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.

Duquesne University President Ken Gormley will step down next year and take on the role of chancellor, capping a decade-long run at the helm of the Catholic university where he navigated declining enrollment and the covid-19 pandemic while strengthening several key programs.

On July 1, 2026, Gormley will transition to chancellor of the university after a decade as president. According to Duquesne, when Gormley informed the university's board of directors about his plans to step down as president, board members asked him to serve as chancellor.

Serving nearly a decade as the 13th president of Duquesne University, Ken Gormley has announced he is stepping down from that position in 2026. But then