Duquesne celebrates third annual Africa Week

Sairah Aslam | Staff Writer 11/02/17 Africa Week took place recently on the Bluff. Hosted and organized by the Center of African Studies and the Union of African Students, among other groups, the three-part program showcased events geared toward engaging the politically inclined, the college consumer and even the casual observer mildly interested in diversity. The third annual celebration of Africa began with a seminar … Continue reading Duquesne celebrates third annual Africa Week

Duquesne hosts visiting scholars from African schools

Kaye Burnet | Staff Writer 09/21/17 Africa and Duquesne certainly don’t have a lot in common. Rev. Benjamin Kwaghgba of the Dominican Institute in Ibadan, Nigeria, said the one big difference he sees between students at his school and students at Duquesne is access to high-end amenities, especially Wi-Fi. “Everything is available here,” Kwaghgba said. “Forget [slow Wi-Fi]. Our students are looking to just have … Continue reading Duquesne hosts visiting scholars from African schools

Duquesne to welcome, teach young African leaders

By Carolyn Conte | The Duquesne Duke This summer, students taking summer classes at Duquesne will have the opportunity to share campus with 25 young adults from the African continent. As part of President Obama’s Young African Leaders Initiative, the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders is a diplomatic effort to offer rising Africans connections and skills. There are three potential tracks in the … Continue reading Duquesne to welcome, teach young African leaders