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Commonwealth Law School has launched a new Center for Equity and Justice, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to promoting social justice and creating equal opportunities for marginalized communities in the legal profession and beyond. Dean andré douglas pond cummings is featured discussing the importance of the initiative, as well as Commonwealth Law student fellow Tara Smith and Associate Professor Kellyn McGee, who will serve as the center's faculty director.

Widener is one of several area institutions included in this article that examined the financial health of small private colleges and universities around Philadelphia. Widener is also noted in this companion story about the study methodology, which resulted in a "marginal" ranking for the university.

Joseph Howard, vice president for enrollment, authored this op-ed sharing how Widener navigated the immense challenges of the FAFSA rollout in the 2023-2024 enrollment cycle. 

Jeff Lolli, interim associate dean for undergraduate business programs and professor of sport and event management, offers insight for consumers on purchasing rental car insurance. 

This article featured the upcoming Widener Day open house on Nov. 16. The event is a chance for prospective undergraduate students and their families to see all that Widener has to offer. 

Widener honored a number of faculty members at the annual Faculty Awards Ceremony on Oct. 30. 

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Professor of social work Brent Satterly is featured in this article discussing an uptick in calls for LGBTQ+ crisis resources following the results of the presidential election. Satterly shares about his personal life, as well as ways that allies can support members of the LGBTQ+ community.  

Commonwealth Law School hosted an EMS law and policy symposium bringing legal and emergency medical professionals together for a day of education and collaboration. Widener Trustee Doug Wolfberg '96 shares about the importance of the event in the written story, and Dean andré douglas pond cummings gave an extensive live interview in the story's video component.

Wes Leckrone, professor and chair of political science, discusses presidential and congressional election results and reactions in Pennsylvania and across the nation. 

See more election commentary from Leckrone: Penn Live, EuroNews Serbia

Todd Clark, dean of Delaware Law School, is referenced in this article written by one of his former students from his time on the faculty at St. Thomas University Benjamin L. Crump College of Law in Florida. 

Wes Leckrone, professor and chair of political science, spoke with Radio France International about the culture around the presidential election in the United States and the pivotal role that Pennsylvania will play. 
Leckrone is one of several experts featured in this additional segment on the same topic.

Jim Vike, professor of political science and associate dean of social science, is featured in this segment sharing some ways that Widener helps prepare students for election day. 

Wes Leckrone, professor and chair of political science, is one of the quoted experts in this article that examines election laws and ballot processing in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

Harry Augensen, emeritus professor of physics and astronomy, authored this round up of what stargazers can expect to see in the month of November. 

Widener and the Philadelphia Union hosted area high school students for an inside look at working in the professional sports field. 

Widener is mentioned as one of several area colleges and universities who have students working in facilities run by the Philadelphia Department of Prisons to receive clinical rotation credit. 

Widener University honored former head football coach Bill Manlove on Saturday, Oct. 26. Manlove is the winningest coach in university history. Alumni Tim Mooney and Robert Buckley reflected on Manlove's legacy.

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Wes Leckrone, professor and chair of political science, shares how undecided voters can play a major role in the outcome of the presidential election.

Widener is presenting a free Italian Cinema Night each month in Freedom Hall. The next event is tonight for a showing of “Il capitale umano."

Elizabeth Martin '25 is mentioned for having a winning project at the 2024 SURCA Symposium. 
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