In the Media

Widener graduate Rachel Slaughter, writes a review on the play “Black joy”
that depicts an African American family, whose members are emotionally affected by racism in 1916.

Kenn Tachino, the Boettner Endowed Professor in Financial Planning, outlines new financial resources available through the Coronavirus stimulus package and advises individuals to proceed with caution based on their financial circumstances.

Darrell Spurlock, professor and director of the Leadership Center for Nursing Education Research, provides expert guidance on how to clean and use homemade face masks.

See also: Medical Daily

For prospective law students who are choosing a school virtually while adhering to social distancing, Barbara Ayars, associate dean for admissions at Delaware Law School, says there are ways to learn about a school's campus and culture.

J. Wesley Leckrone, a political science professor, is quoted about the political implications of Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf's decision to release inmates who may be susceptible to contracting the Coronavirus.

See also: The Daily Review, The Morning Call, The Gettysburg Times

Kiarra Sylvester, a graduate student in the human sexuality and social work dual program, writes about Nemis Quinn Mélançon-Golden, an 8-year-old drag queen.

In light of Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf's recommendation for all residents to wear face masks outdoors, Darrell Spurlock, professor, scholarship director, and director of Leadership Center for Nursing Education Research, explains why covering your face is so important amid the coronavirus outbreak. 

Romie Griesmer, supervising attorney and lecturer of law at Delaware Law School, comments on a code in state law that allows the Department of Correction to take action to modify prisoners’ sentences, like in the instance of COVID-19.

See also: The Philadelphia Tribune

A feature story on senior Devan Rimmer and her record-breaking basketball career with the Pride.

Amid the uncertainty caused by the Coronavirus, Ross Steinman, professor of psychology, explains that online shopping behavior has become increasingly frenetic.

See also: Yahoo! Malaysia, Yahoo! News Philippines, Yahoo! News Singapore

The new book “For You: Original Stories and Photographs by Bruce Springsteen's Legendary Fans,” shares memories of past concerts including one held at Widener.

When planning for retirement, Kenn Tacchino, the Boettner Endowed Professor in financial planning, outlines six variables that require special consideration.

Shonteila West-Gregoire was initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi.

A feature on Delaware Law School graduate Liz Devine.

A look at Delaware's constitutionally mandated partisan balance on state courts features Delaware Law School alumnus James R. Adams.

See also: Non Perele

While schools across the country moved to online classrooms, Zora Wolfe, associate professor who specializes in educational leadership, says this situation is an opportunity to give teachers and students experience in distance learning.

See also: The Courier Journal

Widener students Zachary Hurst, Giulia Lima, and Jillian Tyson were inducted into Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.

See also, TAP into Elizabeth

Lawrence Hamermesh, professor emeritus at Delaware Law School, is quoted on how Delaware’s Chancery Court is well equipped to handle complications related to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Lenin Agudo, director of Widener's Small Business Development Center, explains that small businesses can benefit from Small Business Administration loans in addition to the federal government's stimulus package.

Widener's Small Business Development Center is one of many local organizations working in partnership with the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to support small businesses during the Coronavirus pandemic.