Calhoun Named Associate Provost

She will succeed Dr. Darlene Weaver, who is leaving the University to become provost and executive vice president at the University of Dayton.

“We are pleased to have Dr. Calhoun take on this important role,” said Provost Dr. David Dausey. “She is an accomplished educator and scholar who will strengthen our abilities to deliver a world-class academic experience for our students.”

A national leader in physician assistant (PA) education, Calhoun currently serves as the associate dean for academic affairs and research at the Rangos School of Health Sciences. She has held various positions at Duquesne for more than 20 years, including chair and associate professor of physician assistant studies. In addition, Calhoun has worked as an accreditation consultant for other PA programs throughout the country and as an expert witness on the practice of physician assistants in medical malpractice cases. Her research focuses on infectious diseases, including AIDS.

Calhoun earned a doctoral degree in infectious diseases and microbiology at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health and her master’s and bachelor’s degrees from St. Francis University.