New $68 million health sciences facility approved

Eliyahu Gasson | editor-in-chief Plans for a new health sciences building at Duquesne University received unanimous approval from the Pittsburgh Planning Commission on Tuesday, clearing a key step forward for a project that university officials describe as the capstone of ongoing improvements along Forbes Avenue. The proposal called for the construction of an 80,000-square-foot facility to replace the university’s existing John G. Rangos Sr. School … Continue reading New $68 million health sciences facility approved

The Duquesne DukeJanuary 29, 2026January 29, 2026Leave a comment

News

‘SJP put out the call:’ Student organization’s first protest after lifted suspension

Liz Mantush & Kaitlyn Hughes | staff writer & news editor With red and blues flashing around them, protesters marched from Schenley Park, to the University of Pittsburgh Chancellor’s home to express their disagreement with the university’s administration. Around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, protestors clad in red and green with Keffiyehs wrapped around their heads and shoulders began chanting and waving signs in the air … Continue reading ‘SJP put out the call:’ Student organization’s first protest after lifted suspension

The Duquesne DukeSeptember 20, 2025September 20, 2025Leave a comment

News

New student housing leads to scholarship opportunity

Sam Hauck | staff writer At the end of this summer, Duquesne University opened its doors to a brand-new student apartment building on Forbes Avenue. Since then, the building has been renamed and Duquesne awarded two students living in the building a special $5,000-$10,000 scholarship. In a ceremony on Sept. 12, university President Ken Gormley announced that the new residence hall would be named after … Continue reading New student housing leads to scholarship opportunity

The Duquesne DukeSeptember 26, 2024October 3, 2024Leave a comment

News

Moonlit Burgers smashes onto Forbes Avenue

by Zoe Stratos | opinions editor April 28, 2022 Juicy aromas wafted in the air as many students passed by a pop-up on Academic Walk on Tuesday. On campus, many pop-ups come and go, but Moonlit Burgers is soon to become a mainstay at Duquesne. Previously occupied by the Red Ring, Moonlit Burgers will be serving up smashburgers this summer at the location on Forbes … Continue reading Moonlit Burgers smashes onto Forbes Avenue

The Duquesne DukeApril 28, 2022

News

DU Facilities Management works to beautify Forbes Avenue

Kaye Burnet | Staff Writer Before Duquesne began renovating the sidewalks and streetlamps on Forbes Avenue, lights hung haphazardly from old trolley poles, powered by overhead wiring that crisscrossed the sky and created an eyesore, according to Duquesne University’s Director of Design and Construction Mark Minoski. Now, after 15 years of making gradual improvements along the arterial throughway that borders the university, Duquesne’s facilities management … Continue reading DU Facilities Management works to beautify Forbes Avenue

The Duquesne DukeNovember 30, 2017Leave a comment

News

March Against War advocates peace, accountability

Zach Landau | A&E Editor Despite the chance of rain, Pittsburghers kicked off July by turning out and showing their support for peace. The Pittsburgh March Against War was held in Oakland on July 1. The event, hosted by the Pittsburghers in Solidarity Against War, is meant to “rebuild the mass anti-war movement by opposing military spending increases, the irresponsible use of force abroad and … Continue reading March Against War advocates peace, accountability

The Duquesne DukeJuly 3, 2017Leave a comment

News

Police investigating shooting near Duquesne campus

By Brandon Addeo | News Editor Police are investigating an early Saturday morning shooting of a Wilkinsburg man nearby Duquesne’s campus. The shooting occurred near the intersection of Forbes Avenue and Stevenson Street around 4:00 a.m. The 18-year-old victim was shot in the head by an unidentified shooter and taken to UPMC Mercy hospital in “stable” condition, according to Pittsburgh Police spokesperson Sonya Toler. Neither … Continue reading Police investigating shooting near Duquesne campus

The Duquesne DukeJune 18, 2016Leave a comment

News

Police searching for Forbes armed robbery suspect

By Kaye Burnet | News Editor Pittsburgh police officers are currently searching Oakland for a suspect in an armed robbery that took place at around 1 p.m. on Forbes Avenue, a block away from the A.J. Palumbo Center, according to Duquesne police. The victim told police he was on the sidewalk when a man approached him with a gun. After a brief encounter, the suspect … Continue reading Police searching for Forbes armed robbery suspect

The Duquesne DukeSeptember 23, 2015Leave a comment