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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. 

This article spotlights 2026 graduate Delorean Andrews '26. Andrews, who graduated with his bachelor's in organizational development and leadership, shares his journey through life and education. 

Widener President Stacey Robertson recently presented the annual William David Eckard Jr. Award for Distinguished Service to Executive Director for University Systems Erica Austin and Campus Safety Lt. Vontel Green. Each year, this award recognizes two longtime employees for their hard work and dedication to the Widener community. 

Widener has named Crystal Gibson as executive director of athletics beginning July 1. Gibson comes to Widener from St. Mary’s College of Maryland where she has been serving as director of athletics & recreation since 2020.

Pride men's soccer players Aiden Martinelli ’28 and Jackson Birster ‘28 authored this article reflecting on their participation in an annual youth soccer clinic hosted by men's and women's soccer. Martinelli and Birster share their gratitude for opportunities to work with community youth and for being able to expose them to the sport they love.

This article features 2026 graduate Amanda Rappa '26, a communication studies student who was named the 2026 President's Award winner on the Chester campus. The honor recognizes a graduating student who has contributed the most to campus life through academics and participation in extracurricular activities.  

Delaware Law School is recognized on this list of the best LLM programs for international students. 

Coverage from both of Widener's law campuses is featured in this edition of the AALS weekly newsletter including Commonwealth Law School's recent student awards ceremony and spotlight on alumna Christine Corado '93, as well as Delaware Law School's annual awards ceremony and Assistant Professor of Law Keeshea Turner Roberts' participation in the inaugural Progressive Scholars Workshop hosted by the Society of American Law Teachers.

Widener received bronze in the Philadelphia Inquirer's 2026 Favorites contest in the college / university category. 

Delaware Law School Distinguished Professor Alan Garfield authored this opinion article following a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, a case involving Congressional district mapping. 

Todd Clark, dean of Delaware Law School, recently participated in the Opportunity LIVES Here summit hosted by the Riverfront Development Corporation of Delaware and the Delaware River and Bay Authority.

Assistant Professor Sarah Everhart, director of the Environmental and Natural Resources Law Clinic at Delaware Law School, authored this article which examines the Delaware State Constitution. Everhart covers history, unique characteristics and more. 

Commonwealth Law School has received an "A" rating on this list of law schools recognized for their environmental law program.  

This segment features 2026 graduate Delorean Andrews and his journey to commencement. Andrews received his bachelor's in organizational development and leadership yesterday. 

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Delaware Law School Emeritus Professor Lawrence Hamermesh offers expert insight in this article discussing recent decisions by major companies to move their incorporation from Delaware to Texas. 

Widener has joined the Scholars Network, a national workforce model that connects students, universities and healthcare employers to create direct, lower-debt pathways into clinical careers. Director of Strategic Clinical Partnerships Jane Oeffner is quoted sharing how this program will benefit students pursuing healthcare careers.