by Luke Henne | sports editor March 24, 2022 John Clayton, one of the most distinguished alumni of Duquesne University’s media department, died on Friday at the age of 67 in Bellevue, Wash., following a brief illness. A native of nearby Braddock, Pa., Clayton etched himself into the fabric of the sports media landscape in 1972, when he began covering the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was … Continue reading DU alum, former ESPN reporter Clayton dies
by Mary Liz Flavin | news editor Jan. 20, 2022 Standing outside Status Grooming in East Liberty in 2020, Spencer Marnich watched as youngsters filed in and out of the storefront with free, freshly clipped hair just in time for the school year. Inspired by Status Grooming’s desire to help students in need, Marnich approached Duquesne alumni Jennifer Marfisi and Cole Barefoot with an idea. … Continue reading Packing bags and giving back with Duq alumni non-profit
by Emma Polen | features editor Jan. 20, 2022 Ally Bove has wanted to compete on “Jeopardy!” since forever. She finally got her chance in November, and the episode finally aired to the public on Jan. 12. Since her childhood, Bove has watched “Jeopardy!” religiously. Bove recalled watching “Jeopardy!” with her grandparents. “I’d go down to their house every night after dinner and watch “Jeopardy!” … Continue reading This Duq alum recently appeared on Jeopardy! Who is Allison Bove?
Michael Grecco | staff writer Oct. 14, 2021 A Pittsburgh local, Sydney Bauer graduated from Brentwood High School in 2014 and graduated from Duquesne University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2018. Now, Bauer is currently employed by the Pittsburgh Penguins, where she assists in creating and filming video packages with the team. This interview with Sydney Bauer has been edited for brevity and … Continue reading From Brentwood to the Bluff: Duquesne Alum makes her mark working for the Pittsburgh Penguins
Raymond Arke | News Editor 11/16/17 On Nov. 13, the student body had an opportunity to engage with Duquesne’s administration about the university’s new five-year plan. The “Fireside Chat” with President Ken Gormley and other administration officials from Gormley’s advisory council was hosted by the Student Government Association. The evening began with Gormley introducing and giving a quick overview of the plan which was designed … Continue reading Fireside Chat discusses the new strategic plan
Raymond Arke | News Editor 11/02/17 An influential local media fixture and Duquesne graduate passed away last week. Frank Gottlieb was a Vietnam War veteran and the former news director for KQV News Radio in Pittsburgh, according to his obituary in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He graduated from Duquesne in 1968 with a degree in print journalism, Duquesne’s Office of Alumni Engagement said in an email. … Continue reading Duquesne remembers 1968 alum and local media figure, Frank Gottlieb
By Claudia Hardy | Staff Writer 10/05/17 Whether your “story has just begun” or your “story began here,” many would agree that Duquesne has left a significant impact on our college experience. Thanks to Alumni Engagement, all generations of alumni, students, families and friends can gather together for a nostalgic weekend filled with exciting activities geared toward celebrating the university’s legacy. Duquesne has been bringing … Continue reading Homecoming celebrations welcome students old and new
Raymond Arke | News Editor Another year, another record-setting group of students. This year’s incoming freshman class is expected to be among Duquesne’s largest classes ever, according to the most recent estimates from the university’s Enrollment Management Group (EMG). As of August 15, the Class of 2021 totals 1,569 students, beating previously large years of 1,556 in 2016 and 1,547 in 2013 to possibly make … Continue reading Class of 2021 is a record-setting one for Duquesne
By Jamie Crow | Staff Writer A couple walks down the aisle following their wedding, surrounded by friends and family cheering them on and celebrating their union. As the newlyweds emerges from the chapel, they step out onto Academic Walk, immediately embraced by Duquesne’s campus. Having a chapel on the Bluff is particularly special because only current students, alumni and faculty of Duquesne University are … Continue reading Looking forward to wedding season at Duquesne’s chapel
Raymond Arke | Staff Writer 15 years ago, two Duquesne alumni lost their lives in the 9/11 terror attacks on the World Trade Center. Duquesne students might not have noticed the plaque sitting beneath a tree between the Student Union and the law school, which honors Francis Skidmore Jr. and Donald Havlish Jr. Francis “Frank” Skidmore Jr., of Mendham, New Jersey, was a 1968 Duquesne … Continue reading Spouses recall Duquesne alumni killed in 9/11 attacks
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