President Gormley on the passing of Pope Francis
I had the rare opportunity to meet Pope Francis at the Vatican in February of 2018, early in my presidency. It was the honor of a lifetime.
Research Spotlight - Learning together as a superpower
In Dr. Regina “Reggie” Harbourne’s lab, she will tell you that her students have a superpower – recognizing each other’s strengths.
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Nanomedicine Lab Making Big Strides with Tiny Particles
Duquesne University’s Nanomedicine Manufacturing Laboratory (NML) is taking tiny particles and using them to help remedy major health issues.
Solving Classroom Challenges with Creativity
Dr. Rachel Ayieko’s goal for her Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship was simple. She wanted to help students learn, wherever they were and with whatever resources were available. She didn’t realize that in the process, she’d learn just as much from them.
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Master’s in Nursing Education Tops ‘U.S. News’ Rankings
The Master’s in Nursing Education program at Duquesne University has been ranked No. 1 in the nation in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings.
Duquesne's Fundraising Campaign Surpasses Goal
President Ken Gormley announced that total gifts and pledges to the University’s IGNITE comprehensive campaign have met and surpassed its history-making goal of $333,333,333—one third of a billion dollars.
Biology Student Saves a Life
Future doctor Xander Hill knows that good physicians think on their feet and work as a team—all qualities he’s developed over the past six summers as a lifeguard at his community pool. When faced with the challenge of helping a swimmer in need, Xander was prepared for anything.
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Business School Climbs in Poets&Quants 2025 Rankings
For the seventh consecutive year, the Palumbo-Donahue School of Business' is ranked on Poets&Quants' 2025 list of 'Best Undergraduate Business Schools.
Public Safety Reaccredited, Granted Premier Agency Status
The Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission recently voted unanimously to reaccredit the Duquesne University Department of Public Safety and grant it the prestigious Premier Agency status.
Duquesne alumni were the standout teachers. They connected to students on a personal
level and had great leadership qualities. As a future teacher, I always consider the
different strategies they use that I can incorporate in how I teach. That keeps me
engaged.
Every professor I have is for us and cares about our education. They want to
make sure we’re comfortable in class and want to know what they can do to help us.
Having an impact on the kids was incredible. Without teachers and these kids,
you don’t have any other profession. You teach them to become doctors, lawyers, chemists
or whatever else they want to become.
The STEM-based opportunities at Duquesne offer new and exciting challenges that
will increase my knowledge of medicine and serve me well when I enter medical school.
The faculty made me feel so welcomed. They were all very passionate about health
care and their classes and talked about networking and extracurricular activities,
too. The University really prepares students to excel in their careers and make meaningful
contributions to society.
That was the moment where I thought, 'Oh my gosh, what I'm doing really matters.
I'm giving this young person an opportunity to share what he's thinking and what he's
been through in a safe space through music.
It seems like I’ve done a lot in a year, but it’s been a lot of good stuff in
that time. I feel like I just got here.
What’s really great about swimming is you're so busy that you have to be good
at time management, and I am very lucky to have a lot of resources here at Duquesne.
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Nursing, Health Sciences and Law Among U.S. News’ 2025 Best Grad Schools
Duquesne’s Schools of Nursing, Law and Health Sciences have earned national recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Graduate School Rankings, reflecting the University’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence, innovative research and a horizon-expanding graduate education.
Dr. Leanna Fenneberg Recognized as NASPA Foundation Pillar of the Profession
Senior Vice President for Student Life Dr. Leanna Fenneberg has been recognized as a prestigious Pillar of the Profession by the NASPA Foundation. Each year at the NASPA Annual Conference, the NASPA Foundation recognizes a series of distinguished individuals who have served as leaders, teachers and scholars in student affairs and higher education.