Loyd Bastin, associate dean of sciences and professor of chemistry, will give a lecture on Green Chemistry at the Delaware County Institute of Science on March 11.
Widener University provided the location as well as a free dinner in the Pride Café for Chester youth who participated in martial arts classes coordinated by Youth Development United.
Mike Schaninger, adjunct faculty member in the School of Business Administration, has been named small business unit team lead and account manager at Arthur Hall Insurance.
Delaware Law School Emeritus Professor Lawrence Hamermesh gives insight in this article covering Elon Musk's desire to move his business' legal operations out of the state of Delaware. Hamermesh weighs in on some other states Musk could turn to.
Richard Cooper, co-coordinator of African American Studies and director of the BSW program, is quoted in this article discussing a recent Grammy performance of 'Fast Car' by country music star Luke Combs featuring the song's original singer, Tracy Chapman. Combs' covering of this song stirred controversy in recent months.
Widener University has announced that it is suspending the May 1 'Decision Day' deadline for incoming fall 2024 students due to delays with the FAFSA application. President Stacey Robertson and Vice President for Enrollment Joseph Howard share that Widener is committed to making sure students have ample time to make their college decisions.
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Ross Steinman, professor of psychology, is quoted discussing grocery prices and how they impact consumer behavior.
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A post on X made by Quinn Yeargain, assistant professor at Commonwealth Law School, is referenced in this article about a recent ruling from the Oregon Supreme Court.
Delaware Law Distinguished Professor James May has been named to Law Dragon's 2024 list of Leaders in Environmental Law. May is founder of Delaware Law's Global Environmental Rights Institute.
Emeritus Professor Harry Augensen shares upcoming planetary events for the month of February.
Assistant Professor at Delaware Law School Diego Alcalá Laboy is quoted in this article sharing the story of a family separated by distance when their son is incarcerated out of state. Alcalá shares that the cost of a lawyer can be prohibitive for some in the United States.
Wes Leckrone, professor and chair of political science, is quoted discussing the current standoff between President Biden and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott over migration and border security in the state.
Widener and Elizabethtown University have signed a memorandum of understanding which could benefit students looking to enroll in Elizabethtown's M.A. in counseling psychology program.
Professor and Chair of Political Science Wes Leckone and Associate Dean of Social Sciences Jim Vike are quoted in this article discussing the question of who would be Donald Trump's running mate in the 2024 presidential election.
Delaware Law School student Daniella Vincent, who worked as a summer associate at Yankwitt LLP, is recognized for her work as managing editor of Delaware Law's Law Review.
Quinn Yeargain, assistant professor at Commonwealth Law School, is quoted discussing a recent decision by the Pennsylvania State Supreme Court to send a case dealing with abortion rights back to the Commonwealth Court. Yeargain shares that this decision could be seen as a clear indication of how the state Supreme Court expects the lower court to rule.
Delaware Law School will host the state's Chancery Court this week for a hearing in the case of Harper v. Sievert. The case, brought by a T-Mobile investor, claims a plan by T-Mobile's parent company to speed up AI and machine learning segments has led to costly cyberattacks against T-Mobile.
The Osher Institute for Lifelong Learning (OLLI) is featured in this article as they approach the beginning of their spring courses. OLLI offers academic courses on a variety of topics for adults age 50 and over.
Ross Steinman, professor of psychology, is quoted in this article discussing the Super Bowl. Steinman says that the Super Bowl has become somewhat of an annual holiday and that the upcoming game being held in Las Vegas can impact the city.
Greg Potter interviews Robert Buckley Jr. '81, the president of Buckley and Company, the family-owned construction company that was instrumental in the nation’s record-setting rebuild of the collapsed portion of I-95 in the summer of 2023. Buckley discusses the logistics of the rebuild and the origins, culture, and philosophy of his company. Buckley credits his success to his dedicated team, some of whom have been with him since his college days, and the power of networking. He says, “Your word is your bond, and the handshake is the deal.” Buckley is an advisor for Widener’s new engineering construction management program. Buckley and Company helped to raise funds for the family of Nathan “Nate” Moody, the truck driver and father of three who tragically lost his life in the accident.