In the Media

Professor Lori Simons was honored by her alma mater, Neumann University, with the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Education Distinguished Alumni Award.

Erika Dawkins, assistant professor of clinical psychology, offers insight into teens' usage of TikTok. Dawkins notes that TikTok and other social media platforms are often a source of social connections and community building for teens. 

Delaware lawmakers are expected to vote on a proposed bill that was co-authored by Delaware Law School Emeritus Professor Lawrence Hamermesh. The bill would make changes to the way companies incorporate in the state. 
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Keesha Turner Roberts, assistant professor at Delaware Law School, authored this article for the latest issue of Human Rights Magazine from the American Bar Association. Turner Roberts examines how intersecting identities compound discrimination and why single-issue advocacy falls short. 

Michael Hussey, associate professor at Commonwealth Law School, recently testified before the Pennsylvania House Finance Committee to discuss the Earned Income Tax Credit and the many benefits the program has for working Pennsylvanians. 

On this episode, Matthew Stranix '17 '18, certified financial planner and founding partner of Precision Wealth Partners, talks about his passion for retirement planning and supporting his clients before and after this important milestone. Matthew co-authored a book with his partners called "Retiring Soon, Now What?" It helps guide readers to retirement confidently and comfortably by breaking down the many financial tools available and offering strategies to manage them. The book also introduces the PLAAN Method for successful retirement planning.

Associate Professor Kimberlee Zamora, chair of construction management, is featured discussing the importance of keeping gutters clean to avoid larger damage. 

This article highlights Commonwealth Law School alumna Keli Neary '06 who has recently been sworn in as a U.S. district judge for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Neary shares about her time at Widener, faculty who made an impact on her, and her advice to current and future law students. 

Widener is recognized on this list of top online ACNP programs.

Professor Emeritus and Director of the Widener Observatory Harry Augensen is quoted discussing the "Blood Moon" phenomenon which could be seen over the Philadelphia area last night. 

An article published by Associate Professor Mariah Schug, chair of Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies, is referenced in this article about using account passwords as tools for motivation and positive self-talk. 

Delaware Law School Emeritus Professor Lawrence Hamermesh provided testimony to the Delaware House Judiciary Committee on a new bill aimed at changing the corporate law in the state. 
See also: Spotlight Delaware, WDEL

Pride women's basketball player Mia Robbins '26 has been named to D3 Hoops' All-Region 5 Team for the second consecutive year. 

Jeremy Hancher, EMAP program director for Widener's Small Business Development Center, presented at a recent environmental conference. 

Assistant Professor Tongyang Yang is a featured expert in this article exploring "stagflation," a term used to describe a rise in inflation accompanied by a slowing down of economic growth. Yang shares what industries may be most impacted and how stagflation can be combatted by the Federal Reserve. 

Widener has named Audrey Snyder as the next dean of the School of Nursing beginning July 1. Snyder comes to Widener from the University of North Carolina Greensboro. 
See also: Vista Today, Delaware County Daily Times, MSN, The Chester Spirit

Geeta Kohli Tewari, associate professor at Delaware Law School, is quoted in this article discussing challenges raised by Elon Musk in OpenAI's plan to become a for-profit enterprise. Kohli Tewari says that donors typically do not have control over an organization's for-profit status. This article originally appeared in Fortune. 
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This post highlights a publication co-authored by James May, distinguished emeritus professor at Delaware Law School, and Erin Daly, emerita professor and director of the Dignity Rights Institute at Delaware Law School. 

Widener's Observatory celebrated 20 years of service to the community with a special stargazing event on February 21. Professor Emeritus and Director of the Observatory Harry Augensen and Assistant Director of the Observatory John Conte ’09 are quoted. 

Commonwealth Law School is featured in this latest edition of preLaw Magazine from The National Jurist. The new Center for Equity and Justice is recognized on page 9 in a round up of law school news around the country. Commonwealth Law is also awarded an "A" rating on page 41 as part of the publication's Environmental Law Honor Roll.