Kyla embraces research opportunities at the School of Science and Engineering.
Her current work focuses on biomedical photoacoustics, which is the detection of particles
and cells using light and sound.
This could allow sick patients to receive blood test results faster, and it could
lead to earlier detection of diseases like cancer.
Duquesne Celebrates Ribbon Cutting on New College of Osteopathic Medicine
Duquesne marks a milestone in the boldest initiative of its history with the opening
of the New College of Osteopathic Medicine. Watch the highlight video and read the
story!
Duquesne Announces $1M Endowed Chair to Honor Eugene P. Beard
Duquesne University President Ken Gormley announced the creation of a new $1 million
endowed chair to honor one of the University’s most generous benefactors.
Duquesne University President Ken Gormley has named Dr. Leanna Fenneberg as the University’s
next senior vice president of student life, effective June 3, 2024.
New Duquesne University program provides tailored educational and placement opportunities
for workers in the western Pennsylvania biotechnology sector, recently received a
$300,000 grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation.
Duquesne University Named Best College for Veterans
Duquesne University has been named one of the best colleges for veterans by the Military
Times Best for Vets, Colleges ranking and also recently named a Top 10 Military Friendly
School.
Graduate and Professional Programs Excel in U.S. News Rankings
Duquesne's Nursing, Law and Health Sciences programs showcased among the nation’s
best according to the U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings.
Club Sports Receives Inaugural Funding
A total of $50,000 will be split among the 13 Duquesne Club Sports teams from the
endowment established by President Gormley in the fall of 2023.
Onyx Woman Network’s Woman of the Year: Crystal McCormick Ware
The Onyx Woman Network has named Crystal McCormick Ware, chief diversity officer and senior advisor to the president for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), its 2024 Woman of the Year.
Robotics Startup Aquatonomy Wins 2023-2024 Duquesne New Venture Challenge
Duquesne University's Palumbo-Donahue School of Business announces that Aquatonomy, developers of submersible autonomous robotics technologies, is the winner of the 2023-2024 Duquesne New Venture Challenge (DNVC). Aquatonomy team members include Dr. Michael Kaess, Dr. Xiaoyu Kaess and Jane K. Joseph, a 2012 Duquesne graduate.
Distinguished Professor Emeritus Sam Hazo Honored at Common Wealth Awards
Renowned poet and Duquesne University McAnulty Distinguished Professor Emeritus of English Dr. Sam Hazo was recently honored at the 45th annual Common Wealth Awards of Distinguished Service in the category of literature.