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It’s official: Gormley is here to stay

Colleen Hammond | editor-in-chief Sept. 30, 2021 On Saturday, Duquesne Board Chair John C. McGinley made the first public announcement that President Ken Gormley’s contract has been extended for an additional five years.  Gormley’s extension means he will continue to serve as Duquesne’s 13th president through the 2026-2027 academic year.  Among reasons for the renewal, McGinley cited the opening of the new UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse, … Continue reading It’s official: Gormley is here to stay

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Sports

Ferry, Burt get new contracts amid AD search

By Natalie Fiorilli / The Duquesne Duke With the search for a new athletic director underway, not much is certain in the world of Duquesne sports these days, but some stability was reserved this week with the announcement of contract extensions handed to the men’s and women’s basketball coaches. The men’s team agreed to terms with Jim Ferry on Tuesday, followed by a similar announcement Wednesday … Continue reading Ferry, Burt get new contracts amid AD search

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Starbucks gifts employees the college experience

Rebekah Devorak | Asst. Opinions Editor  Listen up baristas: Starbucks’ new College Achievement Plan could have you trading up your green apron and frapppucino skills for a graduation cap and a diploma. The specialty coffee powerhouse announced on April 6 that it would extend its College Achievement Plan to cover a four year online degree at Arizona State University, tuition free. Previously, only juniors and … Continue reading Starbucks gifts employees the college experience

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Trail set to expand as warm weather nears

By Brittney Jackson | The Duquesne Duke The Three Rivers Heritage Trail continues to grow along Pittsburgh’s riverfronts and will be setting a date to unveil its latest extension this month. The trail, a project supervised by non-profit organization Friends of the Riverfront, is currently 24 miles long, but the new extension will add another mile to the trail. The non-profit recently obtained a license … Continue reading Trail set to expand as warm weather nears

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