President Dougherty to retire in ’16 amid DU growth

By Kaye Burnet and Julian Routh | The Duquesne Duke Duquesne President Charles Dougherty announced Friday that he plans to retire when his contract expires on June 30, 2016. Dougherty, 65, has served as Duquesne’s 12th president since 2001. The University’s Board of Directors has already started a nationwide search for his successor, according to board chairwoman Marie Milie Jones. Dougherty said his belief in … Continue reading President Dougherty to retire in ’16 amid DU growth

DU grad to head Catholic education

By Kaye Burnet | The Duquesne Duke Bishop David Zubik appointed Duquesne graduate Michael Latusek Acting Secretary of Education for the Diocese of Pittsburgh on Nov. 6. Latusek, who earned his doctorate in education from Duquesne, will be replacing Robert Paserba, who is retiring this year. Formerly, Latusek served as superintendent for all primary and secondary Catholic schools in Pittsburgh. According to Latusek, there is … Continue reading DU grad to head Catholic education