In the Media

Astronomical and stargazing information for the month of May provided by Harry Augensen, professor and director of Widener Observatory.

Since the COVID-19 outbreak, Widener's Small Business Development Center has been helping small businesses stay open and stable.

Juliet Moringiello, an associate dean of research at Widener Law Commonwealth, reacts to Sen. Leader Mitch McConnell's notion that states go bankrupt amid the Coronavirus pandemic.

Widener students and departments such as the Center for Civic and Global Engagement are finding ways to make a local impact during COVID-19.

Originally published in the Associated Press, this article provides updates on the ongoing lawsuit involving United Development Funding, represented by Delaware Law School dean Rod Smolla, and defendants Kyle Bass and Hayman Capital.

Rod Smolla, dean of Delaware Law School, weighs in on President Trump's proposal to  rewrite the federal defamation laws.

John Dernbach, professor at Widener Law Commonwealth, weighs in as environmental groups criticize the proposed first liquefied natural gas export terminal in New Jersey.

This article examining how area colleges and universities are planning for fall, amid the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, includes comments from President Julie E. Wollman.

Article mentions a 2010 study published in the Widener Law Review, which concluded that home schooled children reach academic levels similar to or higher than students in public school systems.

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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.