Delaware Law School student Heather Fithian Romansky is included in the magazine's "Law Students of the Year" coverage that highlights students who make extraordinary contributions inside and outside of the classroom. Fithian Romansky is featured for her work to create a networking group for first-generation law students.
Widener has been partnering with the Longwood Foundation, Bank of America and government entities to explore relocating our Delaware Law School campus from Concord Pike into the city of Wilmington business district, as part of The Bridge project. Todd Clark, dean of Delaware Law School, is quoted discussing how this opportunity could benefit students.
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Widener University Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Chief of Staff Katie Herschede, along with Widener alumni Julie Dietrich '18 and Michael Stefan '12, have been named 2024 trailblazers in higher education by City & State Pennsylvania. The list recognizes Pennsylvanians who demonstrate extraordinary commitment to higher education.
Keesha Turner Roberts, assistant professor at Delaware Law School, and law students Mariah MacIntosh and Bianca Gennaoui are featured guests on this episode of "The Agenda" to discuss Delaware Law's involvement with the Black Audit Project.
Ken Kristl, professor and director of the Environmental Rights Institute at Delaware Law School, is quoted in this article discussing an upcoming legal settlement in the wake of a chemical spill into the Delaware River in March 2023.
Tim Daniel, trainer and instructor at the Widener Small Business Development Center, will present at the upcoming Closing the Gap Conference hosted by the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Todd Clark, dean of Delaware Law School, discusses ideas for potential changes to the bar exam process in Delaware that are aimed at increasing diversity of attorneys in the state. Changes could include lowering the exam cutoff score by two points, cutting back on essay questions, lowering late application fees, and more. Clark says the energy of these changes is moving in the right direction.
Alumni Cloë Di Flumeri '23 authored this article covering their experience coming back to Widener for the 2023 SURCA Symposium to share student research focused on green chemistry. The article features Loyd Bastin, associate dean of science, and students John Samohod '25, Adrienne Gordy '24, Anthony Ruggiero '25, Christina McCullough '24, and Ryan Schlosser '25 sharing about their research.
This article reflects on the recent Climate Constitutionalism Conference co-hosted by Delaware Law School and Pace University. Delaware Law Distinguished Professor James May co-chaired the event which brought scholars, activists, students, and more together to discuss environmental issues.
Widener celebrated the class of 2024 with commencement ceremonies for the Chester campus, Commonwealth Law School, and Delaware Law School.
In this episode, Greg Potter interviews Dr. Angie Corbo, associate professor and chair of communication studies, and faculty chair at Widener; Dr. Wes Leckrone, professor and chair of political science at Widener; Dr. James Vike, professor, associate dean of social science, and director of the masters of public administration program at Widener; and Kyle Meier, a 2024 political science graduate, who has also served as an intern for the office of New Jersey Congressman Donald Norcross. The team discusses the current political climate, political engagement initiatives at Widener University, and what impact the 2024 election season will have on political education on college campuses.
Anthony Pluretti, associate vice president of student and campus services, will speak at an upcoming webinar on how colleges and universities can choose the best technology for their safety needs.
Class of 2024 MSW graduate Phil Waibel shares his story in this article about Delco Revive, a new harm-reduction initiative from the Delaware County Health Department that will offer free Narcan nasal spray, fentanyl and Xylazine test strips, CPR training, and more. Waibel now works as a substance abuse counselor at MVP recovery.
Todd Clark, dean of Delaware Law School, is the featured guest on this episode of DETV's "The Agenda." Clark discusses his life and career, as well as the school's commitment to providing opportunities for students.
Geeta Tewari, associate professor at Delaware Law School, authored this article about an ongoing case in the Delaware Supreme Court that is challenging COVID-era restrictions on religious gatherings.
Widener celebrated the class of 2024 with commencement ceremonies last week for Chester, Harrisburg and Delaware graduates. President Stacey Robertson is quoted offering words of wisdom.
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A post from the Widener Law Blog is cited for this article covering strange and historical laws in the state of Delaware.
Delaware Law School Emeritus Professor Lawrence Hamermesh is a guest in this segment covering a financial battle over pay packages involving Tesla and Elon Musk.
Commonwealth Law School's commencement ceremony is featured. Graduate Zachary Penzone is highlighted alongside his service dog and fellow graduate, Wings.
Quinn Yeargain, assistant professor at Commonwealth Law School, is quoted in this article discussing a case from Georgia that may make its way to the U.S. Supreme Court about how the state elects utility regulators.