Arsenial Runion to Join Duquesne University in December
The East Liberty health center CEO will take on a new leadership role at the Pittsburgh university.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in People
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Arsenial Runion will begin his tenure as senior vice president of civic engagement and external relations at Duquesne University on Dec. 7, 2026. He transitions to the role after serving as the CEO of the East Liberty Family Health Care Center.
Why it matters
Runion brings extensive leadership experience in healthcare administration to support the university's ongoing expansion in health sciences and civic outreach. His appointment follows the departure of Bill Generett, who is moving to lead the Pittsburgh Foundation.
Runion currently manages the East Liberty Family Health Care Center, which serves more than 10,000 patients annually. The incoming administrator holds a master's degree in healthcare administration from Park University and a bachelor's degree from the University of Phoenix.
The players
Arsenial Runion
The current CEO of the East Liberty Family Health Care Center will transition to Duquesne University as a senior vice president.
Bill Generett
He is the former head of civic engagement at Duquesne University who now leads the Pittsburgh Foundation.
Duquesne University
This Pittsburgh-based private Catholic university is currently expanding its health science capabilities and facilities.
The details
At Duquesne University, Runion will manage civic engagement and external relations for the institution. He succeeds Bill Generett, who recently accepted a leadership position at the Pittsburgh Foundation to oversee its charitable operations.
Timeline
August 2026: Duquesne University broke ground on its new Health Sciences Facility.
December 7, 2026: Arsenial Runion begins his new position at Duquesne University.
2027: Runion expects to earn a doctoral degree in healthcare ethics from Duquesne University.
Spring 2028: The first class of the Nasuti College of Osteopathic Medicine is scheduled to graduate.
Market Landscape
This appointment reflects the ongoing administrative expansion at Duquesne University as it scales its medical research and academic facilities. The move signals a broader trend of private universities securing veteran healthcare executives to lead their mission-driven outreach.
The transition will likely result in new community outreach initiatives managed by the university in the East Liberty area and beyond. Students and local residents may see shifts in how the university engages with regional health centers through Runion's office.
The takeaway
The appointment of a seasoned healthcare executive like Runion suggests Duquesne University is prioritizing the alignment of academic medicine with regional health needs. Residents should anticipate more active collaboration between the campus health programs and community providers.
Further reading
For more information on university appointments in the area, visit the Pittsburgh People section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by TribLIVE.
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