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Dr. Ewing will succeed Dr. David Dausey, who will become Duquesne’s 14th president on July 1, 2026.
Fourth-year school psychology PhD student Athena Vafiadis, GE’27, hopes to minimize risks and consequences associated with youth social media use and help parents and educators understand how they can play a part.
Duquesne first year Lindsay Kivlan won the National Collegiate Acrobatics & Tumbling Association (NCATA) Individual Event national title in Open Tumbling, highlighting the Dukes' first-ever appearance in the national individual event finals.
Dr. David J. Dausey, a nationally recognized leader in higher education and public health, has been appointed as the University’s 14th president.
Fundraising is underway for a new Forbes Avenue facility that will consolidate programs, favorably locate clinical services and strengthen Duquesne’s role in regional health care
Leila Doran, A'26, planned to be a dentist. She enjoyed science classes and hands-on work, but once she arrived on the Bluff and had the opportunity to explore all her interests, she found herself to be “more of a creative.” Thanks to a professor who walked alongside her, Leila had the opportunity to work with the Ryan Shazier Fund for Spinal Rehabilitation, founded by former Pittsburgh Steeler Ryan Shazier after sustaining a spinal cord injury during a game.
Luke Poljak, B’27, is an idea person, but he doesn’t just brainstorm—he knows what he wants to achieve and takes intentional steps toward success. After a few years in the workforce and an associate degree, Luke is on the Bluff pursuing a double major in finance and entrepreneurship and innovation.
My interview day on campus was wonderful. It felt like home. The faculty made
me feel like they cared about the students, much more than any other school I visited.
“Anything I need, I go in the Liberal Arts office and they guide me. They prepare
me for interviews, and when I got my internship, they were some of the first people
I told.”
“I aspire to be a college professor at a small liberal arts school where I can
be very involved and help students inside and outside the classroom. I want to be
very involved in whatever community I’m in.”
That was the moment where I thought, 'Oh my gosh, what I'm doing really matters.
I'm giving this young person an opportunity to share what he's thinking and what he's
been through in a safe space through music.
Bluff Stories
Duquesne University President Ken Gormley has named April Barton, dean of the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University, the inaugural recipient of the Dean John J. Sciullo Award for Distinguished Academic Leadership, recognizing her exemplary service to the University and the law school community.
Dr. Kevin Henderson will become director on Wednesday, July 1, bringing experience from his roles as associate director of the Honors College and founding coordinator of the Office of Student Fellowships. He succeeds Dr. Kathleen Roberts.
University President Ken Gormley has again reappointed April M. Barton as dean of the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University, continuing her leadership during a period of strong momentum and national recognition for the school.