News coverage highlighting Duquesne’s experts and initiatives.
Oct. 4
Pittsburgh Penguins Say PPG Paints is Taking Over Arena Name
The Washington Post published this Associated Press article, in which Dr. Ron Dick, associate professor of sports marketing, addresses the Pittsburgh Penguins changing the naming from the Consol Energy Center to PPG Paints Arena. The article also appeared in USA Today, the Salt Lake Tribune, the Montreal Gazette, Bay News, WPXI-TV and the Daily American, among others.
Gun-Control Becomes Issue in State Attorney General Race
The Post-Gazette interviewed Law Professor Bruce Ledewitz for this article about the issue of gun control in the Pennsylvania attorney general race.
Oct. 3
Promoting Healthy Lifestyles for Older Adults
MD Magazine included this article about the importance of a healthy lifestyle for older adults and cited research done by team member of the School of Nursing.
Vaping Enthusiasts Opposed to ‘Crazy’ Tax Crushing Small Businesses
The Tribune-Review interviewed Dr. Antony Davies, associate professor of economics, for this article about the new 40 percent wholesale tax on vaping products and the effect it will have on small businesses.
Oct. 2
Things We Do in the Name of Progress
Associate Professor of Political Science Dr. Charles Rubin wrote a book titled The Eclipse of Man, which criticizes the transhumanist ideology, according to Financial Chronicle.
Oct. 1
Causes For Cats: Spay/Neuter Programs Represent Humane Approach to Population Control
Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences Dr. Becky Morrow and Assistant Professor of Philosophy Dr. Faith Bjalobok were both interviewed for this article in The Almanac about organizations that use a humane approach for cat population control in Southwestern Pennsylvania.