In the Media

Student volunteers with Chester Eastside are offering remote tutoring services in the organization's Virtual Out of School program. 

Delaware Law School Dean Rodney A. Smolla will host a talk on Zoom titled “Confessions of a Free Speech Lawyer” through the Lewes Public Library.

As COVID-19 has claimed the lives of thousands across the country, Angie Corbo, associate professor and chair of communication studies, offers advice on how to console families and loved ones of those who passed.

Ola Tucker, adjunct professor at Delaware Law School, participated in the virtual International Seminar Cycle hosted by University of Vale do Itajaí. 

Harry Augensen, professor and director of the Widener Observatory, writes what to expect in the night sky for the month of June.

Shana Maier, criminal justice professor, weighs in on the removal of a judge for his inappropriate questioning of a sexual assault victim. 

Ross Steinman, professor of psychology, explains how consumer buying habits changed between generations.

Students Debra Washington and Rayven Hudley were inducted into Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.

As co-author of this opinion article, Michael Dimino, professor of law Widener Law Commonwealth, writes that the decision to re-open the country should be made based on scientific information as well as public input. 

Courtney H. Kelly, executive director of admissions, talks about the department's creative initiatives to connect with admitted and prospective students, including building a virtual orientation hub and surprising students at home with a visit from Widener's mascots.

Chester and Melrose, Widener's beloved mascots, toured Montgomery County to welcome admitted students to Widener. This segment featured an interview with Carl Wambold, assistant director of admissions. 

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Shana Maier, professor of criminal justice, comments on the impact of the Department of Education's new regulations governing Title IX investigations.

Donald A. Brown, scholar in residence at Widener Law Commonwealth, an expert on environmental ethics and law, endorses Tom Brier campaign for Congress and his support of reducing carbon emissions in the U.S. in this opinion article.

Coverage of recent Delaware Law School graduate Siani Flores celebrating her achievement at home.

Emma Burns, who earned a bachelor of science in nursing degree on Saturday, celebrated at home with her family in a makeshift commencement ceremony.

Michael J. Cozzillio, professor emeritus of law at Widener Law Commonwealth, co-authors this opinion piece on a leadership void in the executive branch of the federal government.

This article examines nursing recruitment agencies and features commentary from Darrell Spurlock, Jr., professor and director of the Leadership Center for Nursing Education Research, on the current nursing shortage.

At look at fall semester deposit numbers at local colleges and universities references an outing by mascots Chester and Melrose along with members of the university's admissions team to visit admitted students.

Promotion of the university's commencement hub created to celebrate the 2020 graduates, as well as the GRADitude video showcasing students giving thanks to those who helped them during their time at Widener.

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As NFL teams make arrangements for training camp during COVID-19, this article references when the Philadelphia Eagles held its camp at Widener from 1973-1979.