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Why the future of legal ed is online

Widener Law Commonwealth Dean Michael J. Hussey and Professor Robyn Meadows discuss their experiences teaching remotely during the pandemic in this story about the future of online learning at law schools.

People and Perspectives Podcast

Christian Johnson guest

Christian Johnson, professor at Widener Law Commonwealth, is a guest on this podcast discussing a new seminar designed to study the pandemic's impact on legal institutions including the U.S. Constitution, federal, state, and local statutes.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Employers are on their own after court guts Biden vaccine-or-testing mandate

Michael Dimino, professor at Widener Law Commonwealth, comments on two recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings tied to the pandemic. The first blocked OSHA’s COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandate on private businesses with more than 100 employees, while the second allowed vaccine mandates for workers at federally funded health-care facilities.

Press of Atlantic City

Oakcrest BioMed Alumni Visit

Nursing major Hunter Boney was among a group of alumni who returned to Oakcrest High School to discuss how its Biomedical Magnet Program impacted their college experiences and future careers.

Delaware County Daily Times

Delco students shine on campus

Undergraduate student Kaitlyn Lathrop has been selected by the Philadelphia chapter of the Public Relations Society of America to receive the Anne Sceia Klien Award for Professional Promise recognizing her dedication to advancing herself in the field of public relations. 

The Herald

GOP lawmakers propose ending cross-filing for school board, certain judicial elections

Two bills recently filed in the Pennsylvania Legislature aim to end cross-filing for school board elections and certain judicial positions, which allows voters from either party to choose from the same candidates. Political Science Professor Wes Leckrone comments on the history of cross-filing and its impact on current elections.

The New York Times Magazine

The Joys (and Challenges) of Sex After 70

This article examining the joys and challenges of sex while aging quotes Sabitha Pillai-Friedman, associate professor at the Center for Human Sexuality Studies.

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Psychology Today

Getting Stuck in Negative Emotions and Relationship Patterns

Hal Shorey, director of the PsyD/MBA dual program and the Organizational Development Services program, writes about why the mind can get stuck in a negative state. This article also notes research findings from clinical psychology doctoral students David Albert, Amanda Blazkiewicz, Ariful Karim, and Ariana Swenson.

On Q Performance Therapy Podcast

Academia and Entrepreneurship with Dr. Dawn Gulick

Physical Therapy Professor Dawn Gulick is a guest on this podcast hosted by Michael Quintans, a physical therapy alumnus. Gulick discusses the mission of Widener's physical therapy doctoral program, the application process, her experiences in the field of sports medicine, and the development of her mobile app called iOrtho+.

Idaho Capital Sun

‘Who do you believe?’ The answer, for many, is why Idaho lost a battle against COVID.

This article outlines the spread of misinformation of COVID-19 vaccination and treatments among Idaho residents and quotes John Culhane, professor and co-director of the Family Health Law and Policy Institute at Delaware Law School, on the First Amendment and limitations to intentionally distributing false information.

Johnson City Press

Today In Johnson City History: Dec. 23

This news item recalls an article published on December 23, 1996 in which Harry Augensen, professor emeritus of physics and astronomy, explained what most likely caused the night sky event known as the "Star of Bethlehem" in the Bible.