In the Media

Todd Clark has been announced as the next dean of Delaware Law School beginning July 1. This article features quotes from Clark as well as President Stacey Robertson. The announcement also recognizes former Dean Rod Smolla and Interim Dean Alicia Kelly.

See also: Delaware Business Times, Delaware Public Media, Delaware County Daily Times, Law 360, Newsbreak, Bay to Bay News, Delaware Law Weekly, Law.com, Vista Today, Delco Today, Delaware Business Court, The Faculty Lounge, Bloomberg Law, The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education

Quinn Yeargain, assistant professor of law at Commonwealth Law School, is quoted discussing absentee ballots in relation to the upcoming Rhode Island primary. 

Nadine McHenry, professor of education and director of the Science Teaching Center, authored an article about a recent STEM Career Day event held in collaboration with Youth Development United. Students and families from the area participated in hands-on experiments and learning activities on campus.

Delaware Law School Professor John Culhane has published an article that examines various U.S. Supreme Court decisions that impacted public health throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Widener University's Small Business Development Center is mentioned for its work in assisting Silvia Paulino, owner of Silvia's Bakery in Philadelphia.

Babak Eslami, assistant professor of engineering, and mechanical engineering student Jessica Schlosser '22 are featured for their recent study on polylactic acid polymer (PLA), a material commonly used in 3D printing.

Associate Professor of Nursing Brenda Kucirka, and Associate Teaching Professor of English Jayne Thompson recently facilitated a creative writing workshop at the State Correctional Institution – Waymart.

In this episode, Anthony Wheeler, dean of the School of Business Administration, and Jill Alspach '14, managing partner of Spock Logistics, discuss the 4th industrial revolution and how advances in AI and other technologies will impact the future of work.

Delaware Law School Professor John Culhane is quoted on an ongoing defamation lawsuit against Fox News that is currently in the Delaware Superior Court.

Work published by Commonwealth Professor of Environmental Law and Sustainability John Dernbach is referenced in this article about the right to a clean environment in New York state. 

Widener University has announced an official, multi-year partnership with the Philadelphia Union. President Stacey Robertson is featured discussing the benefits this partnership offers to the university community.
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Widener Delaware Law School has been named to a list of law schools that are the best for obtaining state clerkships.

Widener Commonwealth Law School has been named to a list of top schools in the Winter 2023 edition of preLaw Magazine. Widener is recognized as a leader in trial advocacy and work by the Central Pennsylvania Law Clinic is featured (pages 39-40).

Widener law alum Chris Cabott '05 is featured for having brokered the contract of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
See also: Montco Today, Bucksco Today

Widener baseball players Andrew Yates, Kyle Brex, Nick Barenz, Stephen Posner, Anthony Boccio, Hayden O'Neill, and Kyle Laing are mentioned in an article about the Pride's season opener win over Kean University.

Maria Muzzarelli has been named Middle Atlantic Conference Track Athlete of the Week.

Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis spoke at a news conference at Widener Commonwealth Law School about access to healthcare for Pennsylvanians.

Samuel Knowles has been named the Middle Atlantic Conference Track Athlete of the Week, his second weekly honor of the indoor season.
 

Specialty housing and Living Learning Communities at Widener are featured. Students Garrett Kluthe ’26, Drew Nutt ’26, and Valleri Freibauer ’26 share their experiences living on campus and finding a community in which they belong.
See also: Vista Today

Delaware Law School Professor James May discusses the school's Dignity Law Institute and its commitment to emphasizing the importance of human dignity, kindness, and compassion in law.
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