Student earns $50,000 EPA fellowship

Kayla Casavant | For the Duquesne Duke The United States Environmental Protection Agency recently awarded a Duquesne environmental science student with a $50,000 Greater Research Opportunities Undergraduate Fellowships. The recipient, Brittney Jackson, received the fellowship for her research on fracking and water waste. The fellowship will grant Jackson funding to continue her research, as well as the opportunity to work in an EPA lab. The … Continue reading Student earns $50,000 EPA fellowship

Campus recognized for green energy

By Kylie Putman | For The Duquesne Duke In recognition of its commitment to purchasing green energy, Duquesne has been awarded a spot on the Environmental Protection Agency’s list of the Top 30 Colleges and Universities in the country. The honor was given because of the 18 million kilowatt hours of wind power Duquesne bought from PA Wind in the last year, according to the … Continue reading Campus recognized for green energy