Generett named new VP for Community Engagement

Zach Landau | A&E Editor Over the summer, Duquesne welcomed a new face to a brand new position. On July 31, President Ken Gormley announced the appointment of William Generett to the position of vice president for community engagement. In an interview with The Duke, Generett described part of the role of the position as featuring the work the university has done in the Pittsburgh … Continue reading Generett named new VP for Community Engagement

Tamburitzans part ways with Duquesne

By Jen Cardone | The Duquesne Duke After a rich 77-year history of being affiliated with the University, the Duquesne Tamburitzans are now on their own. The University announced Friday that the Tamburitzans would become an independent, nonprofit organization due to a 40 percent decrease in applicants. With independent status, the Tammies can audition students from other universities. Paul Stafura, managing director of the Tamburitzans, … Continue reading Tamburitzans part ways with Duquesne

Show me the money: President’s pay nears $700K

By Julian Routh and Brittney Jackson | The Duquesne Duke Duquesne University President Charles Dougherty is among the top 100 highest paid presidents of private institutions in the country. Dougherty, who is the 97th highest paid, made $678,893 in 2011, according to a Chronicle of Higher Education report of the latest endowment data available. The outlet gathered 2011 salary information from 550 chief executives at … Continue reading Show me the money: President’s pay nears $700K