family and Social Responsibility
Jun. 3, 2010
Scholars from around the world will convene at Duquesne University to address some of the ethical issues surrounding communication in a world filled with technology. Read more »
Cranberry Resident is SLPA’s New Director of Military Education
Jun. 3, 2010
Cranberry Township resident Don Accamando, a retired lieutenant colonel of the U.S. Air Force, is the new director of military education at Duquesne University’s School of Leadership and Professional Advancement (SLPA). SLPA has approximately 250 military service members and veterans as students, located in nearly 30 states in the U.S., Guam and other countries including Iraq, Iceland, Japan and Russia. Read more »
Duquesne Purchases Property on Fifth Avenue
Jun. 2, 2010
Duquesne University has purchased a property on Fifth Avenue to help meet the current and future physical needs of the campus. Read more »
Mexican Environmental Professionals to Visit Campus
Jun. 2, 2010
A group of 12 environmental professionals from Mexico are visiting Duquesne University through Saturday, June 5, as part of a federally sponsored exchange program. Read more »
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