Volunteer's hard work earns tickets to Invesco party Aug 29, 2008
" Lt. Hoffman, 28, is a graduate of West Allegheny High School and West Virginia University. After enlisting in the Army, he was first sent to Fort Bragg with the 82nd Airborne, and then was encouraged to undergo officers' training. After getting his master's at Duquesne University, he was commissioned as an army officer at the University of Pittsburgh's ROTC. His wife, who has been commuting back and forth from Pittsburgh to Colorado, said she was taken aback when she arrived at the Denver... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Kieron Achara Signs with UPIM Bologna Aug 28, 2008
Duquesne University - Official Athletic Site ... PITTSBURGH - Former Duquesne University forward/center (Stirling, Scotland/Maine Central Institute) has signed a one-year contract with a two-year option to play basketball for UPIM Bologna it was announced today. (Goduquesne.com)
PG West: Moon looks to keep volleyball playoff streak going (Today) Aug 28, 2008
"She is one of the best players in the WPIAL. We try to get the ball to her as much as possible. She has already accepted a scholarship offer to Duquesne University. "Layne is a three-time WPIAL hurdles champion who also won a PIAA title last year. At times it looks as if she has springs in her shoes. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
10 hot spots for the college-age crowd Aug 28, 2008
Kathy SaeNgian, a senior a Duquesne University, worked as a summer intern at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. First published on August 28, 2008 at 12:00 am Online: Print: Copyright. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Lewinson seals the deal with Duquesne Aug 26, 2008
On Friday, while on a visit to the school, 6-foot-9, 240-pound graduating senior post player Oliver Lewinson inked his deal with Duquesne University. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Duquesne Sports -- Rivals.com)
SoZo's to shine with 'Light' Aug 26, 2008
Colussy dropped out of Duquesne University to focus on the pop-punk band he was in at the time, Transition, with Harrison Wargo, a bassist-turned-pianist and singer. When Transition broke up, Wargo and Colussy went on to find a lead singer, a drummer and a bassist for a new band -- The Morning Light. (Daily Collegian, PA)
The Ivy League: A place where it's still all about the game, not the money Aug 24, 2008
Dan Kopolovich, a McKeesport native and junior quarterback at Princeton, came back to Pittsburgh this summer and took two physics courses at Duquesne University. When he wasn't going to class or studying, Kopolovich, a pre-med major, was shadowing Dr. David Neuschwander, McKeesport High School's team orthopedist. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Men's Tennis Adds Two to Roster Aug 23, 2008
Duquesne University - Official Athletic Site ... Duquesne University men's tennis coach recently announced the addition of two student-athletes to the 2008-09 roster. (Goduquesne.com)
Loyola ranks No. 1 as great value Aug 23, 2008
Tulane University tied with the University of Miami at 51st place, and LSU ranked 130th, along with Duquesne University, Kansas State University and Samford University in Birmingham. The University of New Orleans was unranked in Tier 4, as were Louisiana Tech University and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Potomac State College gets new English instructor Aug 23, 2008
Oberlechner earned his master s in fine arts degree in creative writing (fiction) from WVU and his bachelor s degree in English from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pa. He previously served as a visiting lecturer at WVU and as an instructor at Pierpont Community College in Fairmont, W.Va. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Mt. Lebanon teacher charged in sex sting Aug 23, 2008
According to his Web posting, he has a master's degree in education from Duquesne University, and said on the Web page that he was working toward a second master's at the University of Phoenix Online. Mr. Salvo also said that he is a certified tennis instructor. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Police identify suspect in fatal shooting near Homestead bar Aug 22, 2008
Mr. Ferguson was once a student at Duquesne University, but he hadn't been enrolled in classes since the spring of 2005, according to the university. Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Mr. Glaze is asked to call county police homicide detectives at 412-473-1300. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
PG North: Mars jumps up to Class AAA but will still have some neighborly rivals (Today) Aug 21, 2008
Mars has nine starters returning on both sides of the ball, including six two-way starters, but the Planets must replace 4,000-yard career rusher Bill Bair, who has moved on to Duquesne University. Bair led the WPIAL in rushing with 2,287 yards and 31 touchdowns last season. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Mark Sikora Named Assistant Coach Aug 20, 2008
Duquesne University - Official Athletic Site ... Duquesne University men's soccer coach recently named as his assistant coach. (Goduquesne.com)
Philip Fayne to Forego Senior Season Due to Medical Condition Aug 19, 2008
Duquesne University - Official Athletic Site ... PITTSBURGH - Duquesne University head men's basketball coach announced today that Philip Fayne (Carbondale, Ill ... "He's a strong rebounder, runs the floor extremely well and has very good touch from the perimeter. Oliver has the potential to help us this year and he also has a tremendous upside. He is young man of very high character and is a good student. He will be a great addition to the Duquesne University basketball program.". (Goduquesne.com)
Coach Jerry Schmitt Radio Show Aug 18, 2008
Duquesne University - Official Athletic Site. Men. (Goduquesne.com)
OLGA IVANOVA: A free press? Not this time Aug 18, 2008
Olga Ivanova, a master s degree candidate at Duquesne University, is an intern at The Washington Post. Comments. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Obituary: Francis E. "McGee" Mannion / Former basketball coach at Bishop Boyle High School (Today) Aug 18, 2008
A graduate of Duquesne University, Mr. Mannion stayed on the job as a history teacher and the only head basketball coach in the school's history until it was closed by the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh after 1986-87 due to declining enrollment ... He was hired as a teacher and athletic director at Oakland Catholic and was responsible for the hiring of Suzie McConnell Serio, who is now the women's head coach at Duquesne University. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Buena Vista announces faculty changes Aug 17, 2008
D. in communication and rhetorical studies from Duquesne University this year. He has been an adjunct instructor of English and communication since 2005 at Robert Morris University. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Doctors debate when to declare organ donors dead Aug 15, 2008
CE mark, training, seminars, webinars: CITRA at Duquesne University. www. (Yahoo News)
Power Medical Interventions, Inc. Appoints Mary Kay Scucci to Board of Directors Aug 15, 2008
D. in Accounting and Finance from Rutgers University, an MBA from The Wharton School of Business, a bachelor's degree in accounting from William Paterson University and a bachelor's degree in political science from Duquesne University. About Power Medical Interventions, Inc.. (Primezone Releases)
Duquesne University Unveils Duquesne Athletic Fund Aug 14, 2008
Duquesne University - Official Athletic Site ... Duquesne University Director of Athletics recently announced the unveiling of the Duquesne Athletic Fund, the new fundraising and development arm of Duquesne's Department of Athletics. (Goduquesne.com)
CECILY A. REDDINGTON was born to Adams Jablousky and Josephine Schalady (3) Aug 14, 2008
She had also spent four years teaching Latin at Duquesne University in Pennsylvania as she had also majored in Latin and Greek. Cecily was broadly cultured and very artistic. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Former Olympic medal winner McConnell-Serio still can't get enough of the games (Today) Aug 14, 2008
Suzie McConnell Serio, Duquesne University women''s basketball coach, and former Olympian ... In April of 2007 she took the position of the head coach of the women's basketball team at Duquesne University. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Dukes Picked to Finish Fifth in the NEC Aug 13, 2008
Duquesne University - Official Athletic Site ... PITTSBURGH - Duquesne University has been picked to finish fifth in its inaugural season in the Northeast Conference Football League, according to a preseason poll of the league's eight head coaches released today. (Goduquesne.com)
Sports news briefs (Today) Aug 13, 2008
Duquesne University was picked to finish fifth in its first football season in the Northeast Conference. The Dukes, who left the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference after 10 titles in 14 seasons, return 13 starters from their 6-4 team from a year ago. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Kristin Coates Named Cheerleading Coach Aug 12, 2008
Duquesne University - Official Athletic Site ... The Duquesne University department of athletics has announced the hiring of Kristin Coates as head cheerleading coach and Cyndi Hadfield as assistant coach for the squad. (Goduquesne.com)
Holden living his dream in Russia Aug 11, 2008
One day, sitting in Darelle Porter's office when Porter was the Duquesne University coach, Holden spotted an application on the desk for playing overseas. He started reading it while Porter was away for a minute. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
PG North/East: Fox Chapel's Graciano wins 17th Churchill club title (Today) Aug 7, 2008
A member at Churchill since his youth, Graciano played golf at Duquesne University after graduating from Churchill Area High School in 1975. He would go on to enter some national amateur tournaments, placing in the top 10 of at least two, including the 1980 Southwestern Amateur championship. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Tamburitzans planning annual stop in city Aug 7, 2008
The Duquesne University Tamburitzans will perform at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12 at the Chippewa Falls Middle School auditorium. Tamburitzans are a group of college students who present music, songs and dances of Eastern Europe and neighboring cultures. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Duquesne Training Camp: New era sets off waves of excitement Aug 6, 2008
The Duquesne University football players and coaches talked about it, felt it and looked at it as they trotted onto the field for the first day of practice Monday. Mostly, they were excited about it. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Derek Patrizio Named to A-10 Pre-Season All-Rookie Team Aug 5, 2008
Duquesne University - Official Athletic Site ... Duquesne University freshman (Downingtown, Pa. (Goduquesne.com)
Sunday North: Vincentian grad working hard to improve during the offseaon (Today) Aug 3, 2008
One would think Jason Duty would have been ecstatic about his contributions to the Duquesne University basketball team this past season. A walk-on and 2006 Vincentian Academy graduate, he played in 25 games for the Dukes -- including nine starts -- which are remarkable numbers for a non-scholarship player. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Aljoe-Reasoner Aug 3, 2008
She graduated from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pa. The groom is the son of Susan and the late Stephen Reasoner of Little Rock, Ark. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Wounded player's suit against Duquesne can proceed (Yesterday) Aug 2, 2008
The state Superior Court this week ruled that a former member of the Duquesne University basketball team who was wounded nearly two years ago in an on-campus shooting can proceed with his lawsuit against the school. The suit was filed in April 2007 by Stuard Baldonado, a 6-foot-7-inch transfer from a Florida junior college who never played a game for the Dukes. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
PG East: Penn Hills man enjoys time with Federation League team (Today) Jul 31, 2008
He also plans on starting law school at Duquesne University. Graduating from Shady Side Academy in 2003, Zoeller signed a letter of intent to play at Ohio State. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Graffiti writer paints poetic Jul 30, 2008
Duquesne University English Professor Linda Kinnahan, whose interest was sparked when she saw the story on television, said the ragged claws are often read as an image of fragmentation and disconnection. "He might have felt alienated," she said, when asked why the tagger picked the particular quotation. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Men's Soccer Announces 2008 Newcomers Jul 26, 2008
Duquesne University - Official Athletic Site ... Duquesne University second year men's soccer coach announced today his newcomers for 2008 as nine student-athletes made commitments to Duquesne and will attend classes this fall. (Goduquesne.com)
Merrimack College gets new president Aug. 1 Jul 25, 2008
He earned his B.A. from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, an M.A. from Catholic University in Washington, D.C. and an M.A. and a PhD. from Fordham University in New York. With all those degrees I made up for the rest of the family, says Champagne. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Duquesne University and AM NEWSTALK 1360 Reach Football Broadcast Agreement Jul 24, 2008
Duquesne University - Official Athletic Site ... PITTSBURGH - Director of Athletics Greg Amodio announced today that Duquesne University and AM NEWSTALK 1360 have reached an agreement that will secure AM 1360 as the radio home of Dukes football for the next two seasons ... "AM 1360's 5,000 watt signal will be the conduit by which listeners throughout Western Pennsylvania can be a part of the continued growth and success of Duquesne University football," Serena added. (Goduquesne.com)
Local activists hope to mobilize Catholic voters Jul 24, 2008
"Catholic social thought is the best kept secret in the Catholic Church," said Christina Astorga, director of the Spiritan Center for the Study of Catholic Social Thought at Duquesne University, which hosted the gathering. The main speaker was Chris Korzen, executive director of Catholics United, a like-minded organization with more liberty to lobby. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
For him, a flight into the wild blue yonder Jul 21, 2008
After his discharge, he attended Duquesne University Law School and later worked for what was then Rockwell International as a corporate lawyer. Flying remained his lifelong hobby and passion. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Music therapy helps people deal with burn-out Jul 18, 2008
Locally, Duquesne University and Slippery Rock University offer degree programs approved by the American Music Therapy Association, Inc.. Now, the music of Mozart is understood to increase math ability in children. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Academic achievments initiate on the court success Jul 18, 2008
After earning a bachelor of arts degree in journalism/mass communications, Ellis will continue her education in the fall with a full tuition scholarship to the Duquesne University School of Law. graduated with a bachelor of science degree in physical education after registering a four-year cumulative grade point average of 3. (Gobonnies.com)
Fire victim's last words inspire many Jul 16, 2008
Kenneth, known as Kenny Ray, attended Duquesne University. There he joined the Groove Phi Groove Fraternity, dedicated to helping college-educated black men mentor others. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Obituary: Dave Ricketts / Former catcher, coach for Pirates, Cardinals (Today) Jul 15, 2008
Mr. Ricketts was born in Pottstown, Montgomery County, and went to college at Duquesne University, following his brother Dick, who starred on the baseball and basketball teams. Dick Ricketts, who died in 1988, remains the Dukes' all-time leading basketball scorer and rebounder. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Carmen Bruce Named Women's Basketball Assistant Coach Jul 13, 2008
Duquesne University - Official Athletic Site ... PITTSBURGH - Duquesne University head women's basketball coach has named Pittsburgh native and Duquesne graduate assistant coach. (Goduquesne.com)
Bruce joins Dukes staff (07/11/2008) Jul 13, 2008
Carmen Bruce, a former standout player at Duquesne University and a graduate student last year in the school's athletics marketing department, has been hired as an assistant coach on Suzie McConnell-Serio's women's basketball staff. Bruce, who had 921 points and 290 assists at Duquesne in 2006 and 2007, started her collegiate career at Georgetown where she averaged 7. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Local lawsuit tests Supreme Court's gun ruling Jul 13, 2008
" in a crowded theater, there can be some regulation on firearms, as well. Duquesne University law professor Kenneth Gormley called Mr. Chontos' argument "a manufactured" one. "There are lots of individual rights that come with limitations," he said. By committing a crime, the felon has forfeited a number of rights, including the right to serve on a jury and to vote, as well as the right to own a firearm, he said. Mr. Barton, 48, was convicted in 1995 of receiving stolen property -- which was a... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Baseball runs through Tracy's blood Jul 13, 2008
" But when your father is involved in the Major Leagues, it certainly isn't hard for a kid to make room in his heart for baseball. And that's exactly what Chad and his siblings did. Love of the game was far from forced onto the Tracy children, it was merely inherited. And who could blame them? From early in their childhood they were surrounded by baseball, attended Major League games and got to experience the one-of-a-kind atmosphere on a fairly regular basis. And it stuck to all three of them.... (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Reader forum: What do you think? Jul 8, 2008
Kevin Ferra originally from Shaler, PA North Catholic and Duquesne University Education. First published on July 8, 2008 at 8:40 am Online: Print: Copyright. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Forum focuses on recent bloodshed Jul 8, 2008
But the recent bloodshed will be a central topic when the "Coalition Against Violence" meets tonight at Duquesne University and releases several reports that outline how people from all corners of society can play a role in making their communities safer ... The event's speakers include Mr. Stevens; Valerie S. Dixon, executive director of the Prevent Another Crime Today initiative; and Charles Dougherty, president of Duquesne University. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Using DNA in smaller crimes could clog the criminal justice system Jul 7, 2008
"You've got people saying you've got to look at old cases, you have the people who are investigating crimes, you have the people who are prosecuting crimes, and we're all taxing a system that has finite capacity," said John Rago, founding director of the Cyril H. Wecht Institute of Forensic Science and Law at Duquesne University. "We always deal with a backlog as it is," said Fred Fochtman, director of laboratories at the Allegheny County medical examiner's office, which handles DNA evidence for... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Clay Court Championships: Latrobe's Kissell captures crown Jul 6, 2008
and will be a freshman at Virginia Tech, won the singles title Friday with a 6-3, 6-2 victory against Jeremy McClelland, a Duquesne University junior-to-be from Wheeling, W.Va. $10,000 Futures of Pittsburgh. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Guitarist to perform in Australia Jul 5, 2008
John Heller/Post-Gazette Josh Gawaldo, center, a Duquesne University music student, will play for World Youth Day with Pope Benedict XVI in Australia this month ... Now a junior majoring in music at Duquesne University, Mr. Gawaldo is about to head to Australia to play at an international Catholic youth celebration that will include Pope Benedict XVI. ... He was accepted to the music school at Duquesne University, majoring in music technology. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Mellow staff aids lawyers request in DeNaples grand jury leak probe Jul 4, 2008
Generally speaking, there s nothing to prevent an attorney from trying other avenues to obtain information sought in a subpoena, said Bruce Ledewitz, a prominent Duquesne University Law School professor in Pittsburgh. But misrepresentation to get information is a different issue, he added. (Scranton Times, PA)
Duquesne program helps women prepare for advancement Jul 4, 2008
Joe Wojcik Angela Arrington says she hopes a new program at Duquesne University will help women move up the corporate ladder. Related News. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Dukes Place 116 on Atlantic 10 Commissioner's Honor Roll Jul 3, 2008
Duquesne University - Official Athletic Site ... The list included 116 Duquesne University student-athletes, which is the most by any single school on the 1,104-member list. (Goduquesne.com)
Forget sweet 16: Darwin, Duquesne fete 200 years Jul 3, 2008
To add clarity to the controversy, Duquesne University biology professors David Lampe and John Pollock are pressing forward with a university campaign to school the public on evolution. In the next 18 months, they plan to take their campaign citywide to help eliminate residual doubt about the theory that's fueled the science versus religion debate. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Ganassi shuts down Franchitti's race team Jul 2, 2008
Duquesne University AD Greg Amodio signed a five-year extension that extends his contract through the 2013-14 academic year. COLLEGE BASKETBALL. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Greg Amodio Receives Contract Extension Jul 2, 2008
Duquesne University - Official Athletic Site ... PITTSBURGH - Duquesne University President Dr. Charles Dougherty announced today that Director of Athletics has signed a five-year contract extension. (Goduquesne.com)
Amodio receives extension Jul 2, 2008
Duquesne University President Dr. Charles Dougherty announced today that Director of Athletics Greg Amodio has signed a five-year contract extension. The extension will keep Amodio at Duquesne through the 2013-14 academic year. (Duquesne Sports -- Rivals.com)
Column: The saga of Shawn James Jul 2, 2008
Head coach Ron Everhart left for Duquesne University, which threw a wrench in James' plans. As Everhart went, so did James, to Duquesne. (Northeastern News, MA)
Sports news briefs (07/02/2008) Jul 2, 2008
Fullback Josh Rue, a graduate of Gateway High School and Duquesne University, also is a member of the Gladiators. Golf. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Service to give family closure Jun 29, 2008
He graduated from St. Ann's grade school, Benedictine High and Duquesne University, with a bachelor's degree in nursing. CONTINUED 1. (Cleveland.com)