Duquesne breaks ground on new health sciences building

Kaitlyn Hughes | Editor-in-Chief Duquesne University held an official groundbreaking ceremony Friday for its new health sciences building along Forbes Avenue.  The about 82,000-square-foot, five-story building will become home to the John G. Rangos, Sr. School of Health Sciences in fall 2028. It is a $68 million project.  “[The new building] represents an important investment in the future of healthcare education and an exciting step … Continue reading Duquesne breaks ground on new health sciences building

Duquesne announces “transformation” of Palumbo Center into the new UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse

Raymond Arke | Editor-in-Chief 10/23/18 Duquesne University, donors and public officials celebrated the announcement of the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse, set to replace the existing A.J. Palumbo Center, at a special event on Oct. 23. The extensive renovations of the arena will begin in March 2019. The new Fieldhouse will feature a radically different and modernized facade, new concession and team shop areas, premium seating options, … Continue reading Duquesne announces “transformation” of Palumbo Center into the new UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse

Gormley remains positive about failed Pa. Supreme Court bid

By Kaye Burnet and Julian Routh | The Duquesne Duke Just three weeks after learning he would not be heading to Harrisburg to sit on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, law school Dean Ken Gormley leans back in his chair in his office and smiles. “I have learned not to spend my life thinking of things that might have happened,” Gormley says. Gormley, a 59 year-old … Continue reading Gormley remains positive about failed Pa. Supreme Court bid