Assistant Professor of criminal justice Michelle Lyttle Storrod provides expert commentary in this article following a violent crime involving Harrisburg-area high school students. Students witnessed the crime while on the school bus. Storrod shares that students in this situation would benefit from both individual and group counseling spaces in order to help them process their emotions.
Lauren Weaver, a second-year student at Commonwealth Law School, has joined Barley Snyder as a summer associate.
Widener has named Cary Caro as the new dean for the School of Business Administration beginning July 1. Caro comes to Widener from LaSalle University, and brings more than 15 years of higher education leadership experience.
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Professor Emeritus Harry Augensen shares what planets, stars and constellations viewers can expect to see in the Philadelphia region during the month of June.
Men's baseball pitcher Trae Sanders '27 is recognized in this article for earning a Second Team MAC Commonwealth All-Conference honor.
This segment features Widener's recent joining of the Scholars Network, a national workforce model that connects students, universities and healthcare employers to create direct, lower-debt pathways into clinical careers.
This issue of the AALS weekly news digest features coverage of Commonwealth Law School's commencement ceremony.
Director of Student Accessibility Services Rebecca Ross is the recipient of the 2026 Julie E. Wollman Endowed Award for Inclusion and Belonging. This award annually recognizes a Widener employee who goes above and beyond in their commitment to inclusion and belonging and enhances the success of underrepresented groups at the university.
This article features a review of Assistant Professor Jordan Smith's recently published book "The invention of rum: Creating the quintessential Atlantic commodity," which explores the history of rum around the Atlantic from 1640 to 1810.
Registration is now open for the School of Engineering's upcoming summer camp for high school students June 22-25.
2026 graduates Tamiya Anderson '26, Drew Annable '26, Avalynn Baer '26, Julia Brandon '26, Maritza Garcia '26, Laura Gilbert '26, Skarlet Gonzalez '26, Lillian Griffiths '26, Mya Kennedy '26, Luke Shirey '26, Damya Walton '26 and Isis Williams '26 were recognized by the Center for Civic Engagement for their commitment to civic leadership during their time at Widener. Associate Professor Marina Barnett, assistant provost for civic engagement, is quoted.
This article, authored by Professor Emeritus Harry Augensen, examines the planet Mercury. Augensen discusses the planet's attributes, history and why it is sometimes difficult to see.
Associate Professor Kimberlee Zamora, chair of construction management, is the featured guest on this episode of the Hard Hat Chick Chat podcast. Zamora shares about her career pathway in the construction industry, as well as her thoughts on leadership, mentorship and creating opportunities for women in the construction field.
Professor Jeff Lolli, associate dean for undergraduate programs in the School of Business Administration, is a featured expert in this article examining how consumers can choose the best credit card for international travel. Lolli shares his advice in a Q&A.
2026 Commonwealth Law School graduate Ashton Leigh Clark '26 was recognized at a recent graduate celebration at Tuscanooga Baptist Church.
Coverage of Widener's commencement celebrations is featured in this article including the Chester campus schools and colleges, Delaware Law School and Commonwealth Law School.
Delaware Law School's commencement ceremony is featured in this issue of the AALS weekly newsletter.
This article highlights 2026 Commonwealth Law School graduate Christopher “Steph” Yurchak '26.
An essay published in 2018 by Commonwealth Law School Professor Jill Family, associate dean for faculty research & development, is the editor's choice pick in this weekly roundup of legal scholarship and news.