News coverage highlighting Duquesne’s experts and initiatives.
Jan. 13
TurboTax Customers Angry Over Change in Tax Return Software
Dr. Bryan Menk, assistant accounting professor, was interviewed by KDKA-TV for this story about a change in TurboTax that requires some users to upgrade to a more expensive version of the software.
Jan. 12
Duquesne Appoints Reilly General Counsel
The Pittsburgh Business Times quoted President Charles J. Dougherty in this article announcing that Duquesne appointed Madelyn Reilly vice president for legal affairs and general counsel. A similar article appeared in Corporate Counsel.
Jan. 10
Retiring Chief Justice Castille Says He Kept Faith in Fellow Jurists
The Allentown Morning Call interviewed Law Professor Bruce Ledewitz for this article about Ronald Castille, who is retiring as the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s chief justice. A similar article appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Jan. 9
Duquesne’s VP for Student Life Transfers to Focus on Fundraising
The Tribune-Review included this feature article about the Rev. Sean Hogan, C.S.Sp., stepping down from his vice presidential role and stepping into his new role as president of the new Duquesne University Scholarship Association.
President Obama Proposes Two Years of Free Community College
Assistant Political Science Professor Dr. John Hanley was interviewed for this WDTV story about President Obama announcing a proposal to have the first two years of community college be offered free to full-time and part-time students.
Jan. 8
Duquesne’s Longtime Vice President for Legal Affairs, General Counsel to Retire
The Pittsburgh Business Times included this feature on Linda Drago announcing her retirement as vice president for legal affairs and general counsel, and secretary of the board of directors. President Charles J. Dougherty was quoted. A similar article appeared in The Legal Intelligencer.
Legal Wrangling Limits Testimony on Drilling Regulations in Allegheny Twp.
Dr. John Stolz, professor of biological sciences and director of the Center for Environmental Research and Education, was quoted in this Tribune-Review article about the first zoning hearing on the validity of Allegheny Township’s natural gas-drilling regulations.
Jan. 5
Worries About Pennsylvania Losing Role in Filmmaking
Associate Economics Professor Dr. Antony Davies was quoted in this Associated Press article that appeared in the Altoona Mirror about the challenges in filmmaking in Western Pennsylvania.
Jan. 1
Castille Cut Independent Figure as Pa. Chief Justice
The Tribune-Review interviewed Law Professor Bruce Ledewitz for this article about retiring Pennsylvania Supreme Court Chief Justice Ronald Castille.