In the Media

Delaware Law graduate Claire DeMatteis has been appointed Commissioner of the Delaware Department of Correction, the first woman to hold the position in the state’s history.

Harry Augensen, professor of physics and astronomy and director of the Widener Observatory, writes this opinion piece (pages 35-37) on the U.S. space program's impact on human advances and discoveries across the solar system as well as on his personal education and career.

Delaware Law's Distinguished Professor Alan Garfield writes this opinion piece about whether President Trump’s recent decision to block users from his Twitter account was in violation of the First Amendment. 

Harry J. Augensen, professor of physics and astronomy, spoke with the Delco Times about the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon and the impact that event had on his life, career and the future of space exploration.

Widener wrapped up week 3 of the #MyTopCollege competition still leading the medium size school division. The competition continues this week with a theme focused on game day, including the most competitive rivalries, the liveliest student sections and the catchiest cheers.

This article quotes Ross Steinman, professor of psychology, on best ways to ensure that consumers won't overspend during the Amazon Prime Day events. This article appeared in numerous outlets including Yahoo! Finance, The Boston Globe, The Chicago Tribune and more.

The article mentions that Widener is one of the two closest small business development centers to the Wharton School of Business’ Small Business Development Center, which is closing at the end of July. Similar coverage also appeared in Technical.ly Philly.

Christopher J. Robinette, professor of law at Commonwealth Law, is quoted in an article examining a product liability lawsuit against Amazon that may make large tech companies responsible for the third party products that they sell.

Delaware Law Professor John Culhane is featured in this news video that examines the legal argument of whether liability following a crime with a firearm should fall to the manufacturer or the perpetrator.

This blog post is written by Amanda L. Sholtis, professor of legal methods and director of academic success at Commonwealth Law.

Ross Steinman, co-chair and professor in the psychology department, is quoted in this article that looks at new study findings that reveal men are just as likely as women to make impulse buys—and spend more when they do.

After week two of the #MyTopCollege campaign, Widener is leading its size division and ranks second in the overall college leadership board.

Psychology Professor Ross Steinman commented on the recent Wayfair employee walkout in protest of the company’s sale to a government contractor responsible for furnishing detention facilities at the U.S. border.

Delaware Law's Distinguished Emerita Professor of Law Jean Eggen is quoted in an article that looks at the current product-liability lawsuits facing global enterprise Bayer. 

Joseph Fuhr, professor emeritus of economics, authored this opinion piece that argues against efforts to tether U.S. drug prices to an international index.

Members of the first graduating class at Chester Charter Scholars Academy, formerly the Chester Charter School for the Arts, received scholarships to college including Michele Stewart who was awarded a scholarship to Widener.

Delaware Law alumna Amy Furness is defending the opioid manufacturer Endo in a lawsuit filed by the Florida Attorney General’s Office.

Widener placed second in week one of Forbes’ #MyTopCollege social media challenge. This 9 week challenge continues this week with the theme of best freshman year memories.

This article closely examines the need for LGBTQ-centered mental healthcare and references Widener student Jourdan Porter who is earning a dual degree in clinical psychology and human sexuality. This story also appeared in WHYY.

An opinion piece by Delaware Law's Distinguished Professor of Law Alan Garfield that originally appeared in the Delaware News Journal examines how recent state legislation continues restrict a woman’s right to choose