The Pittsburgh Foundation, The Heinz Endowments, The Richard King Mellon Foundation and an anonymous foundation have decided to end a 60-day option on the license to broadcast at 90.5 FM in Pittsburgh nearly a month early. The foundations purchased the option in May from Duquesne University and it was to expire over the 4th of July weekend. A statement from The Heinz Endowments read in part, “The group worked hard for a month to determine how the radio station would add value to the original project in relation to the cost. What we in the foundations group have determined is that we are not enough along in that analysis and in our solicitation of community input, and will not be by July 2.” In published reports and in an interview with WDUQ, representatives of the foundation effort said the group was looking to find ways to grow journalism in the region at a time when many news outlets are facing financial difficulties.
A group of community leaders and WDUQ FM management has formed the nonprofit “Pittsburgh Public Media” in an effort to build the support needed to purchase the license from Duquesne University. That group plans to preserve the News, Jazz and NPR format currently aired on 90.5 FM. Pittsburgh Public Media submitted a bid to the university earlier this year but it was rejected. A second bid was submitted but the has not yet been acted upon by Duquesne’s board. A spokeswoman for the school told the Tribune Review that the university does not plan to act on that bid until July. Pittsburgh Public Media Co-Chair Joe Kelly says his group is working to strengthen the bid and is looking forward to working with the Duquesne University going forward. The second bid submitted by PPM carried with it a one-week deadline for the university to respond. Kelly says when the university decides to reopen the bidding process in July, “We may learn whether it was considered to be a good bid or not… and we will take it from there.”
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Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Sons of 'Living Legends' to be at Duquesne U.
This afternoon, Duquesne University will be hosting a “historic event” that looks at the landmark Brown vs. Board court case. John Marshall, son of Thurgood Marshall, and Charles Hamilton Houston Jr., son of Charles Hamilton Houston, will both be in attendance for a brief movie about the achievements of their fathers in the Supreme Court case. The movie will be followed by discussion of the case and its repercussions with the audience.
Ken Love, who produced the movie, says it was an honor to work with these men, who also contributed to the film. Marshall introduced the movie and concluded it, while Houston Jr. narrated throughout. Love says it’s especially remarkable because these two men have never collaborated before.
Admission is free and open to the public.
Ken Love, who produced the movie, says it was an honor to work with these men, who also contributed to the film. Marshall introduced the movie and concluded it, while Houston Jr. narrated throughout. Love says it’s especially remarkable because these two men have never collaborated before.
Admission is free and open to the public.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Universities Say No to Mayor
It's now up to Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl and City Council. The leaders of the colleges and universities in the city have rejected the mayor's ultimatum regarding his proposed 1% college tuition tax.
Ravenstahl had said if the colleges and universities agreed to contribute $5 million a year for 5 years to the city, then that would negate the need for what Ravenstahl calls the "Fair Share Tax." He said Thursday if he doesn't hear from them by Monday, the mayor will urge City Council to approve the tuition tax. Council has twice delayed a vote for a week to allow for further discussions.
Duquesne University President Charles Dougherty says they gave the mayor their answer today...."There was no point to wait for a deadline to respond to a do it or else attitude."
Dougherty says the mayor's proposed tax is illegal and if council approves it, the issue will probably end up in court. He says that whether it's a 1% tuition tax or pressured payments by the universities in lieu of taxes it still becomes the students' problem..."We (Duquesne) get 80 to 85% of our revenue from student tuition, so whatever Duquesne would pay (contributions in lieu of taxes), 80 to 85% would go on the tuition bills of students"
Dougherty says the mayor is trying to breach a "conceptual barrier" and if approved, the tax could increase to 2% and then 3%.
Ravenstahl had said if the colleges and universities agreed to contribute $5 million a year for 5 years to the city, then that would negate the need for what Ravenstahl calls the "Fair Share Tax." He said Thursday if he doesn't hear from them by Monday, the mayor will urge City Council to approve the tuition tax. Council has twice delayed a vote for a week to allow for further discussions.
Duquesne University President Charles Dougherty says they gave the mayor their answer today...."There was no point to wait for a deadline to respond to a do it or else attitude."
Dougherty says the mayor's proposed tax is illegal and if council approves it, the issue will probably end up in court. He says that whether it's a 1% tuition tax or pressured payments by the universities in lieu of taxes it still becomes the students' problem..."We (Duquesne) get 80 to 85% of our revenue from student tuition, so whatever Duquesne would pay (contributions in lieu of taxes), 80 to 85% would go on the tuition bills of students"
Dougherty says the mayor is trying to breach a "conceptual barrier" and if approved, the tax could increase to 2% and then 3%.
Friday, December 4, 2009
African-American Basketball Pioneer Honored
Duquesne University will host the Chuck Cooper Classic tomorrow, a basketball tournament in honor of the first African-American to be drafted to the National Basketball Association.
Cooper was a Duquesne alum who distinguished himself by leading the Dukes to a No. 6 national ranking and earning All-American honors as team captain in 1949-1950.
But his son, Chuck Cooper III, says it wasn’t easy – the University of Tennessee refused to even play the Dukes unless they benched Cooper.
“Duquesne University took a stand at that time, and said, ‘Absolutely no way will we play a basketball game without our full team, so if Chuck Cooper can’t play, then we won’t play,’ ” says Cooper. “From that point on, I think it just really forged a special relationship between my father and Duquesne University.”
After playing six years in the NBA, Cooper earned his master’s degree in social work and returned to Pittsburgh to work in anti-poverty organizations. Later, he became the first African-American to head a city department when he became the Director of Parks and Recreation. Chuck Cooper died in 1984 at sixty-one years old.
West Virginia State and Davis & Elkins will start the tourney at 1:00. Duquesne will play Savannah State at 3:30.
There will also be a free honorary concert at the August Wilson Center tonight at 7:30.
Cooper was a Duquesne alum who distinguished himself by leading the Dukes to a No. 6 national ranking and earning All-American honors as team captain in 1949-1950.
But his son, Chuck Cooper III, says it wasn’t easy – the University of Tennessee refused to even play the Dukes unless they benched Cooper.
“Duquesne University took a stand at that time, and said, ‘Absolutely no way will we play a basketball game without our full team, so if Chuck Cooper can’t play, then we won’t play,’ ” says Cooper. “From that point on, I think it just really forged a special relationship between my father and Duquesne University.”
After playing six years in the NBA, Cooper earned his master’s degree in social work and returned to Pittsburgh to work in anti-poverty organizations. Later, he became the first African-American to head a city department when he became the Director of Parks and Recreation. Chuck Cooper died in 1984 at sixty-one years old.
West Virginia State and Davis & Elkins will start the tourney at 1:00. Duquesne will play Savannah State at 3:30.
There will also be a free honorary concert at the August Wilson Center tonight at 7:30.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
DU Professor Develops Cancer-Fighting Compound
Duquesne University Distinguished Professor Dr. Aleem Gangjee has been testing a cancer-fighting drug on mice that seems to kill off cancer tumors without affecting normal cells. He says the compound could fight ovarian, breast and prostate cancers, as well as some types of lung and liver cancer.
Dr. Gangjee says testing is stilling in its early stages, and has not yet been tested on cancer patients. However, he says he does not see any major obstacles against human testing in the future.
Dr. Gangjee says testing is stilling in its early stages, and has not yet been tested on cancer patients. However, he says he does not see any major obstacles against human testing in the future.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Dukes Receive NIT Bid
For the first time since 1994, Duquesne Men's Basketball will play in the National Invitational Tournament. The No. 7 seeded Dukes will travel to Virginia Tech to take on the No. 2 seeded Hokies in opening round play at 7 p.m. Wednesday. For Duquense coach Ron Everhart, the game will take on special significance as he will face his Alma mater. Everhart says he knows the game will be no easy matchup for the young Dukes. "[Virginia Tech is] very big, athletic, and talented. They shoot the ball well... and they have very big guys that can go get it off the glass." Everhart says after getting over Saturday's disappointing loss to Temple in the Atlantic 10 Conference championship, the team is satisfied with how far they've come this year and is excited to continue with postseason play. Historically, Duquesne is 0-5 in games at Virginia Tech. Should the Dukes win, they will play the winner of No. 6 Georgetown versus No. 3 Baylor.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Robbers Shoot at Victims in Duquesne University Garage
A robber fired a gun at three people in a parking garage next to the A.J. Palumbo Center last night during the City League basketball championship games. No one was injured and two suspects, believed to be high school students, have been arrested by police. The shooting occurred around 7:30 and the suspects were caught after a brief chase on foot. The victims were walking up the stairs of the parking garage on Forbes Avenue when the suspects caught them and ordered them to lie down. One of the victims ran, prompting one of the suspects to shoot until his gun jammed. The victims' property was recovered.
Friday, July 25, 2008
Researcher Presents Findings on Autism
Duquesne University holds its Undergraduate Science Symposium today. Keynote speaker Dr. Scott Faber of the Children's Institute presented his research on causes of autism. Faber says in-utero exposure to heavy metals like mercury and chromium can cause autism to develop. He also says pesticides and pollutants have been linked to the condition. Faber says immediate post-natal screening for symptoms of exposure can deter the disease's onset. Research collaborator and Duquesne University Chemistry Professor Dr. H.M. Kingston says Faber's research has helped lead to major strides in the field of autism treatment.
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