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SACNAS at Duquesne dedicated to diversity, equity in STEM

Emily Ambery 10/15/2020 The message of diversity and inclusion is important at Duquesne, and the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Latinos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) is no exception. SACNAS is a national organization dedicated to inclusion, diversity and equity by fostering the success of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in STEM. Established in 1973, SACNAS has been working all over the nation to diversify … Continue reading SACNAS at Duquesne dedicated to diversity, equity in STEM

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Multicultural STEM Group a “safe space” for students

Katia Faroun | Features Editor 09/10/2020 As students of a less-than-diverse field, the members of Duquesne’s Multicultural STEM Group devote themselves to continuing a conversation on diversity and its essential place in the sciences. The Multicultural STEM Group (MSG) is just what it sounds like: a club for STEM students of all backgrounds to come together, share resources and be a little bit nerdy. But … Continue reading Multicultural STEM Group a “safe space” for students

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New diversity club aims to address multicultural concerns

By Ollie Gratzinger | Asst. Features Editor While Duquesne’s campus can take pride in many things, from its convenient downtown location to its hundreds of almost-all-encompassing organizations, diversity has always been something that the university could work to improve upon. College Factual estimates that out of all undergraduate students at Duquesne, an overwhelming 83 percent are white. However, there’s a brand-new club on campus that … Continue reading New diversity club aims to address multicultural concerns

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New assistant dean to focus on diversity, alumni relations

By Kayla Casavant | The Duquesne Duke The newly appointed assistant dean of the Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences plans to use his position to increase applications to Duquesne’s science programs and develop new initiatives for the school. Philip Palmer will be in charge of alumni relations for the Bayer school, as well as coordinating the College in High School program that allows … Continue reading New assistant dean to focus on diversity, alumni relations

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