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Renovations in Palumbo create little change in Power Center

1/24/2018 Luke Schrum | Staff Writer Duquesne University’s A.J. Palumbo Center is set to undergo a comprehensive renovation project to modernize the athletic complex, which is home to Duquesne’s student-athlete training facilities, administrative offices for the athletic department and is host to Dukes basketball and volleyball games. Originally opened in 1988, the Palumbo Center has received periodic updates and renovations in the decades since. Those … Continue reading Renovations in Palumbo create little change in Power Center

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Home is where the court is

By Leah Devorak | Layout Editor Duquesne’s history with basketball is long and diverse. Since officially going varsity back in 1914, the Dukes have experienced everything from championship winning teams to barely even making it out of last place. It’s served to give the team an interesting story, but what most Duquesners don’t realize is that the trials and errors once faced aren’t all there … Continue reading Home is where the court is

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New councils, new look for business school

Kaye Burnet | Asst. News Editor The Dean of the Palumbo Donahue School of Business announced a series of future innovations for the school during a formal dinner on April 9. The changes include dramatic renovations to Rockwell Hall and the addition of two new advisory councils for the school. Dean McFarlin, business school dean since 2013, said the school is working with Duquesne’s Facilities … Continue reading New councils, new look for business school

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Duquesne hosts NCAA games at Consol

By Brandon Addeo | The Duquesne Duke Duquesne hosted six second and third round games of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament last week at CONSOL Energy Center, marking the fourth time in history it has hosted early-round games of the national tournament. Eight teams from the East and Midwest regions competed in Pittsburgh. Teams played four second round games March 19 and two third round … Continue reading Duquesne hosts NCAA games at Consol

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Duquesne to add garage in future

By Aaron Warnick | Photo Editor Duquesne University is adding a new parking garage to campus. The new garage will stand where the Bagamoyo building stood on for over 100 years. The building was located on Forbes Avenue between the existing parking garage and the A.J. Palumbo Center. Demolition of the Bagamoyo building began in May and was completed in August. The space will be … Continue reading Duquesne to add garage in future

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Business School one of top 100

By Wes Crosby | News Editor The A.J. Palumbo-Donahue School of Business, in its centennial year, has again been named one of the nation’s top 100 undergraduate business schools and received accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International. Bloomberg Businessweek named the A.J. Palumbo School of Business Administration among the nation’s top 100 undergraduate business schools for the third consecutive year. The school was … Continue reading Business School one of top 100

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University hires new business school dean

By Victor Essel | The Duquesne Duke President Charles J. Dougherty has named Dean B. McFarlin the new dean of the Palumbo-Donahue School of Business, effective July 1. “Dr. McFarlin brings to us years of experience as the chair of the largest major at Dayton University’s School of Business,” Dougherty said. “He also has a strong record of fundraising and grant-getting. These skills will be … Continue reading University hires new business school dean

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