In the Media

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.

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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.