Local Negro League history examined at Duquesne

Raymond Arke | News Editor 02/15/18 Just blocks away from Duquesne was the home of some of the greatest baseball players ever. However, many of their names and contributions have fallen from memory. On Feb. 8, the Pittsburgh Pirates hoped to change that neglect by giving a presentation on Negro League baseball in Pittsburgh to a full room of Duquesne students. Jeff Mallory, director of … Continue reading Local Negro League history examined at Duquesne

Duquesne to open fund for minorities

By Marie Jubert | The Duquesne Duke Duquesne announced the creation of the $1 million Cumberland W. Posey Jr. Endowed Fund this month to provide financial support to minority students during a time of a personal crisis. The fund will be available next academic year, according to vice president of University advancement John Plante. The fund will serve minority students who encounter financial difficulty due … Continue reading Duquesne to open fund for minorities