Kline Commits $50 Million to Duquesne University to Name Law School
Thomas R. Kline, one of the nation's most influential trial lawyers, has committed
$50 million to provide transformational support to Duquesne's law school.
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Student Spotlight
Jess Towns was drawn to Duquesne by its array of interesting projects, including
one where she worked with her classmates to design a portable, low-cost device for
meningitis detection.
Duquesne Women Take the Spotlight with Two Goldwater Scholarships
Anyone who thinks research science is still a man's game hasn't met Duquesne University's
Raegen Esenwein and Lindsay Moskal. The two juniors recently received the prestigious
Goldwater Scholarships, given annually to encourage outstanding students to pursue
research careers in the fields of natural sciences, engineering and mathematics. With
this recognition, Duquesne now has eight female students who have won the award in
the last 10 years.
Cookie Cookie Ice Cream's special needs workers sling sweet treats
This Post-Gazette article about the recently opened Cookie Cookie Ice Cream shop,
whose employees include adults with special needs, mentions Duquesne's Small Business
Development Center which worked with the owners on their business plan.
'Fortune' Ranks Duquesne No. 5 for Best Online Master's in Nursing
Fortune magazine has named Duquesne University at No. 5 among 44 schools in its inaugural
Best Online Master's Nursing Programs rankings.
Moonlit Burgers Opens on Campus
Pittsburgh hot spot Moonlit Burgers-home of the signature "smash burger"-is coming
to Duquesne University this summer! The restaurant at Duquesne will offer its full
menu, including smash burgers, veggie burgers, fried chicken, milkshakes, local craft
beers and soft serve from Pittsburgh's own Millie's Homemade Ice Cream.
New Study Highlights Differences in Neuropathic Pain Relief for Men and Women
A new Duquesne University study using a nanomedicine that targets neuropathic pain
at its source found that while males and females develop pain-like behavior to the
same degree, the nanomedicine provided less relief for females. The study marks the
latest findings of the university's Chronic Pain Research Consortium (CPRC), a multidisciplinary
collaboration by Dr. Jelena Janjic (founder/co-director) and Dr. John Pollock (co-director).
"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."
Emma BrintonPhysician Assistant Studies master's degree majorRead More about Emma
"Speak up. Don't struggle in silence. You are your own voice."
“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.”
Kayla HarrisPsychology and Women's and Gender Studies double majorHear Kayla's Story
Dr. Alydia Thomas is living proof of the power of transformative mentorship. Her passion for empowering students, cultivating a sense of student belonging and promoting equity and opportunity has captured the attention of her community, earning Thomas the well-deserved recognition as one of Pittsburgh Magazine's 40 Under 40 honorees for 2021.
Emma Brinton has never been shy about reaching for bigger goals. To fulfill her dream of competing in the U.S. Olympic trials, the Duquesne University swimmer upped her training regimen to knock nearly a second off of her swim times and qualify for the event this summer, all while completing her bachelor's degree in Health Sciences with a 3.68 grade point average.
Like a line of dominoes laid out nicely across a table, life seemed to be lining up in an orderly fashion for Merecedes Williams. When those dominoes began to fall, however, Merecedes was challenged to adapt, and in the process, reveal her true character and grit.