Delaware Law Distinguished Professor James May and Professor Erin Daly will serve on a panel discussion at the upcoming Human Rights and Rule of Law Summit hosted by the American Bar Association. They will share their expertise as part of a group focused on securing human dignity.
John Dernbach, emeritus professor at Commonwealth Law School, co-authored this article examining the United States' progress in meeting the sustainable development goals set by the United Nations.
Graduate student and quarterback for The Pride Chase Diehl has been named "Offensive Player of the Week" by Football Stories.
Vice President of Enrollment Joe Howard is featured in this article sharing his advice for presenting to high-level audiences in an efficient and effective way. Howard's tips came from a recent webinar he presented on the topic, available here.
Kate Goodrich, professor of biology, will present a free virtual lecture sharing her research on the pollination of the pawpaw tree.
Mariah Schug, associate professor of psychology, authored this blog post about allowing children to walk to school in order to help them develop their independence.
John Dernbach, emeritus professor of environmental law and sustainability at Commonwealth Law School, will serve as moderator for an upcoming event looking at the role of the legal community in combating climate change.
Commentary by assistant professor of economics Tongyang Yang is featured in this article looking at Wyoming, which was named the fifth hardest-working state in the country. Yang shares that factors such as hours being worked and family-owned businesses could be contributing factors.
Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy Harry Augensen authored this article about what stargazers can expect to see in the month of September.
Dean of the School of Business Administration Tony Wheeler is quoted in this article looking at the hardest-working states according to a recent report from WalletHub. Wheeler shares some factors that could contribute to this ranking, including work-life balance, technological advances, and more.
Assistant Professor in the School of Business Administration Tongyang Yang shares insight in this Q&A about the American workforce, Labor Day, and more.
Student Nashiya Richardson is mentioned for her summer internship with the community engagement unit at Philadelphia International Airport.
Widener's Chester Campus move-in day is covered. Resident Assistant Taylor Easter '25 is quoted about the day welcoming new students.
Instructor Stephanie Wendling is featured in this Q&A about potential risks and benefits of using a credit card to pay taxes.
Sarah Everhart, assistant professor and director of the Environmental Law and Sustainability Center at Commonwealth Law School, shared her thoughts on potential impacts after a recent climate ruling in Montana. A judge ruled in favor of youth climate activists who claimed their rights to a clean environment had been infringed upon. Everhart says this could open doors for more conversations around green amendments.
Dean of the School of Business Administration Tony Wheeler and Assistant Professor Tongyang Yang each shared their expertise on the current state of the economy and job market.
Link to Tony's insight
Link to Tongyang's insight
Widener Men's Soccer participated in a youth soccer clinic in collaboration with Chester Upland Youth Soccer and Youth Development United. The clinic raised funds to help provide access to soccer for Chester community youth. Men's Soccer team captains Kevin Witkoski '24 and Sean Fatiga '24 are both quoted sharing their experience from the day.
Richard Cooper, director of the BSW program and co-coordinator of African American Studies, shares his expertise in this article examining the organizers behind the March on Washington in honor of the march's 60th anniversary. Cooper shares that Black women played a pivotal role in organizing the march, but are often left unrecognized.
Assistant Dean for the College of Arts and Sciences Nicole Rayfield authored this article examining organizational citizenship behaviors (OCB), defined as activities that add to the overall positive social and psychological environment of the organization. Rayfield looks at how OCB are often rooted in gender roles, particularly looking at the roles of Black women.
Dean of Delaware Law School Todd Clark is featured in this interview about why he chose to join Widener and his plans for the future of DLS. Clark emphasizes that a good leader needs a strong team behind them, and he discusses accessibility of college costs and his goals for student success.