In the Media

PCN was in attendance at a recent Commonwealth Law School event covering topics around Christianity and the law.

A new book authored by Associate Professor of History Jordan Smith is featured on this gift guide of alcohol-themed books. Smith's book "The Invention of Rum: Creating the Quintessential Atlantic Commodity," was released this year.

Harry Augensen, emeritus professor of physics and astronomy, authored this article looking at what celestial bodies will be visible throughout the month of December.

Harry Augensen, emeritus professor of physics and astronomy, reports that an interstellar comet, known as 3I/ATLAS, will make its nearest approach to Earth on Dec. 19. This is the third witnessed interstellar comet on record.

Sarah Everhart, assistant professor and director of the Environmental and Natural Resources Law Clinic at Delaware Law School, is quoted in this article that examines anticipated changes to the federal protections under the Clean Water Act and its impact on wetlands in Delaware. 

F. Lee Francis, assistant professor of law at Widener Law Commonwealth, is quoted about whether an investigation into the statements made by lawmakers urging service members to ignore alleged illegal orders from the president could be warranted.

Widener's chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority is pictured for having participated in an annual event benefitting area senior citizens hosted by the Chester Inter-Greek Council (CIGC). CIGC members served a Thanksgiving meal to residents at Palmerhouse and Stinson Towers in Chester, and delivered care packages.  

Professor of psychology Ross Steinman is featured offering expert insight into consumers' shopping habits around Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. 

Emeritus Professor of Civil Engineering Ron Mersky offers insight into waste disposal and recycling. 

Widener ROTC was formally acknowledged as part of the 11th annual Freedom Medal Dinner hosted by the Delaware County Veterans Memorial Association and Delaware County Council.

This episode of Far and Widener features two-time Widener alumnus Mamadou Keita '13 '18, former president of the Guinean Alliance for Education and Development and a two-time Widener University graduate. Mamadou's work with the nonprofit led to transformative educational opportunities in Guinea: opening computer labs at universities, distributing bicycles to rural students, and expanding access to learning that changes lives. Mamadou has also built a successful career in corporate operations and training, spending nine years at Agilent Technologies before recently joining New York Life as an agent. Mamadou earned his bachelor’s degree in international relations and French in 2013, followed by a master’s in public administration in 2018. In this conversation, Mamadou shares his inspiring story of emigrating from Guinea as a child, determined to earn a college degree, and how resilience, mentorship, and global purpose have shaped his life and work.

Delaware Law School Professor John Culhane offers expert commentary in this article about Chiles v. Salazar, a case currently being heard by the U.S. Supreme Court that challenges a 2019 ban on gay conversion therapy for minors in Colorado. Culhane says that the outcome of this case could have broader impacts on mental health care nationwide.

Comments from a 2023 interview with Alan Garfield, distinguished professor of law at Delaware Law School, are featured in this new article discussing the legality of holiday decoration displays in certain situations.

Widener's Child Development Center is featured in this article authored by center Director Alicia Vaux. The Child Development Center provides care and extra services for children as young as 3 years old, as well as hands-on educational opportunities for Widener students. 

Widener served as a designated testing site for water samples as part of the Stroud Water Research Center's Fall Salt Snapshot. Chemistry and chemical engineering dual major David Young '27 is quoted about his experience with sample collection and testing. 

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.