Ugandan nun gets honorary degree

By Kaye Burnet | The Duquesne Duke Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe’s 4-foot-9-inch height means she can barely see over the podium in Duquesne’s Africa Room, but Honors College Director Kathleen Roberts says Nyirumbe’s small stature doesn’t seem to limit her courage. “I’m proud to welcome a woman who once offered to fistfight Stephen Colbert,” Roberts said with a smile, referencing Nyirumbe’s joking threats to the television … Continue reading Ugandan nun gets honorary degree

The Duquesne DukeFebruary 11, 2015Leave a comment

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Underdeveloped countries struggle with breast cancer

By Allison Keene | Student Columnist For the month of October, pink is the common color seen representing breast cancer awareness. In solidarity with men and women suffering from breast cancer, organizations across the country sponsor fundraising events, professional sports teams sell pink merchandise and millions of people proudly wear the color. Americans may be vocal about prevention and awareness, but in Uganda women don’t … Continue reading Underdeveloped countries struggle with breast cancer

The Duquesne DukeOctober 23, 2013Leave a comment