In the Media

Nursing major Elizabeth Martin '25 and President Stacey Robertson switched places for a day earlier this week for Widener's annual "President for a Day." 

Commonwealth Law Emeritus Professor John Dernbach is quoted in this article examining how lawyers can practice sustainability and environmentally friendly practices in their fields. 

Professor Emeritus Harry Augensen authored this article sharing what stargazers will be able to see throughout the month of April.

James May, distinguished emeritus professor at Delaware Law School, is quoted in this article about a landmark environmental lawsuit brought by a group of young people. 

Widener, in partnership with NBC10 and Telemundo62, honored area high school students at the 14th annual High School Leadership Awards.
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Biomedical engineering student Akem Kpuyuf '26 authored this article sharing his experience hosting area youth for hands-on STEM workshops as part of a bioinstrumentation service-learning course taught by Associate Teaching Professor Ria Mazumder.

Commonwealth Law School has signed a new 3+3 agreement with Alvernia University which will allow students to earn an undergraduate degree and a law degree in six years. Dean andré douglas pond cummings is quoted, sharing how this program will benefit students. 
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Stephanie Kennedy '21, an associate at Cozen O'Connor, has been appointed to the inaugural Dean’s Advisory Council at Commonwealth Law School. 

AI Day at Widener is featured. The event, which featured the 2025 Beideman Visiting Scholar lecture as the keynote address, was a day of conversation and education about AI. Thomas Wilk, assistant professor of philosophy, is quoted. 
See also: Delaware County Daily Times, The Chester Spirit

The Law and Government Institute at Commonwealth Law School hosted its annual jurist in residence lecture featuring Jurist in Residence Karoline Mehalchick, U.S. district judge for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, former U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, and Commonwealth Law Dean andré douglas pond cummings.

Maureen Coyle, assistant professor of psychology, is quoted in this article discussing a new trend in young people drastically cutting back their social media usage. 

Professor Lori Simons was honored by her alma mater, Neumann University, with the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Education Distinguished Alumni Award.

Erika Dawkins, assistant professor of clinical psychology, offers insight into teens' usage of TikTok. Dawkins notes that TikTok and other social media platforms are often a source of social connections and community building for teens. 

Delaware lawmakers are expected to vote on a proposed bill that was co-authored by Delaware Law School Emeritus Professor Lawrence Hamermesh. The bill would make changes to the way companies incorporate in the state. 
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Keesha Turner Roberts, assistant professor at Delaware Law School, authored this article for the latest issue of Human Rights Magazine from the American Bar Association. Turner Roberts examines how intersecting identities compound discrimination and why single-issue advocacy falls short. 

Michael Hussey, associate professor at Commonwealth Law School, recently testified before the Pennsylvania House Finance Committee to discuss the Earned Income Tax Credit and the many benefits the program has for working Pennsylvanians. 

On this episode, Matthew Stranix '17 '18, certified financial planner and founding partner of Precision Wealth Partners, talks about his passion for retirement planning and supporting his clients before and after this important milestone. Matthew co-authored a book with his partners called "Retiring Soon, Now What?" It helps guide readers to retirement confidently and comfortably by breaking down the many financial tools available and offering strategies to manage them. The book also introduces the PLAAN Method for successful retirement planning.

Associate Professor Kimberlee Zamora, chair of construction management, is featured discussing the importance of keeping gutters clean to avoid larger damage. 

This article highlights Commonwealth Law School alumna Keli Neary '06 who has recently been sworn in as a U.S. district judge for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Neary shares about her time at Widener, faculty who made an impact on her, and her advice to current and future law students. 

Widener is recognized on this list of top online ACNP programs.