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Law Professor, Former History Chair Dr. Samuel Astorino Dies at 79
May. 16, 2012
Duquesne University faculty, staff, students and alumni are mourning the loss of Dr. Samuel J. Astorino, professor of law, who passed away on Saturday, May 12, from cancer at age 79. Read more »
A Busy Summer for Maintenance and Construction
May. 4, 2012
Duquesne University has scheduled major construction projects, repairs and upgrades this summer that will make the campus more comfortable and attractive as well safer and more energy efficient. Read more »
Health Department Names Duquesne a 2011 Enviro-Star Award Winner
May. 1, 2012
Duquesne has been named a 2011 Enviro-Star award winner by the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) in recognition of the University’s voluntary pollution prevention efforts. Read more »
Duquesne Honors College Students, Daisy Wilson Artist Community to Unveil Partnership
Apr. 26, 2012
Duquesne University students will unveil a strategic plan they developed for a partnership between the University Honors College and the Daisy Wilson Artist Community on Tuesday, May 1, at noon at the Hill District branch of the Carnegie Library, 2177 Centre Ave. Read more »
Duquesne Awarding Honorary Degree to Educational Reform Advocate
Apr. 20, 2012
Duquesne University will confer an honorary doctor of humane letters upon Dr. Michael G. Fullan at its 2012 Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 4, at 5 p.m. in the A.J. Palumbo Center. Read more »
New Nursing Dean Named at Duquesne University
Apr. 16, 2012
Duquesne University President Dr. Charles J. Dougherty has named Dr. Mary Ellen Glasgow as dean of the School of Nursing, effective Aug. 6. She will succeed Nursing Dean Dr. Eileen Zungolo, who is retiring after serving in her role for 10 years. Read more »
Swindal Chosen to Lead Liberal Arts College and Graduate School
Mar. 23, 2012
Duquesne University President Dr. Charles Dougherty today named Dr. James Swindal dean of the McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts. Swindal, professor of philosophy, has served as acting dean of the College since July 2011 while continuing his role as chair of the department of philosophy.
Duquesne Announces Change in Leadership of the Men’s Basketball Program
Mar. 23, 2012
Duquesne University Director of Athletics Greg Amodio announced today that Ron Everhart will not be retained as head men’s basketball coach.
‘U.S. News and World Report’ Ranks Duquesne Graduate Programs
Mar. 14, 2012
Several Duquesne University programs have been included in the newly published U.S. News and World Report Best Grad Schools rankings.
National Association of School Psychologists Honors Duquesne Administrator
Mar. 12, 2012
Dr. Jeff Miller, associate academic vice president of administration at Duquesne University, received a Presidential Citation for Outstanding Contributions to the Field of School Psychology from the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). Miller received the award on Feb. 20 from NASP President Phil Lazarus.
Recent Alumni Invited to Take Online Survey About Their DU Experience
Mar. 5, 2012
Duquesne is inviting young alumni to make their voices heard by participating in a short, online survey about their experience at the University.
Media Outlets Report Incorrect Information on Tuition Discount
Feb. 15, 2012
Over the last several days, media outlets have incorrectly reported that Duquesne University is cutting its tuition by 50 percent.
Former Business Dean and Board Chair Thomas J. Murrin Dies
Jan. 31, 2012
Duquesne University is mourning the loss of Thomas J. Murrin, who died Jan. 30 at age 82. Murrin’s considerable impact as chair of Duquesne’s Board of Directors and dean and professor of Duquesne’s Palumbo•Donahue Schools of Business continues to this day.
Third Time and Charmed: Duquesne Again a ‘Most Popular’ National School
Jan. 25, 2012
Duquesne University has been listed among U.S. News and World Report’s Most Popular nationally ranked universities.