Duquesne University has named David Dausey as its next president, the 14th in the history of the school.

Dausey, a Jefferson Hills native, was introduced Wednesday as the next president of Duquesne University. He will take over as president next year when current president Ken Gormley steps down from his role.

The university introduced Dausey as the next Duquesne president on Tuesday. He currently serves as Duquesne's executive vice president and provost.

"Provost Dausey stood out among a very distinguished and accomplished group of applicants from around the country, all of whom admired both our storied mission and the great momentum Duquesne has right now," said Diane Hupp, Chair of the Board of Directors at Duquesne and president of UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. "I am thank

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