Hundreds of pharmacy students trained to administer COVID-19 vaccines

Kellen Stepler & Zoe Stratos | The Duquesne Duke 1/28/2021 Levi DeBlase knew that as a pharmacist, giving vaccines was in the job description. He didn’t realize that he would be administering life saving vaccines to combat a pandemic — all as a student pharmacist. DeBlase is currently one of 322 Duquesne pharmacy students that have completed the pharmacy-based immunization training certificate. By Jan. 29, … Continue reading Hundreds of pharmacy students trained to administer COVID-19 vaccines

Developers target Strip for new housing

By Jen Cardone | The Duquesne Duke Pittsburgh’s historic Strip District, home to exotic grocers and independent businesses, is on its way to becoming a residential hotspot. According to executive director of Neighbors in the Strip Becky Rodgers, the Buncher Co., based out of Pittsburgh, plans on connecting Railroad Street at 21st down to 11th Street. It will run parallel to Smallman Street and Penn … Continue reading Developers target Strip for new housing

PSU dance marathon raises $13 million

By Andy Hornak | The Duquesne Duke Penn State students and alumni gathered in Bryce Jordan Center this past weekend for a 46-hour dance marathon that raised over $13 million for cancer research. THON, a three-day continuous dance marathon, brought together thousands of people to provide emotional and financial support for children suffering from various forms of pediatric cancer. Ninety-six percent all of the proceeds … Continue reading PSU dance marathon raises $13 million