In the Media

Naseemah Palmer, an alumna of the graduate social work program, is inspiring women to run boldly and with confidence through her own activewear line, Vivid Belle.

Jean Eggen, distinguished professor emerita of law at Delaware Law School, weighs in as an expert in this article outlining a recent verdict against Johnson & Johnson subsidiary Janssen Pharmaceuticals

Esports coach Devin Hartnett shares updates about the latest varsity sport at Widener including the team's new technology and space and scholarships available for players.

A feature story highlights Widener senior and wide receiver James Gillespie and his brother Collin and how the pair went from childhood competitors to each other's biggest supporters. 

Delaware Law School Dean Rod Smolla submitted an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review Delaware’s judicial balance requirement.

Donald Brown, scholar in residence for sustainability ethics and law through Widener Law Commonwealth's Environmental Law and Sustainability Center, writes about the power of Greta Thunberg’s speech at the UN Climate Action Summit.

Patrick Murphy, a Widener Law Commonwealth alumnus and current member of the Board of Trustees, has been appointed to the Board of Directors at BAE Systems. This announcement is featured in over 100 outlets.

Hannah Guth, a social work student, was one of 53 undergraduate student researchers who presented at the 10th annual Summer Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Symposium. Guth won second place in the category of Social Structures, Power, and Society.

Ross Steinman, professor of psychology, provides commentary on the pros and cons to memorizing a credit card number.

Widener Law Commonwealth Professor Michael R. Dimino is quoted in this article that examines an upcoming ballot question aiming to amend the state constitution to grant certain rights to crime victims.

A feature article on Widener receiver James Gillespie as a crucial player this season and older sibling to a star Villanova point guard. Head coach Mike Barainyak is also quoted on Gillespie's performance and what he brings to the team.

Judge Kevin Brobson, jurist-in-residence at Widener Law Commonwealth, is running for retention on the State Commonwealth Court in Berks County.

The Delaware Law School's Environmental Law Clinic led by Professor Ken Kristl developed the Citizens Guide to Environmental Advocacy, the first project funded by the Austin-Moyers Citizens Advocacy Program to fight for better water quality in the Inland Bays.

Sahr Conway-Lanz, Widener's scholar in residence, is involved in the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum reinstallation made possible through a $60,000 planning grant.

More than 20 law firms have signed on to develop model laws and regulations created from recommendations outlined by John Dernbach, professor of environmental law and sustainability and director of the Environmental Law and Sustainability Center at Widener Law Commonwealth, in his co-edited book on policies to combat climate change. The ABA Journal shared this announcement as well. 

Jayne Thompson, an assistant professor of English, will read excerpts from her book "Letters to My Younger Self: An Anthology of Writings by Incarcerated Men at SCI Graterford," at the Collingswood Book Festival's Poetry Tent on Oct. 5. The book is a collection of writings compiled from English and creative writing classes she taught in local correctional facilities. 

Angie Corbo, associate professor and chair of the communications studies department, is quoted in this article that outlines effective ways to communicate and manage difficult situations with a roommate. This story also appeared in the South China Morning Post. 

Widener Law Commonwealth will hold tax preparation workshops to help working families and individuals receive the federal and state tax credits on Monday, Oct. 21 and Monday, Nov. 11.

The insurance provider Kemper Corporation announced that it hired Widener graduate Anastasios "Andy" Omiridis as deputy chief financial officer and principal accounting officer. 

Delaware Law School alumna Juli Mathew was sworn in as a judge in Fort Bend County, making her the first female judge from Kerala, India appointed to that Texas county court.