In the Media

This article features Commonwealth Law School Emeritus Professor John Dernbach for his contributions to the development of environmental protection laws.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro spoke at a news conference held at Commonwealth Law School to discuss his new Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit.
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Associate Professor of History Jordan Smith is the featured guest on this episode of the Unsung History podcast, sharing his expertise on the history of rum.

Students in Delaware Law School's chapter of Phi Alpha Delta will be hosting a turkey giveaway on Sunday, Nov. 16 in an effort to donate 500 turkeys to community members in need. Joseph Minickene, a second-year law student and justice of Phi Alpha Delta, is quoted sharing about the fraternity's efforts. 
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This article features Natacha Andrews, adjunct faculty member at Delaware Law School, discussing new regulations on hemp in North Carolina. Andrews shares that these new regulations could harm those who use hemp and cannabis products for medical reasons.

Widener recently recognized the winners of the 2025 faculty awards. This year's recipients include Commonwealth Law School Associate Professor Amanda Sholtis, Professor Stuart Eimer, Associate Professor Hilary Barnes, Associate Teaching Professor Catherine Safran and Professor Hemlata Mistry.

Widener has welcomed five new members to the university's Board of Trustees.

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Commonwealth Law School Emeritus Professor John Dernbach is quoted in this article examining an ongoing climate-related case recently heard by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. 

Ronald Kerins Jr., adjunct faculty member in the School of Engineering and member of the construction management program industrial advisory board, has been inducted into the Construction Management Association of America College of Fellows.

Delaware Law School Professor John Culhane spoke exclusively with Newsweek following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision yesterday not to hear a case which could have impacted marriage rights for same-sex couples. Culhane shares that he was unsurprised by the court's decision not to hear the case, and he discussed some of his thoughts and observations. 

Delaware Law School Emeritus Professor Lawrence Hamermesh is quoted in this article that examines the upcoming decision from Tesla stockholders. 

Widener's Chester campus has been designated as a PA CARES campus by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. This distinction recognizes postsecondary institutions who are leaders in student mental health support and suicide prevention efforts. 
See also: Delaware County Daily Times

Members of Widener's leadership team recently met with leaders from Penn State Brandywine and Delaware County Community College to continue conversations around strengthening collaboration between institutions in Delaware County. President Stacey Robertson is quoted discussing the importance of working together.

This article features Commonwealth Law School alumnus W. Keith Williams III '25 as he was sworn in as an attorney by his father, Magisterial District Judge W. Keith Williams II. During his time at Widener, Williams III served as treasurer of the Black Law Students Association and earned the CALI Excellence for the Future Award.

Tony Wheeler, professor of management, is quoted in this article sharing information about job market trends and the changing employment landscape.

Professor Emeritus Harry Augensen, director of the Widener Observatory, is quoted in this article discussing an upcoming sequence of "supermoons" that will be visible over the Philadelphia area. 

Widener served as a sample testing site for the Stroud Water Research Center's fall salt snapshot. This initiative is an effort to see how salting roads in the winter impacts the environment in Delaware County and beyond. 

Professor Emeritus Harry Augensen, director of the Widener Observatory, authored this roundup of what stars, planets, meteors and more will be visible in the month of November.

Widener's annual "Strut Your Mutt" event is featured in this segment. The event, which is hosted by Widener's chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America, raised $200 for Providence Animal Center in Media, PA. 

Commonwealth Law School Emeritus Professor John Dernbach is featured discussing the impact that the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has had on environmental law in recent years, particularly with the 2017 landmark case Pennsylvania Environmental Defense Foundation v. Commonwealth.