Three Widener alumni have received judicial nominations from Delaware Gov. John Carney. Thomas Pedersen '92 is nominated to serve as Court of Common Pleas judge in Sussex County. Carney is also renominating Mardi Pyott '88 for another term as Family Court judge in Kent County, and Francis Mieczkowski '11 for another term as Family Court commissioner in New Castle County.
Delaware Law Distinguished Professor James May co-authored this article examining how the Constitution does not include any climate or environmental protections.
James May, distinguished professor of law and founder of the Global Environmental Rights Institute at Widener University Delaware Law School, is quoted discussing the landmark climate lawsuit Juliana et al. v. United States. The case was supposed to go to trial in 2018 but has been postponed for several years and was recently terminated.
In this article examining Black maternal mental and physical health challenges, Erika Dawkins, an assistant professor of clinical psychology, is one of the experts advocating for holistic, comprehensive medical care.
John Brady '91, a Delaware Law School graduate, announced his retirement after more than 30 years as a member of the Delaware Bar. This article celebrates highlights of Brady's professional career, which included serving as deputy attorney general and Sussex County Clerk of the Peace, and being the first openly gay elected official in Delaware.
Paul Regan, associate professor at Delaware Law School, is quoted in this article that outlines Elon Musk's ongoing campaign to reinstate his $46.5 billion pay package which requires votes from shareholders as well as approval from the Delaware Chancery Court.
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.