Law student succeeds at Sport Karate World Games

By Jen Cardone | The Duquesne Duke Duquesne first-year law student Ali Viola is making Pittsburgh history as a successful female karate fighter. Viola, 22, is a seven-time National Black League World Champion karate fighter who just added two world titles to her collection at the 2014 Super Grands, or Sport Karate World Games. Competitors from North America, South America, Asia and Europe participate yearly … Continue reading Law student succeeds at Sport Karate World Games

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Former president Murray dies at 82

By Julian Routh | News Editor Former Duquesne president John R. Murray Jr., who led the University into the 21st century, died Wednesday at age 82. Murray, chancellor and law professor, served as Duquesne’s first lay president from 1988 to 2001. During that time, he oversaw an increase in enrollment at the University, a median SAT score increase of 50 points, a budget surplus and … Continue reading Former president Murray dies at 82

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Law school dean unafraid of enrollment drop

By Brandon Addeo | The Duquesne Duke Duquesne’s law school suffered a drop in enrollment in the 2014-15 academic year, a trend that has affected schools across the country. First-year enrollment at Duquesne for the current academic year is 124 students, a decrease from 138 in fall 2013 and 139 in fall 2012, according to assistant dean of enrollment Sarah Rethage. The total enrollment of … Continue reading Law school dean unafraid of enrollment drop

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District attorney calls on DU law school for building code help

By Brandon Addeo | The Duquesne Duke A group of Duquesne law students are assisting the district attorney in his efforts to crack down on building code violations. Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala Jr. asked for the support of the Duquesne law school in his initiative to indict violators of McKeesport building code requirements, according to supervising attorney and Duquesne law professor Joseph Mistick. … Continue reading District attorney calls on DU law school for building code help

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Costa Rican president stops by DU for degree

By Max Blechman | For The Duquesne Duke The Duquesne School of Law bestowed an honorary degree of law upon Costa Rican President Luis Guillermo Solís on Sept. 27. Solís was honored both for his accomplishments as president and political scientist, as well as to draw attention to the relationship between the law school, the Supreme Court and Judicial School of Costa Rica. This relationship, … Continue reading Costa Rican president stops by DU for degree

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Panel gathers to discuss Nixon pardon

By Jessica Nath | The Duquesne Duke On the 40th anniversary of President Gerald Ford’s pardon of Richard Nixon Monday, Duquesne students and alumni, lawyers and even senators crowded into the Power Center Ballroom to hear from officials who played important roles in Watergate’s consequences and Ford’s decision. Ford appeared on national television on Sept. 8, 1974 to grant former President Nixon a complete pardon … Continue reading Panel gathers to discuss Nixon pardon

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Number of alcohol violations increases

By Julian Routh | News Editor The number of liquor law violations on campus increased again in 2012, according to the public safety department’s annual security and fire safety report. There were 460 reported liquor law violations referred for disciplinary action on campus property from January to December, 25 more than the count in 2011. In 2010, there were 323 violations. In comparison, the University … Continue reading Number of alcohol violations increases

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Law school awards former U.S. ambassador

By Aaron Warnick | Photo Editor The Duquesne University Law School presented the Dr. John and Liz Murray Excellence in Scholarship award on Tuesday to Learned Hand Professor of Law at Harvard and former U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican Mary Ann Glendon. Law School Dean Ken Gormley said Glendon was targeted as an early recipient shortly after its announcement at commencement in 2011. Currently, Glendon … Continue reading Law school awards former U.S. ambassador

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Levine receives prestigious writing award

By Jessica Lasky Law School professor Jan Levine is set to receive the Thomas F. Blackwell Memorial award from the Association of Legal Writing Directors and the Legal Writing Institute for his accomplishments in legal writing. Levine has been improving the law school’s legal writing program since he arrived in 2007 with conferences, new staff and improvement in curriculum. “I put the writing program on … Continue reading Levine receives prestigious writing award

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Law school ranked fourth in nation by Jurist

By Adam Ernette | The Duquesne Duke The Duquesne University School of Law was ranked fourth in the nation by The National Jurist for being one of the best value private law schools. School of Law Dean Ken Gormley said it was a “wonderful surprise,” and that this was something the university had been working toward. “We’ve worked hard to try to build a really … Continue reading Law school ranked fourth in nation by Jurist

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