When her interest in science took off, Madison Uhrin realized that she wanted to understand the biology behind cancer, and create preventative health methods and new treatments. Working in Dr. Sarah Woodley's biology lab, she became know as the "Microscope Girl."
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Duquesne University President Ken Gormley announced the creation of a new $1 million endowed chair to honor one of the University’s most generous benefactors
Student musicians from the Mary Pappert School of Music at Duquesne University were honored—some even moved to tears—when presented with instruments from the Violins of Hope which were played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust.
Duquesne University President Ken Gormley has named Dr. Leanna Fenneberg as the University’s next senior vice president of student life, effective June 3, 2024.
New Duquesne University program provides tailored educational and placement opportunities for workers in the western Pennsylvania biotechnology sector, recently received a $300,000 grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation.
Duquesne University has been named one of the best colleges for veterans by the Military Times Best for Vets, Colleges ranking and also recently named a Top 10 Military Friendly School.
A University that prioritizes helping its students discover what they’re good at and why that’s good for the world, Duquesne has long focused on achieving successful and positive student outcomes. This year’s ranking season illustrates that the University’s focus is working and benefitting both students and alumni.
Duquesne President Ken Gormley has directed a $1.1 million gift to create an endowment to provide a perpetual funding source for club sports—an activity in which a large number of Duquesne undergraduate students participate.
“The veteran community at Duquesne felt like a close-knit family, where everyone knew each other and readily provided support for academic success and campus life adjustment. This camaraderie eased my university transition significantly.”
“I've always just wanted to be a part of something bigger. I feel like the Army is the biggest you can get to be a part of. A team that's working towards a common goal and that's what I really want to do.”
“CETR is one of my best takeaways from Duquesne. It has really helped me discover who I am as a Black person, who I am to other people and who I am to America.”
"It's a tough balance to manage both athletics and academics successfully," the Landenberg, Pennsylvania native said. "But I received a ton of support from everyone at Duquesne. There was a lot of communication and meetings with professors and coaches so I could manage my time effectively."
"Speak up. Don't struggle in silence. You are your own voice."
STEMup, a Duquesne University program to provide tailored educational and placement opportunities for workers in the western Pennsylvania biotechnology sector, recently received a $300,000 grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation.
Duquesne University President Ken Gormley has named Dr. Leanna Fenneberg as the University’s next senior vice president of student life, effective June 3, 2024. Fenneberg was chosen after a national search that yielded dozens of highly qualified applicants.
Duquesne's Palumbo-Donahue School of Business has again been recognized on Corporate Knights' Better World MBA Ranking. The University's One-Year MBA program is the highest-ranked U.S. program and came in second globally.