In the Media

Delaware Law School Dean Rod Smolla will argue the scope of judicial-proceedings privilege in an ongoing case out of Texas.

Two-time nursing graduate Elise Rohana received the 2021 American Association of Nurse Practitioners New Jersey State Award for Nurse Practitioner Excellence. 

Tatyannah King, a student in the Center for Human Sexuality Studies, shares advice on how to navigate and manage a break up between friends.

Widener joined 37 universities and colleges across the state in receiving an It's on Us Grant through a Pennsylvania initiative designed to improve safety on campuses through sexual assault awareness and prevention programming.

This feature story showcases the achievements of Widener Law School graduate and Skiatook Fire Chief Jim Annas.

This article includes an interview with School of Business Administration graduate Jim DeGaetano on his children's book Larry the Bunny Saves His Money.

Linda Houser, associate professor of social work, comments on New York's recent paid sick leave law and the relief it will bring to workers in the state, especially low-wage employees.

This article promotes the Chester Eastside's free Phoenix Virtual Out of School Time program which connects students with additional academic support from volunteers including Widener students.

Harry Augensen, professor of physics and astronomy, details the upcoming stars and constellations for January. 

Clinical psychologist and Widener graduate Kathryn Esquer comments on the rise of virtual therapy services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As people set resolutions for 2021, Kathy Wu, assistant professor of graduate clinical psychology, advises to set small, achievable goals in order to avoid disappointment.
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After being one of the first front-line responders to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Philadelphia, nursing professor Shirlee Drayton-Brooks, director of doctor of nursing practice program, shares her reactions and why she believes its important take action against the virus.

Professor Shana Maier is quoted in this article about the revictimization of abuse survivors.

Judge P. Kevin Brobson, a Widener Law Commonwealth graduate, discusses his goals for his upcoming term as Commonwealth Court President Judge.

Jill Family, professor and director of the Law and Government Institute at Widener Law Commonwealth, comments on a final ruling by the Trump Administration to deny migrants asylum if they had passed through intermediate countries on their way to the U.S.

Melissa Heisner earned a master's degree in social work in May.

This article comes to Dr. Jill Biden's defense after a Wall Street Journal opinion article commented on the validity of her title and references her time as a student at Brandywine Junior College, which was affiliated with Widener in 1991.

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Nursing freshman Gianna DiAngelo received a $5,000 tip while waitressing at Anthony's At Paxon in Broomall over the weekend.

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As the Electoral College meets to cast electoral votes in Pennsylvania, Michael R. Dimino, professor at Widener Law Commonwealth, discusses the post-election role of the courts, as outlined in the Constitution.

Christopher Robinette, professor at Widener Law Commonwealth, weighs in on legal challenges against Tyson Foods Inc., which argues that federal law pre-empts lawsuits brought by employees who got sick or died from COVID-19.