Richard Cooper, co-coordinator of African American Studies and director of the BSW program, is featured in this article discussing Martin Luther King Jr.'s work during the Civil Rights Movement. Cooper shares that King used the power of youth and women to help organize and strengthen sit-ins, marches, and other efforts of the Civil Rights Movement, particularly in the south.
Delaware County's 2nd Annual MLK Day of Service is covered. Widener along with other community partners participated in a breakfast, peace march, community clean up, and more throughout the day on January 15, 2024.
See also: Delaware County Daily Times, The Citizen, PHL 17, The Philadelphia Tribune
Hal Shorey, director of organizational development services and the PsyD/MBA dual degree program, authored this article diving into anxious and avoidant attachment styles.
Ross Steinman, professor of psychology, is quoted discussing the Stanley Cup trend. Steinman says that consumers feel the need to fit in by having the latest trend product, referencing brands like Carhartt and Crocs as similar situations.
The Environmental and Natural Resources Law Clinic at Delaware Law School is featured on this list of law school clinics across the country that focus on environmental issues.
Events celebrating MLK Day 2024 around the area are featured including Delaware County's second-annual MLK Day of Service in Chester. Widener and other community partners are participating in events throughout the day, including a peace march and community clean up.
Director of the Center for Human Sexuality Studies Pamela Lannutti is quoted in this article following comments by Pope Francis condemning surrogacy. Lannutti gives insight into the impact this could have on members of the LGBTQ+ community who seek to have children.
Widener University's observatory is featured. Harry Augensen, emeritus professor of physics and astronomy, is quoted.
In collaboration with many Chester community partners, Widener is participating in the 2nd Annual MLK Day of Service on January 15, 2024. Events include a breakfast, peace march, and community clean up.
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.
See also: The Daily Item
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.
See also:Yahoo! News, Miami Herald
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.