In the Media

Quinn Yeargain, assistant professor at Commonwealth Law School, authored this guide to State Supreme Courts in all 50 states, breaking down structure, selection procedures, and more.

In this episode, Marcus Bagby, associate director of alumni engagement, interviews Amy Franzini, associate professor of communication studies and research expert who focuses on popular media. They discuss how caregivers can intentionally watch television and movies with their children, tweens, and teens to help build healthy relationships, find teachable moments, and create a safe space to communicate about difficult issues. They also talk about the need for moderation, curation, and independence with children's screen time. Franzini's work has been published in several journals, and she recently finished writing her book Secret Identities and Double Lives on Tween TV.

Incoming first-year nursing student Raheim Grant is quoted in this article as the recipient of a scholarship from The Independence Blue Cross Foundation which supports students from underrepresented backgrounds to attend nursing school. Three incoming Widener first-year nursing students have been honored with this award.

Quinn Yeargain, assistant professor at Commonwealth Law School, authored this article examining controversy happening within the Wisconsin Supreme Court after the swearing in of Justice Janet Protasiewicz.

Associate Professor of Social Work Marina Barnett is quoted discussing violent crime statistics in Chester in light of a new initiative to reduce gun violence among youth in Chester.

Quinn Yeargain, assistant professor at Commonwealth Law School, is quoted in this article about the latest set of charges against Donald Trump from the state of Georgia. Yeargain shares that, as with the other cases against Trump, there isn't any precedent for charging a former president, which presents a unique set of challenges.
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Quinn Yeargain, assistant professor at Commonwealth Law School, is quoted discussing new charges against Donald Trump out of Georgia.

Widener has announced students for the Spring 2023 Dean's List.
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Widener has announced students for the Spring 2023 President's List, which recognizes students who have earned a 4.0 GPA in two consecutive semesters.

Hal Shorey, director of Organizational Development Services and the PsyD/MBA dual degree program, authored this article examining feelings of love.

Delaware Law School Emeritus Professor Lawrence Hamermesh is part of a team of legal scholars who have filed an amicus brief in support of Coinbase, a large cryptocurrency exchange platform, in their legal fight against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Delaware Law Distinguished Professor James May is quoted in this article examining Held v. Montana, the case brought by a group of young climate activists who alleged that the state had violated their rights to a healthy environment.

Associate Professor of Criminal Justice Kalfani Turè shares his expertise in this article about a fatal police shooting in Houston, Texas. New developments in the investigation, including new video footage from the incident, have been released and are causing controversy. 

Head Men's Golf Coach Fred Baxter is featured for his NFL career.

Tongyang Yang, assistant professor in the School of Business Administration, shared her expertise in this article about how consumers can choose the best credit card for their needs.

Sarah Williamson, assistant dean of students and deputy Title IX coordinator, has been named Dean of Students at Neumann University.

Tongyang Yang, assistant professor in the School of Business Administration, is featured in this Q&A about how to choose the best car insurance.

Associate Athletic Director Larissa Gillespie is featured in this article discussing Check Up from the Neck Up, Widener's new initiative to provide mental health resources and support for student athletes.

Chair of Communication Studies Angie Corbo shares her expertise on 'ghostlighting,' a new term combining 'ghosting' and 'gaslighting' that refers to a situation when a dating partner first cuts communication with no explanation, then comes back to gaslight the other person into believing the ghosting did not happen.

Commonwealth Law School and Slippery Rock University have signed a new 3+3 agreement which will allow students to earn a juris doctor in six years.