DU in the News

News coverage highlighting Duquesne’s experts and initiatives.

March 26
Pa. new jobless claims jump to 649,000 since March 15
The Tribune-Review interviewed Dr. Risa Kumazawa, chair of the Department of Economics and Finance, for this story about the record number of Pennsylvanians filing for unemployment.

Duquesne, CMU, CCAC donate protective equipment to healthcare workers
The Post-Gazette reported that Duquesne, among other area colleges and universities, donated personal protective equipment from its research labs to health care workers.

Does coronavirus have you feeling down? Here are some positive things happening within our community today
WPXI-TV included a quote from Dr. Ben Kolber, associate professor of biological sciences, in this story that highlights positive stories of Pittsburghers helping community members in need. Duquesne science professors and administrators donated personal protective equipment from their research labs to health care workers.

March 25
Coronavirus In Pittsburgh: Duquesne University Infectious Disease Expert Believes Coronavirus Pandemic Will Not End In Coming Weeks
KDKA-TV interviewed Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. David Dausey about his take on the coronavirus pandemic. Dausey, an epidemiologist, believes the United States missed its opportunity to contain the virus early on, requiring social distancing to continue longer than a few weeks.

Duquesne University names vice president for enrollment management
The Pittsburgh Business Times reported that Joel Bauman has been named vice president for enrollment management at Duquesne.

Pa. businesses are challenging Gov. Tom Wolf’s emergency powers. So far, Wolf’s winning.
The Philadelphia Inquirer interviewed Law Professor Bruce Ledewitz regarding the various lawsuits business owners have filed challenging Gov. Tom Wolf’s announcement that all non-life-sustaining businesses must shut down due to coronavirus concerns. This story also appeared in the Post-Gazette, PennLive, PA Post, Tribune-Democrat, Meadville Tribune and on WITF-Radio.

Duquesne AD David Harper Talks Coronavirus, Affected Sports and More
Pittsburgh Sports Now interviewed Athletic Director David Harper for this story about keeping student athletes safe during the COVID-19 outbreak.

March 24
Small Jefferson County manufacturer pivots production to meet COVID-19 outbreak
The Post-Gazette interviewed Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. David Dausey regarding shortages of N-95 masks for health care workers. Dausey, an epidemiologist, compared the shortage of masks to the lifeboat shortage on the Titanic.

Coronavirus Delays Construction on Duquesne’s UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse
Pittsburgh Sports Now interviewed Duquesne Athletics Director David Harper for this story about delays in the construction of Duquesne’s UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse due to coronavirus.

Coronavirus doesn’t have to completely upend our economy | Opinion
The Philadelphia Inquirer published this op-ed co-written by Associate Economics Professor Dr. Antony Davies about the economic impact of coronavirus. Davies says that the productive capacity, labor, resources and technology still exist as they did before the virus hit.

March 23
Coronavirus halts construction of Duquesne’s UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse
The Tribune-Review interviewed Athletic Director David Harper for this story reporting that construction has temporarily stopped on the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse.

Pa.’s Biz Closure Fight Signals Gathering Storm Of Litigation
Law360 interviewed Law Professor Bruce Ledewitz regarding questions over the enforceability of Gov. Tom Wolf’s emergency COVID-19 mandates for businesses.

Duquesne University senior shares impact of pandemic on students
The Pittsburgh City Paper included this piece written by Duquesne senior Ollie Gratzinger reflecting on senior year and the sudden switch to online learning due to coronavirus concerns.

On college campuses, strength, kindness despite upheaval from a pandemic
The Post-Gazette interviewed Duquesne Duke editor-in-chief Ollie Gratzinger for this story about feelings of hope and encouragement on college campuses in Pittsburgh, despite coronavirus concerns.

March 21
Dr. David Dausey: COVID-19 thoughts from an epidemiologist
The Tribune-Review published this opinion piece by Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. David Dausey, who offered commentary on COVID-19 from the perspective of an epidemiologist.

Economists paint dire picture as coronavirus outbreak continues
The Tribune-Review interviewed Dr. Risa Kumazawa, chair of the Department of Economics and Finance, for this story about the potential worldwide impact of COVID-19 on the economy.

“Beauty attracts…beauty also wounds”
The Catholic World Report interviewed Dr. Elizabeth Lev, art historian and professor at Duquesne’s Rome campus, for this story on the ability of art to bring people closer to God.

March 20
13-Minute Video On Tips For Law Professors Teaching Online
Tax Prof Blog included a video by Law Professor Seth Oranburg that offers tips for law professors teaching online.

March 18
Rachel Kallem Whitman’s Instability in Six Colors: A Bipolar Memoir
The Pittsburgh City Paper published this feature story about Adjunct Psychology Professor Dr. Rachel Kellem Whitman’s memoir about living with bipolar disorder.

March 16
Color of Hockey: Women making increasing impact
The Pittsburgh Penguins interviewed Associate Law Professor Tracey McCants Lewis for this story about McCants Lewis’ work to create the Pittsburgh Penguins’ first ever Black Hockey History Day on Jan. 31. McCants Lewis works as deputy general counsel and director of human resources for the Pittsburgh Penguins.

How Online Training May Help Detect Autism Earlier
Spectrum Online published this opinion piece co-authored by Assistant Professor of Speech Language Pathology Dr. Abigail Delehanty about using online training to detect autism earlier. This piece was also published in Medical Health News.

March 15
Take Your Pick: ‘Price Gouging’ or Toilet Paper Shortages
The Michigan Capitol Confidential quoted Associate Professor of Economics Dr. Antony Davies for this article about an executive order from Michigan governor to impose price controls on stores and individuals.

March 14
Antony Davies & James Harrigan: ‘Price gouging’ during crisis a good thing
The Tribune-Review featured an op-ed written by Associate Economics Professor Dr. Antony Davies about how the coronavirus has affected the cost and demand of certain products. Davies points out that raising the cost will in turn increase the production of these products, due to their high demand.

March 12
Guskey’s Viewpoint: The impact of the coronavirus on consumer spending
The Pittsburgh Business Times published this opinion piece written by Associate Marketing Professor Dr. Audrey Guskey about the impact of coronavirus on consumer spending.

Professor suggests alternative to reopening Mercer County landfill
WKBN-TV interviewed Dr. John Stolz, director of the Center for Environmental Research and Education, for this story about Stolz’s proposal to use a Mercer County landfill to produce natural gas.

March 8
Best Rewards Credit Cards of 2020
Finder interviewed Associate Marketing Professor Dr. Audrey Guskey about the best ways to spend credit card rewards.

March 5
WATCH: Duquesne coach Keith Dambrot reacts to shout-out from LeBron James, referring to him as ‘raw and real’
WTAE-TV interviewed men’s basketball coach Keith Dambrot in response to LeBron James’ tweet, which referred to Dambrot as “raw and real.”

What is holistic nursing and what are some of the top programs?
The Atlanta Journal Constitution named Duquesne’s School of Nursing as one of the top holistic nursing programs in the country.