In the Media

andré douglas pond cummings, dean of Commonwealth Law School, is featured in this Q&A about his life, work, and what drew him to Widener. cummings joined Commonwealth Law as dean on June 1.

Read about Alanna Walker-Kegler, a recent graduate of Freire Charter High School who will join Widener's Class of 2028 in the fall. Walker-Kegler is the recipient of the Antonio Walker Jr. Memorial Scholarship, an $8,000 award given by Freire Charter in honor of her best friend who was tragically killed in March 2021.

Faculty members across the School of Engineering have been awarded nearly $280,000 from federal and state institutions designed to advance student research experiences and industry innovations. The faculty members include Xiaochao Tang, associate professor of civil engineering; Babak Eslami, associate professor of mechanical engineering; Kamran Fouladi, associate professor of mechanical engineering and associate dean; John Suarez, associate professor of electrical engineering; and Vicki Brown, professor of civil engineering.
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Widener Admissions Counselor Joana Rodriguez is featured in this issue of the PACAC newsletter. Rodriguez's life, career, and time at Widener are highlighted on page four, including how she uses her own experience as a first-generation college student to help prospective students in the admissions process.

Michael Dimino, professor at Commonwealth Law School, shares that imprisonment for Donald Trump is unlikely after his recent felony convictions, as he believes it would have the potential to create a constitutional crisis.

Michael Dimino, professor at Commonwealth Law School, is quoted in this article examining potential imprisonment of Donald Trump after his felony convictions. Dimino shares that imprisonment is extremely unlikely in this case

A 3+3 program agreement between Commonwealth Law School and Wilkes University is featured. This agreement will allow Wilkes University students an opportunity to earn both an undergraduate degree and a law degree in six years.

A paper published by John Dernbach, Commonwealth Law School emeritus professor, is referenced in this article discussing a new "don't say climate change" law proposed in Florida.

Delaware Law School student Eric Annibale has joined the 2024 Summer Internship Program for Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney.

Delaware Law School student Natalie Zisa has received the Advancement in Animal Law Scholarship from the Animal Legal Defense Fund. This award recognizes students who demonstrate a commitment to the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s mission.

Professor Wes Leckrone, chair of political science, is quoted in this article about public servants who were re-elected after being found guilty on criminal charges. Leckrone talks about how voters can often feel a sense of loyalty for longtime officials.
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Professor Emeritus Iqbal Mansur gives advice in this Q&A on how consumers can choose the best business bank card for their needs.

Three Widener alumni have received judicial nominations from Delaware Gov. John Carney. Thomas Pedersen '92 is nominated to serve as Court of Common Pleas judge in Sussex County. Carney is also renominating Mardi Pyott '88 for another term as Family Court judge in Kent County, and Francis Mieczkowski '11 for another term as Family Court commissioner in New Castle County.

Delaware Law Distinguished Professor James May co-authored this article examining how the Constitution does not include any climate or environmental protections.

James May, distinguished professor of law and founder of the Global Environmental Rights Institute at Widener University Delaware Law School, is quoted discussing the landmark climate lawsuit Juliana et al. v. United States. The case was supposed to go to trial in 2018 but has been postponed for several years and was recently terminated. 

In this article examining Black maternal mental and physical health challenges, Erika Dawkins, an assistant professor of clinical psychology, is one of the experts advocating for holistic, comprehensive medical care.

John Brady '91, a Delaware Law School graduate, announced his retirement after more than 30 years as a member of the Delaware Bar. This article celebrates highlights of Brady's professional career, which included serving as deputy attorney general and Sussex County Clerk of the Peace, and being the first openly gay elected official in Delaware.

Paul Regan, associate professor at Delaware Law School, is quoted in this article that outlines Elon Musk's ongoing campaign to reinstate his $46.5 billion pay package which requires votes from shareholders as well as approval from the Delaware Chancery Court.

Delaware Law School student Heather Fithian Romansky is included in the magazine's "Law Students of the Year" coverage that highlights students who make extraordinary contributions inside and outside of the classroom. Fithian Romansky is featured for her work to create a networking group for first-generation law students.

Widener has been partnering with the Longwood Foundation, Bank of America and government entities to explore relocating our Delaware Law School campus from Concord Pike into the city of Wilmington business district, as part of The Bridge project. Todd Clark, dean of Delaware Law School, is quoted discussing how this opportunity could benefit students.
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