Commonwealth Law School has entered into a new partnership agreement with York College that will allow students the opportunity to earn both a bachelor's degree and a juris doctor in six years. Dean andré douglas pond cummings is quoted sharing his excitement and about the benefits of this partnership.
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Delaware Law School student Carson Francis was one of two winners of the 27th annual summer intern mock trial competition sponsored by Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele.
Widener, in partnership with Delaware County Libraries, Radnor Historical Society and America250PADelco, have announced the book for the upcoming Revolutionary Reads event happening on the Chester campus in October. President Stacey Robertson is quoted sharing her excitement for the event, which Widener is hosting for the fifth consecutive year. Robertson will join author Erica Armstrong Dunbar in conversation to discuss her book "Never Caught: the Washingtons’ Relentless Pursuit of Their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge."
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Widener's Small Business Development Center is mentioned in this article as a resource used by Taskers Pro AI, an organization that aims to help businesses adopt artificial intelligence without requiring technical expertise.
Delaware Law School Associate Professor Beth Jennings is featured in this article discussing her family's experience with accessibility to hearing aids amid a proposed bill in Delaware that would assist families in covering the cost of hearing aids.
This article, authored by Professor Emeritus Harry Augensen, highlights the work of astronomer Vera Rubin.
Commonwealth Law School student Kerry Pierce is featured in this intern spotlight from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission where she is serving as an intern in their law bureau.
This episode of "The Handbasket," a podcast hosted by Professor Mariah Schug, chair of gender, women and sexuality studies, and Associate Professor of Human Sexuality Studies Tushabe Tushabe, explores U.S. Supreme Court decisions affecting LGBTQ+ rights and well-being with guests Brendan Conner, associate professor at Delaware Law School, and clinical psychologist Jacob Glickman.
Professor Emeritus Harry Augensen shares what celestial bodies stargazers will see during the month of August.
This article highlights the recent artificial intelligence camp for high school students hosted by the computer science department and the newly launched AI major. Associate Dean of Sciences Suk-Chung Yoon and Professor Jeff Rufinus, chair of computer science, talk about Widener's commitment to providing students with the tools they need to succeed as AI continues to shape the world.
This article references the Philadelphia Eagles time hosting training camp at Widener from 1973 through 1979.
This article highlights the success of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) and Radiologic Technology (Rad Tech) programs since coming to Widener's Chester campus following the closing of Crozer Chester Medical Center. Sharmane Walker, executive director for the Center for Continuing Studies; DMS Program Director Megan Stone; Rad Tech Program director Judy Crampton; current student Joseph Renzi '27 and class of 2026 graduate Maeve McQueeney ’26 all share about their experience with the transition.
Associate Professor Katia Ciampa has been selected as the recipient of the Elva Knight Research Grant from the International Literacy Association. This grant is awarded to support research that addresses significant questions for the discipline of reading/literacy research and practice.
This article references previous comments made by Lawrence Hamermesh, emeritus professor at Delaware Law School, regarding Delaware's judiciary.
Upcoming free stargazing events at the Widener Observatory are featured. The Observatory offers free stargazing events throughout the academic year for members of the public and special groups.
Executive Director of Annual Giving & Advancement Services Ivy Lane served on the planning committee and represented Widener at the 2026 Philly Annual Fundraising Conference held at Ursinus College.
This article spotlights Widener baseball player Tyler Harper '28. Harper, a biology major, shares about his love of baseball, his aspirations to work in the medical field, and more.
Widener was awarded $2.5 million through Pennsylvania’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program. This money will be used for improvements to Lathem Hall including construction of a masonry retaining wall, site grading to improve drainage, installation of an accessible entrance ramp and landscaping enhancements.
Widener women's lacrosse players Olivia Blades, Rylie Christy, Alex Krohn, Jessica Mantz, Madison Phillips and Gianna Scaliti have been recognized as part of IWCLA's 2026 Division III academic honor roll.
This article covering the retirement of Delaware Supreme Court Justice Karen L. Valihura features comments from Delaware Law School Associate Professor Geeta Kohli. Kohli shares about the significance of Valihura's seat being passed down to another female justice.