Students: DU makes cross-school studying difficult

By Kaye Burnet | The Duquesne Duke For Duquesne junior Michael Rand, finance and math fit together perfectly. “The mathematics background is extremely important, especially in finance applications,” Rand said. “The math is good to have, not only for finding a job, but for practical use.” But studying finance and mathematics at Duquesne is not so practical. The two subjects are in separate schools, and … Continue reading Students: DU makes cross-school studying difficult

New provost named

By Julian Routh | Asst. News Editor After six months of narrowing applications and interviewing candidates, the search committee has named Timothy R. Austin, vice president for academic affairs and dean of the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass. as Duquesne’s new provost and vice president for academic affairs. Austin will take over the position on July 15. “[President Charles J. Dougherty] was … Continue reading New provost named