Gabby Nye '24, a Spanish and biology pre-physical therapy major, is a recipient of the Janice Bond Senior Award from the Pan American Association of Philadelphia. This award recognizes graduating seniors from area colleges and universities, for their exceptional academic achievements and active involvement in advancing Latin American Studies and community engagement efforts.
President Stacey Robertson is mentioned in this list of commencement speakers at schools across the area. President Robertson will address graduates at commencement ceremonies on the Chester campus from May 14-16, as well as at Commonwealth Law School on May 16 and Delaware Law School on May 17.
Secondary education major Gianni DiMatteo '24 is one of six recipients of the 2024 Anna Rapagnani Memorial scholarship. DiMatteo is also credited for helping to organize Abruzzese Delco’s annual dinner dance.
Delaware Law Distinguished Professor James May co-authored this article examining how the Constitution does not include any climate or environmental protections.
Quinn Yeargain, assistant professor at Commonwealth Law School, is quoted in this article about a new amendment proposed in Florida concerning abortion rights for minors.
Harry Augensen, emeritus professor of physics and astronomy, shares what stargazers can expect to see during the month of May.
Chemical engineering student Nabeel Hakeem-Olowu '26 is one of twelve winners of the Chick-Fil-A community scholars program.
School of Nursing students recently participated in a disaster simulation to test their emergency preparedness skills. Associate Professor Cathleen Evans and nursing student Michael Ross '24 are quoted about the experience.
Kalfani Turè, associate professor of criminal justice, is featured in two segments from ABC News 5 Cleveland that discuss police use of force in two separate instances. Turè gives insight into what police bodycam footage shows from each incident.
Segment 1 from Canton, Ohio; Segment 2 from Lorain, Ohio.
Kalfani Turè, associate professor of criminal justice, is quoted in this article discussing the use of license plate readers. Turè says the technology can be helpful for police use.
Tunde Odusami, professor of finance, gives commentary in this Q&A about debt consolidation loans.
Kalfani Turè, associate professor of criminal justice, is quoted in this article discussing the death of a Canton, Ohio man during an interaction with police.
Anne Krouse, dean of the School of Nursing, has received the Excellence in Nursing Education Award from her alma mater, Villanova University.
Quinn Yeargain, assistant professor at Commonwealth Law School, is referenced in this article examining voter turnout in the Pittsburgh area for the Pennsylvania primary election.
Widener Commonwealth Law School and Wilkes University have signed a 3+3 agreement which will allow students to complete their undergraduate and law degrees in six years. Dean of Commonwealth Law Michael Hussey is featured in this broadcast interview discussing how the agreement will benefit students.
See also: ABC 27, Yahoo! News, The Citizens' Voice, Wilkes University
James May, distinguished professor of law at Delaware Law School, served as an organizer and moderator for the keynote discussion at the Climate Constitutionalism Conference hosted by the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University.
Richard Cooper, director of the BSW program and co-coordinator of African American Studies, is quoted in this article examining Beyoncé's latest album, "Cowboy Carter." Cooper shares how Beyoncé has a unique influence across all of pop culture, and how this album helps to highlight the history of Black artists in country music and culture.
Lisa Grimm has been named the next dean of the College of Arts & Sciences effective July 1. Grimm comes to Widener from The College of New Jersey.
See also: Vista Today, Philadelphia Today, Delaware County Daily Times
Vice President for Enrollment Joseph Howard is quoted discussing efforts to help incoming fall 2024 students navigate the FAFSA process amidst nationwide challenges.
Delaware Law School Emeritus Professor Lawrence Hamermesh is quoted in this article discussing Elon Musk and Tesla's legal challenges in the state of Delaware.