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CBS News
17-03-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Ken Gormley stepping down next year as Duquesne University president
Ken Gormley, the president of Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, will be stepping down from his position next summer. Gormley has been president of the university for nearly a decade and began his career at Duquesne in 1994. After stepping down as president on July 1, 2026, Gormley plans to remain as chancellor of Duquesne. "President Gormley has amassed a remarkable record of accomplishments during his decade as President and his 30 years at the University," said Diane Hupp, Chair of the Board and an alumna. "Ken's leadership and vision have allowed Duquesne's reputation as a national Catholic university to soar during his time in office," she said. "We're grateful that he has agreed to serve in the role of Chancellor after he steps down as president next year, allowing a seamless transition while utilizing his abundant talents to continue the positive momentum of the University." In a release from the university, Gormley said he is a firm believer in "strategic, long-term planning." "I feel it's important to create a smooth transition plan for new leadership to blossom and excel, if we're going to make sure the successes of the past decade continue," Gormley said. "It's not enough to look one year ahead at a time—I believe in creating 10- and 30-year plans. My wife, Laura, and I felt this was perfect timing to begin a thoughtful transition." Among successes of Gormley's during his tenure as president at Duquesne include launching the university's College of Osteopathic Medicine, securing a $50 million gift commitment for the university, and helping oversee the renovation of the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse, among others.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Duquesne University President Gormley stepping down
Duquesne University President Ken Gormley is stepping down. The university announced Saturday that Gormley will leave his role next year. By then, he will have served as president for 10 years. He began his career as a law professor at Duquesne University in 1994. In 2008, he became Interim Dean and Dean of the Law School, where he remained until 2015. The next year, he was named president. His colleagues consider him a top academic leader and said he brought innovation and strategic thinking to the school. University leaders applauded him for his ability to steer the campus through the COVID-19 pandemic. He also launched the College of Osteopathic Medicine among other achievements. Gormley is expected to continue to work the the university in a leadership role. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Duquesne University's IGNITE campaign surpasses $335M, tops goal with months to spare
Total gifts and pledges to Duquesne University's comprehensive campaign have topped $335 million, President Ken Gormley said, surpassing the goal of $333,333,333, itself a record, and it is still moving forward with full force. Duquesne announced the news in a release on Feb. 16; Gormley had shared the campaign's success with the university's board at its Feb. 14 meeting. The IGNITE campaign, launched in its quiet phase when Gormley took office in 2016, has broken every fundraising record in the history of Duquesne. It was publicly announced on Oct. 8, 2022. At the time of public launch, IGNITE was already the most successful campaign in university history, having raised $234.9 million, nearly double Duquesne's previous campaign record of just over $164 million, set during 'Advancing Our Legacy' between 2005-2012. 'We aren't done yet,' Gormley said in a prepared statement. The campaign is scheduled to be completed in less than five months. 'We still have big initiatives to benefit our students and the university that are in need of crucial support. We plan to push forward until the final day on June 30 and prove that there is no stopping our incredible momentum.' Click here to read more from our partners at the Pittsburgh Business Times. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
