In the Media

The International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education (CHRIE) shared a message of unity featuring senior Anish Sharan. 

Feature on Widener nursing graduate and Philadelphia Eagles cheerleader Gabriela Bren.

Michael Dimino, professor of law at Widener Law Commonwealth, weighs in on the potential abuse of government power, especially during emergencies such as the Coronavirus-related lock downs.

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In celebration of Earth Day, this magazine article highlights the book "Legal Pathways to Deep Decarbonization" co-edited by John Dernbach, professor of law at Widener Law Commonwealth, that outlines 1,500 recommendations for federal, state, and local actions to decarbonize the economy.

This article features a repurposed interview with The Philadelphia Inquirer that quotes Darrell Spurlock, professor of nursing and director of the Leadership Center for Nursing Education Research.

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In this opinion article, Alan Garfield, professor at Delaware Law School, outlines the divisions of power within federal and state governments as written in the Constitution.

Jean Eggen, emeritus professor at Delaware Law School, is quoted on what to expect as a case brought against Johnson & Johnson by former talc users is set to appear before a Missouri appellate court. 

This article provides a breakdown of the federal stimulus funding distributed to area colleges and universities and quotes President Julie E. Wollman.

J. Wes Leckrone, political science professor, co-authors this article that describes how fifty state governments and the U.S. federal government activate distinct constitutional powers to respond to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Michael Dimino, professor of law at Widener Law Commonwealth, co-authors this opinion piece outlining that government power can only be exercised according to limits established in the Constitution and laws.

Courtney H. Kelly, executive director of admissions, explains the strategy behind the university's admitted student hub created in light of COVID-19, to give admitted students an ongoing opportunity to connect with and experience life and learning at Widener.

This feature about a home in Marcus Hook that housed historic artifacts quotes Mitchell Rothman, professor emeritus. 

Article features an agreement between Delaware Law School and the University of Calabria in Italy.

Students Angelica Borja, Kelly Gabbett, and Isabel Turck are recognized for their dean's list achievements in the fall semester.

News of Widener's announcement to hold the 2020 commencement ceremony on May 15, 2021 in light of Covid-19.

Features a new website co-launched by John Dernbach, professor of environmental law and sustainability and director of the Environmental Law and Sustainability Center at Widener Law Commonwealth, to help accelerate a sustainable U.S. transition to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.

Adjunct professor Ryan Raiker writes about the challenges and adjustments of working, learning, and teaching from home during COVID-19.

As airlines face an increase in lawsuits from passengers aiming to recoup fares, Jean Eggen, professor emeritus at Delaware Law School, says if the airlines file for bankruptcy then plaintiffs refunds may be limited.

Normajean Colby, associate professor of nursing, explains how the stresses of isolation can exacerbate the risk of child abuse, along with ways to recognize and reduce the dangers of abuse.

J. Wes Leckrone, a political science professor, is quoted in this article that examines how the Pennsylvania state legislature is handling financial decisions during the Coronavirus crisis.

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