Naomi Girson | staff writer | Almost 50 years after their college graduation, a rowdy group of men crowded around in the alumni tent during Duquesne’s 2024 Homecoming weekend. Together, they reminisced about their time in the Playboys, a social club from the 1970s. “We appreciate what Duquesne has done to make homecoming what it is,” said Bill Gerke, one of the members. Many alumni, … Continue reading Homecoming brings Duq community together
Carissa Haslam | Ad Manager 09/03/2020 After 30 years working in the School of Pharmacy, Dr. James Kirk Drennen stepped into the role of interim dean this summer with ease. Following Dr. J. Douglas Bricker’s final term as dean during the 2020 spring semester, the School of Pharmacy welcomed Dr. Drennen into his new position. Drennen himself is a product of Duquesne’s pharmacy program. He … Continue reading School of Pharmacy introduces new interim dean
Gabriella DiPietro | News Editor 11/29/2018 Duquesne alumnus and North Side native Gen. Michael V. Hayden was hospitalized due to a stroke, his family announced Friday, Nov. 23. Gen. Hayden, 73, was the head of the CIA and NSA during the George W. Bush and Barack Obama administrations, before retiring in 2009. “Our thoughts and prayers are with General Hayden and his wife, Jeanine — … Continue reading Gen. Michael Hayden hospitalized after stroke
Gabriella DiPietro | News Editor 09/06/2018 Duquesne University strives to properly prepare individuals for their future by teaching, guiding and influencing students at the college level. Now, a DU alumnus is hoping to do the same at a neighboring university. Michael P. Mihalyo Jr. was selected by the Board of Trustees at Wheeling Jesuit University (WJU) in Wheeling, West Virginia, to serve as the 12th … Continue reading DU alumus named president at neighboring university
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