DU in the News

News coverage highlighting Duquesne’s experts and initiatives.

Sept. 30
Consulting Firm Finds Niche Advising Small Business Owners
The Post-Gazette quoted Karl Skutski, adjunct lecturer in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, for this article about the Tobin Group, a Pittsburgh consulting firm that advises small business owners.

Charter School Founder’s Court Hearing Must Remain Open
Associate Law Professor Wes Oliver was interviewed for this Tribune-Review article about a local case involving the founder of Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School who is charged with mail fraud, bribery, tax conspiracy and filing false tax returns.

Sept. 28
President of Costa Rica Honored by Duquesne Law School
The Post-Gazette included this feature article on the Costa Rica President receiving an honorary law degree from the University.

Sept. 27
President of Costa Rica Receives Honorary Law Degree from Duquesne
Law Dean Ken Gormley and Distinguished Law Professor Robert Barker were quoted in this Tribune-Review article about Duquesne presenting the president of Costa Rica with an honorary law degree.

Newsmaker: Kate DeLuca
The Tribune-Review featured this Newsmaker on Kate DeLuca in recognition of her being named assistant dean of student affairs in the School of Nursing.

Sept. 26
Holder’s Resignation as Attorney General Brings Mixed Reaction in Area
Law Dean Ken Gormley was interviewed by the Post-Gazette for this article about the resignation of U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder. Gormley did similar interviews on KQV-Radio and WESA-Radio.

Sept. 25
Newsmaker: Tammy L. Hughes
The Tribune-Review included this Newsmaker on Dr. Tammy Hughes, chair of counseling, psychology and special education, in recognition of her being elected a Fellow of the American Psychological Association.

Sept. 21
U.S. Attorney to Attack Fraud in Health Care
Valarie Blake, visiting assistant professor of health law, was quoted in this Post-Gazette article about plans of the local U.S. attorney to put more emphasis on investigating health care fraud in Pittsburgh. The article also appeared in Pharmacy Choice.

Sept. 19
Duquesne University Develops Cancer-fighting Compound
The Pittsburgh Business Times quoted Dr. Paula Witt-Enderby, professor of pharmacology, in this article announcing that she and Dr. David Lapinsky, assistant professor of medicinal chemistry, have developed a patented compound with a former University professor that fights breast cancer.

Sept. 17
Top-level Jazz Shows Include Monheit, Branford Marsalis
This Tribune-Review article about upcoming jazz concerts mentions Chair of Jazz Studies Mike Tomaro and promotes the Duquesne Jazz Orchestra’s October concert that will pay tribute to Henry Mancini.

Boscov’s Celebrates 100 Years; Remains Among Few Family-Run Department Stores in Country
Associate Marketing Professor Dr. Audrey Guskey was quoted in this Beaver County Times article about the 100th anniversary of Boscov’s department stores.

Sept. 16
Ford Acquitted of Assault Charges; DA May Re-file on Lessor Charges
Law Professor Bruce Ledewitz was interviewed by the New Pittsburgh Courier for this article about a local man acquitted of assault charges stemming from a traffic stop in which he was shot and paralyzed.

Kent State Provocation with ‘Blood’ Sweatshirt Denied
The Towanda Daily Review published this Associated Press article in which Dr. Audrey Guskey, associate professor of marketing, was interviewed about the backlash from retailer Urban Outfitters selling Kent State sweatshirts that appear to be splattered with bloodstains as part of the design.

5 Things: Duquesne Schooling Forensic Specialists on DNA Tech
The Pittsburgh Business Times announced that the University is training 20 forensic experts on the latest DNA analysis software.

Sept. 15
Alternate Jurors’ Role Can be Challenging
Associate Law Professor Wes Oliver was interviewed by the Post-Gazette for this article that addresses the challenges of dealing with calling in an alternate juror during a trial.

Accelerator Program at Duquesne University to Focus on Minority Entrepreneurs
WESA-Radio interviewed Dr. Mary McKinney, director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), for this story about a how the SBDC will use a new accelerator grant to develop a program that will help Hispanic minorities who own or plan to open a business.

Classical Music Crisis: Author Says Schools Today Aren’t Building Audiences
The Tribune-Review interviewed Bill Purse, professor and chair of guitar and music technology, for this article about a book that claims classical music is in crisis and losing its audience.

Sept. 11
How Artifacts Changed the Telling of Sept. 11 Attacks
WESA-Radio interviewed Dr. Alima Bucciantini, assistant history professor, for this story about the impact of how artifacts that were gathered by archivists re-tell the story of the 9/11 attacks.

Roundup: Duquesne Gets $300K From Government
The Tribune-Review quoted Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Director Dr. Mary McKinney in this announcement that the SBDC has received a $300,000 grant from the Department of Commerce to help generate exports to Latin America.

Newsmaker: The Rev. Bogdan Bucur
The Tribune-Review included this Newsmaker feature on Dr. Bogdan Bucur, associate professor of theology, in recognition of his being selected as one of only 18 scholars nationwide to participate in the Christian Leadership Initiative.

Sept. 9
Duquesne Panel Revisits Nixon Pardon
The Post-Gazette included this feature article on President Ford’s Pardon of Richard Nixon: A 40-Year Retrospective, an event hosted on campus by the School of Law.

Sept. 8
Jesse Jackson Visits City to Push Amendment for Voting Protection
Law Professor Bruce Ledewitz was interviewed for this Post-Gazette article about the Rev. Jesse Jackson visiting Pittsburgh to discuss a push for a U.S. constitutional amendment that would preserve voting as a fundamental right.

Will Scotland Break Free From the United Kingdom?
The Post-Gazette featured this opinion piece written by Assistant Professor of History Dr. Alima Bucciantini about the upcoming vote by Scotland on whether to break away from the United Kingdom.

Review: Pianos Shine in ‘Beethoven on the Bluff’ Opener
The Tribune-Review included this positive review of the Sept. 7 Beethoven on the Bluff concert hosted by the Mary Pappert School of Music, and featuring numerous music faculty.

Sept. 7
Gathering Discusses Whether Nixon’s Pardon Was the Right Decision 40 Years Ago
Law Dean Ken Gormley was interviewed by WESA-Radio for this story on the 40th anniversary of President Gerald Ford’s pardon of Richard Nixon, which was commemorated by Gormley and the law school at a Sept. 8 event.

Sept. 6
Beginning to Look a Lot Like…
Associate Professor of Marketing Dr. Audrey Guskey was featured in this Tribune-Review Q & A about what consumers can expect during the 2014 Christmas shopping season.

Business News Briefs
The Post-Gazette announced that the Small Business Development Center has been awarded $50,000 from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Growth Accelerator Fund Competition. A similar announcement appeared on HispanicBusiness.com.

The Nixon Pardon at 40: Ford Looks Better Than Ever
The Wall Street Journal featured this opinion piece co-authored by Law Dean Ken Gormley and Post-Gazette Executive Editor David Shribman on the historical evidence that exists supporting President Gerald Ford’s decision to pardon Richard Nixon 40 years ago.

Sept. 5
‘A Colony Sprung From Hell’: Tracing Western Pennsylvania’s Roots Finds an Area Engulfed in Turmoil
Dr. Greg Barnhisel, associate professor and chair of English, wrote this book review for the Post-Gazette on Daniel Barr’s book, A Colony Sprung From Hell: Pittsburgh and the Struggle for Authority on the Western Frontier.

Sept. 2
Ferrante Jury to Come from Allegheny County, Not Dauphin County
The Tribune-Review quoted Associate Law Professor Wes Oliver in this article about the jury selection for a case in which a local doctor is accused of fatally poisoning his wife with cyanide.

Harrison Rejects Criticism of Disorderly Conduct Ordinance
Law Professor Bruce Ledewitz was quoted in this Tribune-Review article about Harrison Township commissioners approving a request that will allow police the option to cite someone for being disorderly as an ordinance violation.

Sept. 1
Clean-up Attracts 250 Duquesne Students
The South Pittsburgh Reporter included this article about Duquesne freshmen participating in a collaborative clean-up effort with the South Side Chamber of Commerce and the PA Resources Council.