Saudi king seeks sense of Obama policy on U.S. trip... Nov 7, 2008
"The portrayal of Obama as a candidate of change has disturbed them," said Kent F. Moors, an energy policy expert at Duquesne University in the United States. POST 9/11 STRATEGY. (The Drudge Report)
CMU's endowment takes hit from market Nov 7, 2008
Duquesne University said it, too, had taken a hit in the market, though its endowment is a fraction of Pitt's and Carnegie Mellon's, so the investment loss in dollars would likely be less. As of Sept. 30, Duquesne's endowment value stood at $142 million, down from $166. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
On the Radar: Things to watch and people to look for in district high school sports (Today) Nov 7, 2008
She's a Duquesne University basketball recruit, but she digs volleyball, too. A 6-foot-1 senior, she had 15 kills in West Allegheny's WPIAL Class AA championship win Saturday against Hopewell. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Athletics Director Nov 6, 2008
Massari graduated from Sacramento State with a bachelor's degree in history and worked on his master's in leadership from Duquesne University. At Sacramento State he was a four-year scholarship football player for the Hornets from 1987-91. (Ucsbgauchos.com)
Pirate Season Preview Nov 2, 2008
The 6'6" sophomore transferred from Duquesne University and sat out 2007-08, but will have 3 season of eligibility remaining for Seton Hall. Mitchell was the 2007 A-10 Conference Rookie of The Year and demonstrated a level of versatility on the wing that seems to match perfectly for the Pirates: 16.4 PPG, 5.4 RPG in just 27 MPG, shooting .451 FG, .729 FT, and .400 3PT (44/110). Mitchell will undoubtedly be called upon to pick up for the bulk of the scoring needed to be replaced by the gradation... (Seton Hall Sports -- Rivals.com)
DU Swim Teams Listed Among Nations Elite Academically Oct 31, 2008
Duquesne University - Official Athletic Site ... Duquesne University's men's and women's swimming teams were both listed in the recently released College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) Division I Academic All-America rankings. (Goduquesne.com)
Monique Lefort Named A-10 Rookie of the Week Oct 31, 2008
Duquesne University - Official Athletic Site ... Duquesne University freshman swimmer (Cut Off, La. (Goduquesne.com)
Final Regular-Season Home Weekend on Tap for Billikens Oct 30, 2008
The top six teams in the league standings advance to the A-10 Championship, which will be held at Rooney Field at Duquesne University (Pittsburgh, Pa. Nov. 13-16. (Slubillikens.com)
UCLA To Face Love and Basketball In First Exhibition Game Nov. 2 Oct 30, 2008
Butts, a standout player at the University of Tennessee (2001-04) and then in the WNBA, came West from Duquesne University (Pittsburgh, PA), where she was an assistant coach in 2007-08. In addition, will continue on staff as the Director of Operations after serving on the Bruin coaching staff for the previous 19 seasons. (Uclabruins.com)
She brings energy to the task of saving it Oct 30, 2008
She has a degree in environmental studies from Allegheny College and is working toward a master's in the field from Duquesne University, but proudly sees the world through a blue-collar prism, having grown up in Upper Burrell outside New Kensington. She pictures men like her dad and uncles going up the ladders to give the city its environmental makeover, and she intends to make that work meaningful. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Women's Rowing Oct 30, 2008
Duquesne University - Official Athletic Site. Men. (Goduquesne.com)
Mancations: Guys get away to make memories, sustain friendships Oct 29, 2008
For months, Brian Davis and his four Duquesne University buddies plotted their May getaway -- a trip to celebrate his 21st birthday at the intersection of chance, kitsch and cleavage, better known as Las Vegas. Although he's a fan of the cult-movie classic "Swingers," which stars Vince Vaughn and his pals on a spin through the Strip, Davis had never visited the razzle-dazzle desert town. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Bill Barton Promoted to Associate Head Men's Basketball Coach Oct 28, 2008
Duquesne University - Official Athletic Site ... PITTSBURGH - Duquesne University head men's basketball coach announced today that second-year assistant has been elevated to associate head coach ... "It is an honor and a privilege to work for and Duquesne University," said Barton. (Goduquesne.com)
Sacred Heart Pioneers Battle Back for 29-17 Win at Duquesne Oct 26, 2008
(October 25, 2008) - The Sacred Heart Pioneers dug themselves out of an early 17-0 hole with 29 unanswered points on their way to a 29-17 win at Duquesne University Saturday afternoon in Northeast Conference play. SHU quarterback (Swansea, IL) overcame two first quarter interceptions in the red zone to finish 27-of-34 for 268 yards and two touchdowns, setting a new school record for career touchdowns passes at 41. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Penn State alumnus documents Iraq experience Oct 24, 2008
The music for the film was composed by Joseph Miller, who was in the process of getting his master's degree in music from Duquesne University. This music adds a lot of interest to the film, he added. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Pioneers Travel to Duquesne for NEC Match-Up Oct 24, 2008
The Sacred Heart Pioneers hit the road this week looking to bounce back from their first loss of 2008 as they take on the NEC's newest member Duquesne University. The Pioneers are coming off a 26-21 loss at home last weekend to defending league champion Albany while the Dukes are in the midst of a three-game slide with a 35-23 loss at Central Connecticut State the latest on their ledger. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Three to be Inducted to the Duquesne University Sports Hall of Fame Oct 24, 2008
Duquesne University - Official Athletic Site ... PITTSBURGH - New Orleans Hornets guard Mike James (basketball, 1995-98), the quarterback who led the Dukes to their first two Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Football League titles, (football, 1994-97) along with former rifle coach (head coach, 1974-04) comprise the 2008-09 Duquesne University Sports Hall of Fame class announced today ... DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY SPORTS HALL OF FAME Class of 2008-09. (Goduquesne.com)
UD, WSU embark on hoops season Oct 21, 2008
DeCourcy also suspects 6-foot-6 sophomore Scott Grote, who sat out last season after transferring from Duquesne University, will make an impact. I saw him play at Duquesne as a freshman and he has such a great understanding of the game, he said. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
McConnell-Serio to Appear on Big Ten Network's "Conversations with Dave Revsine" Oct 21, 2008
Duquesne University - Official Athletic Site ... McConnell-Serio has returned to her native Pittsburgh, where she enters her second year as the head women's basketball coach at Duquesne University. (Goduquesne.com)
Volleyball Hosts West Virginia in Annual Dig for the Cure Match Today Oct 20, 2008
Duquesne University - Official Athletic Site ... PITTSBURGH - The Duquesne University volleyball team will once again help in the fight against breast cancer with their "Dig for the Cure" program to raise money for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. (Goduquesne.com)
Amy Beth Costanza (7) Oct 18, 2008
She received her undergraduate degree in 1996 from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pa. and her graduate degree in 1999 from Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, Pa. (Boerne Star, TX)
Pioneers and Great Danes Set for First Place Clash Oct 17, 2008
The Pioneers head back to Western Pennsylvania next week to face the Northeast Conference's newest member, Duquesne University. The Pioneers are 1-2 all-time against the Dukes. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Xtra Points: Challis' legacy lives on in MLB postseason (Today) Oct 17, 2008
" Soccer and football It's not unusual to see a soccer player on a football team. But most of the time, the soccer players are kickers in football. That's what makes Tom Birko's situation unusual. Birko is one of the top scorers on Montour's soccer team, which has qualified for the WPIAL playoffs. But he also is one of Montour's top receivers in football and has scored two touchdowns this season. Birko is a 5-foot-10, 170-pound senior who also plays basketball and baseball at the school.... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
College Visits in Pittsburgh PA Oct 16, 2008
Duquesne University - a private, coeducational, Catholic university founded in 1878 by the Order of the Holy Spirit with 5900 undergraduates boasts one of two pharmacy majors in the city as well as a strong music and education majors and a law school. Point Park University - an independent, coeducational, liberal arts university of 3600 students with strong dance, theater, and communications majors. (Suite101.com)
PG North: Pine-Richland needs a little help to get volleyball playoff berth (Today) Oct 16, 2008
"Carolyn has accepted a scholarship offer from Duquesne University," Gerega said. Steger is joined on the front line by two other returning starters, 5-9 senior middle blocker Melissa Morgan and 5-10 sophomore outside hitter Julia McCabe. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
PG South: As usual, Mt. Lebo is bound for volleyball playoffs (Today) Oct 16, 2008
Scheirman is a 5-foot-11 senior outside hitter who has accepted a scholarship offer to Duquesne University. Begor, a 5-11 junior setter, is the coach's daughter. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Dukes Finish Eighth at ECAC Championship Oct 16, 2008
Duquesne University - Official Athletic Site ... The Duquesne University golf team turned in an eighth place showing at the 15-team ECAC Championship in Riverhead, N.Y. The Dukes had a three-day team score of 309-297-306-912. (Goduquesne.com)
Yale University to host Wilson/ITA Northeast Regional Championships Oct 15, 2008
Army Boston College Brown University Bryant University Bucknell Columbia Cornell Dartmouth Drexel University Duquesne University Fairfield University Fairleigh Dickinson George Washington University Georgetown Harvard Holy Cross Lafayette College Marist College Monmouth University New Jersey Institute of Technology Penn State Pennsylvania Princeton Quinnipiac University Rider University Sacred Heart University St. Bonaventure University St. John's St. Peters Stony Brook Temple University UMBC... (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Obituaries for Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008 Oct 15, 2008
She continued her education by graduating from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. She received her master s degree from North-western University in Evanston, Ill. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Fred Young, Hearst-Argyle Senior VP, News, to Retire at Year End Oct 14, 2008
A graduate of Duquesne University, he is also a past president of the Congregation Brothers of Israel in Trenton, New Jersey. Bracco, who has served as VP, News and, previously, a group news executive for Hearst-Argyle since 1997, will remain at his current office located at Hearst-Argyle's KMBC-TV, the ABC affiliate in Kansas City. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Dukes Humble Hawks, 4-1 Oct 13, 2008
Duquesne University - Official Athletic Site ... The Duquesne University men's soccer team evened its Atlantic 10 record at 1-1 with a 4-1 triumph over visiting Saint Joseph's Sunday afternoon on Rooney Field. (Goduquesne.com)
Duquesne University extends its president's contract Oct 11, 2008
The Duquesne University board of directors yesterday unanimously agreed to extend the contract of President Charles Dougherty through 2016. Board Chairman P. David Pappert said the board is pleased with the growth under his leadership. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Duquesne enters public phase of fund drive Oct 11, 2008
Duquesne University yesterday announced it was entering the public phase of a campaign to raise $150 million for campus endeavors, including $50 million to create need-based scholarships. After a meeting of school directors, officials including President Charles J. Dougherty said the private phase of the drive, which began in 2003, has raised $84 million to date. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Columbus Day Parade set for Bloomfield tomorrow Oct 10, 2008
The grand marshal is Carla E. Lucente, the city's Italian consul and a Romance languages professor at Duquesne University. "It's an opportunity for the Italian-American organizations in Western Pennsylvania to celebrate their proud traditions and heritage," said Guy Costa, the parade chairman and the city's public works director. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Cross country champ flies under the radar Oct 10, 2008
McElwain said to mention any school ahead of another would be unfair, but he added that Duquesne University coach Jim Lear has "been wonderful.". "When I was sick he gave me a phone call and cheered me up," McElwain said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Pro-Obama Catholic Lawyer Resigns Board Oct 10, 2008
Nicholas Cafardi, former dean of the Duquesne University School of Law in Pittsburgh, voluntarily offered to resign from the board of trustees at Franciscan University of Steubenville, the school said in a statement. On Sept. 29, Religion News Service published a column by Cafardi in which he described backing Obama in spite of the candidate's pro-abortion rights position. (Newsmax)
2008 Golden Triangle Award Winners Announced by IABC/Pittsburgh; Bayer Wins Best in Show; Point Park University Professor Receives Communicator Award Oct 8, 2008
PITTSBURGH, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2008 Golden Triangle Awards for outstanding work by professional communicators in Western Pennsylvania were presented tonight by IABC/Pittsburgh, the local chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators at the Power Center Ballroom on the campus of Duquesne University ... List of Award Winners Advertising, Print Award of Honor: Carlow University, It All Adds Up Award of Honor: West Penn Allegheny Health System, Undercover Ads Audiovisual... (PR Newswire)
2 confirmed as Allegheny County judges Oct 8, 2008
Ms. Olson has a bachelor's degree from St. Francis University of Loretto and a law degree from Duquesne University. Mr. Williams has a bachelor's degree from Carnegie Mellon University and a law degree from Duquesne. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Dukes Ranked Sixth in Initial Regional Rankings Oct 4, 2008
Duquesne University - Official Athletic Site ... Duquesne University's men's cross country team is ranked sixth in the initial 2008 U.S. Track and Cross Country Coaches Association Mid-Atlantic region rankings dated Sept. 29. (Goduquesne.com)
Track & Field Oct 4, 2008
Duquesne University - Official Athletic Site ... Duquesne University Director of Athletics Greg Amodio recently announced the unveiling of the Duquesne Athletic Fund, the new fundraising and development arm of Duquesne's Department of Athletics. (Goduquesne.com)
Men's Soccer Oct 3, 2008
Duquesne University - Official Athletic Site ... Duquesne University Invitational. (Goduquesne.com)
Are campaign contributors buying justice? Sep 21, 2008
"The court has to be concerned with things like this," says Duquesne University law professor Ken Gormley. "If they [the Supreme Court] are going to face this issue seriously ... [the Caperton case] seems like a very attractive case to do it.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
In the District: Duquesne wins NEC debut, defeats Saint Francis, 21-7 (Today) Sep 21, 2008
The setting was perfect for Duquesne University to make its debut in the Northeast Conference. The game might not have been an artistic masterpiece, but Duquesne will gladly accept a 21-7 victory against Saint Francis last night before an overflow crowd of 2,454 at renovated Rooney Field. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
House of Worship Doubles as Sex Club, Officials Say Sep 20, 2008
"You have a right to run a church in a residential area not because of your free exercise rights under the Constitution, but simply because churches are not primarily commercial," said Bruce Ledewitz, a law professor at Duquesne University. Ledewitz said the Ondriks might have a case if they can convince authorities they're sincere about their religion and that they truly believe in their church. (Fox News)
Group to review Taser protocols in county Sep 18, 2008
Members of the group include University of Pittsburgh law professor John M. Burkoff; UPMC senior vice president and chief legal officer Robert J. Cindrich; Duquesne University law professor and Allegheny County Bar Association President Kenneth G. Gormley; University of Pittsburgh law professor David A. Harris; former U.S. Attorney J. Alan Johnson; Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association president and Harrison Township police Chief Michael Klein; administrative judge Donna Jo McDaniel;... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
United America Indemnity, Ltd. Announces the Appointment of Paul Brocklebank as Senior Vice President of Underwriting for United National Group Sep 16, 2008
Mr. Brocklebank received his Bachelor's of Arts from Westminster College, his Master of Arts from Carnegie Mellon University and his Juris Doctorate from Duquesne University School of Law. Mr. Brocklebank also holds the Chartered Property lty Underwriting (CPCU) designation. (PR Newswire)
Ex-judge mediating Wecht case Sep 13, 2008
Ken Gormley, a law professor at Duquesne University, called the concept of a private mediation unheard of and praised Judge Lewis' efforts in the case. "It's extraordinary, frankly, to have a criminal case of any sort, but especially of this magnitude, mediated by an outside party," Mr. Gormley said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Player shot after campus dance sues Duquesne (Yesterday) Sep 11, 2008
One of five student-athletes wounded in a September 2006 shooting at Duquesne University is suing the school, his attorneys said in a statement ... Mr. Ashaolu's lawsuit alleges negligence on the part of several individuals and Duquesne University, the statement says ... "It has been a traumatic event for Sam and his family. . . . It was his family's belief that Sam would be safe at Duquesne University. And the fact is, he wasn't.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
New Jersey, Pennsy residents remember their whereabouts when the towers fell Sep 11, 2008
" - Alexander Gladney, 26, of Cherry Hill, a Trenton-based attorney. * "I was at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh (as a law school student doing a work study) when on TV I heard one plane hit. Then I saw the second plane come and hit. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Recruiting: Duquesne lands top players from WPIAL Sep 10, 2008
For the second year in a row, Duquesne University women's basketball coach Suzie McConnell Serio has landed two of the top players in the WPIAL.. Beaver senior forward Carly Vendemia and Washington senior guard Jocelyn Floyd have made verbal commitments to Duquesne. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
County hopes to strike natural gas beneath its airports Sep 9, 2008
Kent F. Moors, director of the energy policy research group in the graduate policy center at Duquesne University, believes the airport has reason to be optimistic. He said that if preliminary geological studies are accurate, the airport is a "prime location for medium size deposits" of natural gas. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Seven years later, missing mother is found Sep 7, 2008
It also says she is a graduate of Duquesne University and of City College Coventry in England's West Midlands county. Officials at Duquesne say someone by Ms. McCann's maiden name, Sandra Feth, attended for a semester in 1984 but did not graduate. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
DU Men's Soccer Ranked Sixth in the Region Sep 4, 2008
Duquesne University - Official Athletic Site ... The Duquesne University men's soccer team is ranked sixth in the region in the initial National Soccer Coaches Association of America's NSCAA/adidas Middle Atlantic rankings. (Goduquesne.com)
Josh Eddy Named A-10 Co-Performer of the Week Sep 4, 2008
Duquesne University - Official Athletic Site ... Duquesne University senior cross country runner (Pittsburgh, Pa. (Goduquesne.com)
Marist Falls To St. Francis (Pa.) 3-1 At Duquesne/Robert Morris Invitational Sep 3, 2008
Red Flash at the Palumbo Center on the campus of Duquesne University. Outside hitters (Northville, Mich. (Goredfoxes.com)
New students often fail as 'life intervenes' Sep 2, 2008
"It's been difficult for a lot of students to make the break between their life at home and their life at school," said Jonathan Ogurchak, a pharmacy student at Duquesne University who's been active in peer orientation and mentoring services. Better, he said, for students to remain on campus during the first couple of weeks to more quickly adapt to college. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Students face one hurdle after another on the way to a college degree Aug 31, 2008
Michael Henninger/Post-Gazette Members of the second-largest freshman class in the history of Duquesne University attend their annual Matriculation Ceremony at the A.J. Palumbo center last week. Nobody plunks down thousands of dollars in college tuition hoping to fail. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
