New $68 million health sciences facility approved

Eliyahu Gasson | editor-in-chief Plans for a new health sciences building at Duquesne University received unanimous approval from the Pittsburgh Planning Commission on Tuesday, clearing a key step forward for a project that university officials describe as the capstone of ongoing improvements along Forbes Avenue. The proposal called for the construction of an 80,000-square-foot facility to replace the university’s existing John G. Rangos Sr. School … Continue reading New $68 million health sciences facility approved

Student walks after life-threatening accident

Eliyahu Gasson | editor-in-chief Sophomore Duquesne football player Tyler Glover and his friends went out to a trail in Collier Township around 8 p.m. on Nov. 24. They took a side-by-side utility vehicle to clear away fallen trees and broken branches that had fallen because of high winds. That nighttime trip would change Glover’s life. Glover was riding in the utility vehicle as they crept … Continue reading Student walks after life-threatening accident

Health science professors talk race, bias awareness in classroom

Katia Faroun & Gillian Fitzgerald | The Duquesne Duke 04/08/2021 Everyone has different lived experiences that are unique to them as individuals of unique backgrounds, but understanding these differences is what actually makes a difference — especially when it comes to health care. Because of this, Duquesne health science professors make it one of their key objectives to teach on racial sensitivity and bias awareness … Continue reading Health science professors talk race, bias awareness in classroom