First-generation students pave their own paths

Rowan DuBois | staff writer In the bubble that is a college campus, it can be easy to forget about the surrounding world. It can also be easy to forget that college isn’t a guarantee, or even a possibility for everyone. Darren Johnson, senior environmental science major, is reminded of this when he visits home, and sees his dean’s list certifications. “[My mom] hangs up … Continue reading First-generation students pave their own paths

Two students attend national STEM event

Hallie Lauer | Layout Editor 11/30/17 Two Duquesne students recently traveled to Phoenix, Arizona to present their research in front of 1,800 plus students from 350 colleges and universities at the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS). Senior biochemistry major Tiffany Ricketts and junior environmental science major Kelsey Coates were both chosen to participate in the conference based on abstracts that they submitted … Continue reading Two students attend national STEM event

Science professor begins run for local U.S. House seat

Kailey Love | Photo Editor 09/28/17 Correction 9/29/17: Stolz marched in the Pittsburgh March for Science and the Pittsburgh People’s Climate March. The story originally said he participated in the Washington D.C.-based versions of those events. John Stolz, professor of environmental microbiology and director of the Center for Environmental Research and Education at Duquesne, is considering a career change. Unofficially declared back in February, Stolz … Continue reading Science professor begins run for local U.S. House seat

Stolz brings passion to environmental science research center

By Brittney Jackson | Contributor Since 1990, when John Stolz left Boston to pursue a career as Assistant Professor at Duquesne University, no one could fathom the incredible impact he would have on Duquesne students. Over the past twenty-six years, Stolz has held different academic positions before becoming the Director for the Center of Environmental Research and Education (CERE) in 2009. His most notable effect … Continue reading Stolz brings passion to environmental science research center