In reversal, Gormley signs DACA letter

Craig Taylor | Staff Writer Duquesne President Ken Gormley signed a statement in support of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) act earlier this week. After first refusing to take a political stance that could jeopardize the university’s federal funding, Gormley agreed to sign on after speaking with Spiritan priests, faculty and members of student government. Gormley is one of 600 other university presidents … Continue reading In reversal, Gormley signs DACA letter

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Gormley responds to faculty letter on executive order

Craig Taylor | Staff Writer President Ken Gormley chose not to publicly address a letter sent to him by the Faculty Social Justice Association (SJA) requesting that Duquesne afford special protections to migrant students and faculty. The letter asked that Duquesne not cooperate with federal immigration officials investigating members of the campus community unless authorized by a court order and to sign a statement in … Continue reading Gormley responds to faculty letter on executive order

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Campus group organizing trip to Women’s March on Washington

Craig Taylor | Staff Writer The Duquesne Faculty Social Justice Association is organizing a trip for students to the Women’s March on Washington on Jan. 21. The march is an independent, national grassroots demonstration held in Washington D.C. for the advancement of women’s rights, as well as other minority groups including the LGBT community, Latino Americans and African Americans. The march takes place the day … Continue reading Campus group organizing trip to Women’s March on Washington

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