DU in the News

November 20, 2013August 10, 2017

News coverage highlighting Duquesne’s experts and initiatives.

Nov. 30
Nation Increasingly At Odds Over Use Of ‘God’
The Tribune-Review interviewed Bruce Ledewitz, constitutional law expert, for an article about the nation increasingly at odds over the use of the term “God.” The interview also appeared in the Associated Press.

Follow the Social Security Money
Tribune-Review featured a commentary about Social Security money co-written by Dr. Antony Davies, associate professor of economics. The op-ed also appeared in the Associated Press.

The Five Myths of Corporate Security
The Pittsburgh Business Times featured an article about cyber security in the corporate world, written by Dr. Charles Wood, a certified information systems security professional who teaches IT infrastructure, risk management and information security.

FBI Wants to Probe Pittsburgh-Area Kids’ Social Media To Fight Suit
The Post-Gazette interviewed Law Professor Steven Baicker-McKee, who specializes in civil procedure, about a guns-drawn FBI raid on the wrong house spurring a lawsuit in which the FBI is focusing on the occupants’ Facebook and Twitter accounts. The article also appeared in Freenewspos.com.

Western Pennsylvania Shoppers Prepared to Bust Some Doors
The Tribune-Review quoted Dr. Antony Davies, associate professor of economics about retailers often paying employees overtime wages to work on holidays.

Nov. 27
Documentarian Takes on the Tale of Centralia
The Pottsville Republican Herald noted in this article about a documentary about the town of Centralia, Pa., that University Archivist Tom White was a consultant for the piece.

Nov. 25
Duquesne University Hosts Fracking Conference
WESA-FM included this story about the two-day symposium that the University hosted to address the latest findings regarding Marcellus Shale drilling. Dr. John Stolz, director of the Center for Environmental Research and Education, was interviewed.

Nov. 23
Kiss Black Friday Goodbye
The Tribune-Review included this Question-and-Answer piece featuring Associate Marketing Professor Dr. Audrey Guskey addressing what consumers could expect during the Christmas shopping season.

Nov. 21
Undelivered Speech Reflects Kennedy’s Strong Catholic Ties
The Rev. John Sawicki, C.S.Sp., assistant professor of political science, was interviewed by the Post-Gazette for this article about the speech that President John F. Kennedy was scheduled to deliver in Dallas the day he was assassinated.

Nov. 20
Mt. Pleasant Township Man Earns Prominent Post at Duquesne University
The Tribune-Review included this feature on Jason Broadwater’s appointment as the new assistant dean of the McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts.

Newsmaker: Lina Dostilio
The Tribune-Review included this Newsmaker feature on Dr. Lina Dostilio, director of academic and community engagement, in recognition of her being elected chairperson of the board of the International Association for Research on Service Learning and Community Engagement.

Nov. 19
Duquesne Announces Fund for Basketball Excellence
The Post-Gazette announced that Duquesne has established the Fund for Basketball Excellence, to which 10 donors have already committed a total of $1 million.

Nov. 17
Fathers Beginning to Ask for Equal Time Off as New Parents
The Post-Gazette interviewed Assistant Law Professor Rona Kaufman Kitchen for this piece about the increased number of fathers in America who are taking family leave as new parents.

‘KDKA-TV’s Sunday Business Page’
Dr. Audrey Guskey, associate professor of marketing, was a featured guest on KDKA-TV’s Sunday Business Page show, where she discussed retail stores being open on Thanksgiving Day.

University of Alabama Aggressively Defends Trademarks: How Far is Too Far?
Assistant Law Professor Jacob H. Rooksby was quoted in this AL.com story about efforts by the University of Alabama to protect its trademarks.

Nov. 16
The ‘Libertarian’ Threat
The Tribune-Review featured this opinion piece co-authored by Associate Economics Professor Dr. Antony Davies comparing and contrasting libertarians with Democrats and Republicans.

50 Years Later, Wecht Continues to Poke Holes in Report on JFK Assassination
The Tribune-Review mentions Duquesne’s October symposium on the 50^th anniversary of the JFK assassination in this article about Wecht Institute Advisory Board Chair Dr. Cyril Wecht.

Nov. 15
The Saturday Night Massacre 40 Years Later: How Our Constitution Trumped a Reckless President
Law School Dean Ken Gormley authored this piece for Yahoo! News about the 40^th anniversary of the infamous “Saturday Night Massacre” during President Nixon’s administration.

Nov. 13
McCandless Woman Honored for Autism Research
The Tribune-Review included this feature on Dr. Diane Williams, associate professor of speech-language pathology, being named the Anna Rangos Rizakus Endowed Chair in Health Sciences and Ethics. Williams and Dr. Mikael Kimelman, chair of speech-language pathology, were quoted.

Nov. 11
Hundreds Celebrate Veterans at Duquesne University Breakfast
KDKA-TV included this feature story on the 15^th annual Veterans Day Breakfast hosted by the University.

Western Pennsylvania Veterans Recount Their Days of Service on Special Day
The Tribune-Review included this article on the 15^th annual Veterans Day Breakfast that Duquesne hosted.

‘PCNC-TV NightTalk’
Associate Marketing Professor Dr. Audrey Guskey discussed consumer protection for debt collection on the PCNC-TV’s NightTalk.

Nov. 9
Citizens Group Wants Common Law Grand Jury in Westmoreland County
The Tribune-Review interviewed Wes Oliver, associate law professor, for this article about a citizens group that has filed court documents to convene a common law grand jury in Westmoreland County.

Nov. 8
As it Expands, Primanti’s Sandwich Shop Chain Conscious of Hometown Roots
Dr. Audrey Guskey, associate professor of marketing, was quoted in this Tribune-Review article about the impact of the new ownership of the Primanti’s restaurant chain.

Nov. 7
Suspect in Killing of Armored-car Partner Switches to Non-jury Trial
Associate Law Professor Wes Oliver was interviewed by the Tribune-Review for this article about the homicide trial of a local man accused of killing his fellow armored-car guard before fleeing to Florida with $2.3 million.

Nov. 5
The Debunker Among the Buffs
The Wecht Institute’s international symposium on the 50^th anniversary of the assassination of the President John F. Kennedy was included as part of this Time magazine feature article.

Nov. 4
Parents, Teachers, Administrators Address Achievement Gap in Pittsburgh
School of Education Dean Dr. Olga Welch was quoted in this WESA-FM story about a public forum hosted by the radio station to address Pennsylvania’s “achievement gap” being larger than the national average.

Nov. 3
McQueary’s Credibility Expected to Shape Trial Involving PSU Administrators
Associate Law Professor Wes Oliver was interviewed by the Tribune-Review for this article about the role of key witness Mike McQueary in the upcoming trial of three former Penn State administrators charged for allegedly concealing concerns about Jerry Sandusky.

Nov. 1
‘PCNC-TV Pittsburgh Now’
Associate Marketing Professor Dr. Audrey Guskey was a guest on PCNC-TV’s show Pittsburgh Now, where she discussed how retailers are starting holiday promotions earlier than ever.