Claim: The article reported that Charles Dougherty (former Duquesne University President)  praised students who live off-campus as the ideal lifestyle for students and described their situation as "a preparation for being an adult."  The comments  gained popularity in the campus community and received coverage from national outlets such as The New York Times.
Evidence: During Dougherty's tenure, Duquesne underwent $350 million in building construction, including the Power Center, a fitness facility which also houses the campus's bookstore and two restaurants, and Des Places Hall, an upperclassman residence hall. In the fall of 2012, Duquesne welcomed its largest freshman class in history, a record again topped the following year. On February 13, 2015, just two days after the death of his predecessor John E. Murray, Jr., Dougherty announced he would step down as President effective at the end of his third term.