In the Media

A graduate student in the Center for Human Sexuality Studies, Dennae Harshaw, is featured in Passion Vista for her work as a sex therapist. 

Alan Garfield, distinguished professor at Delaware Law School, authored this article examining what Americans can learn about successful democracy from Donna Kelce, mother of Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Garfield uses football and sportsmanship to demonstrate the importance of voters being educated on a variety of viewpoints.

Paul Regan, associate professor at Delaware Law School, is quoted in this article examining the performance of top law firms. Regan shares that gaining new clients can be very competitive for firms. 

Delaware Law Distinguished Professor James May is quoted discussing the long, ongoing climate lawsuit Juliana v. United States. May shares how the case, which was filed in 2015, could finally play out under the Biden administration.

A TED talk presented at TEDxWidener by Geeta Tewari, assistant professor at Delaware Law School, is highlighted.

Donald Brown, scholar in residence at Commonwealth Law School, authored this piece discussing how people fleeing the impacts of climate change could be considered refugees.

President Stacey Robertson and Executive Director of Campus Safety Anthony Pluretti co-authored this piece about how Widener's Campus Safety officers are not only here to perform their duties, but are an integral part of the culture and community of belonging at the university.

andré douglas pond cummings has been selected as the new dean of Commonwealth Law School effective June 1, 2024. cummings currently serves as the Charles C. Baum distinguished professor of law, at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s William H. Bowen School of Law.

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Quinn Yeargain, assistant professor at Commonwealth Law School, is featured in this article examining an anticipated ruling by the Florida State Supreme Court pertaining to sports betting and state constitutional amendments.
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Director of the Center for Human Sexuality Studies Pamela Lannutti is referenced in this article that discusses building a sense of belonging and acceptance for members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Harry Augensen, emeritus professor of physics and astronomy, shares what stargazers will see in the month of January.

Michael Dimino, professor of law at Commonwealth Law School, is quoted in this article examining calls for Pennsylvania state leaders to remove Donald Trump from the ballot.

Richard Cooper, co-coordinator of African American Studies and director of the BSW program, spoke about the history and meaning behind the Kwanzaa holiday which was celebrated from December 26 through January 1.

Widener student Anthony Pompilii  '23 interviews Dr. Lise Deguire, author of Flashback Girl: Lessons on Resilience from a Burn Survivor about her experience as a TEDx speaker. Deguire’s TEDx Talk “SCARRED Not Scary” confronts the prevailing stereotypes in movies and other media of disfigured people as evil villains and pathetic creatures. These depictions have serious negative consequences, creating bias and fostering discrimination against disfigured people. Deguire seeks to bring awareness and stop this harmful practice. Deguire earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from Widener University. She has appeared on NPR, NBC, ABC, and FOX and has presented for The World Burn Congress, The Security and Exchange Commission, The American Burn Association, and the New Jersey Psychological Association. Pompilii is a communication studies major in his senior year, and he was also a TEDx speaker in 2023. Pompilii’s Talk “A Call for Struggling Athletes to Seek Help” focuses on suicide prevention. Both of their TEDx Talks are available on the official TEDx YouTube channel.

Widener Men's Basketball has been named number 1 in the Division III All-Area Men’s Rankings from City of Basketball Love.

Todd Clark, dean of Delaware Law School, has been named to the Delaware Business Times' 2024 Delaware 222 List of the state's most impactful business, civic, and nonprofit leaders.

Zora Wolfe, associate professor and interim director for the Center of Education, Katia Ciampa, associate professor of education, and student Ashley DiRienzo, who works as assistant director of communications for undergraduate admissions, authored this article about how to support first-year doctoral students. The trio share that community building and goal setting are important for doctoral students to thrive.

Widener University and the August Wilhelm Scheer Institute for Digital Technology in Germany hosted the first Scheer-Widener Innovation Sprint. Tony Wheeler, dean of the School of Business Administration, graduate nursing student Kadyija Lawrence ’16, ‘24, and management major Nick Aristone ’26 are quoted about their experience.
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Delaware Law alumnae Magisterial Judge Deborah Lukens '91 and her daughter, Magisterial Judge Jodi Griffis '05, were featured on the Today show in celebration of Lukens' retirement after 30 years on the bench. Lukens' inspiring story of working her way through law school as a single mom is recognized with an announcement by Todd Clark, dean of Delaware Law, of the Deborah Lukens Scholarship for an incoming Delaware Law School student.

Widener's Mens' Baseball team has been recognized as 2023 Volunteers of the Year by ALS United Mid-Atlantic.