In the Media

John Dernbach, professor of environmental law and sustainability and director of the Environmental Law and Sustainability Center at Widener Law Commonwealth, will be a panelist in the Warren M. Anderson Legislative Seminar Series hosted by the Government Law Center at Albany Law School. The series will focus on the recently added New York State Constitutional Amendment that guarantees residents a right to clean air and water, and a healthful environment.

Angie Corbo, associate professor and chair of communication studies, contributes to this article that aims to understand the term gaslighting, a form of manipulation that often occurs in abusive relationships. Corbo offers a thorough definition of the term and shares ways to identify and stop it from happening. 

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Anthony Wheeler, dean of the School of Business Administration, is a guest on the podcast explaining the downsides of very low unemployment numbers and how the U.S. is positioned to handle employment and automation in the years to come.

Harry Augensen, emeritus professor of astronomy and director of the Widener Observatory, is quoted in this article that details this weekend's full moon and upcoming celestial sights that will be visible in the months to come. 

Nursing students participated in a disaster simulation event on campus to practice emergency preparedness and response. Danielle Kobner, a facilitator for nursing's Center for Simulation, spoke on-air about the purpose and importance of the large-scale exercise.

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This article announces that Rodney A Smolla will be the next president of Vermont Law School beginning on July 1. Smolla has served as dean and professor of law at Delaware Law School since 2015.

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Widener Law School graduate Kathleen Robinson is an assistant prosecutor in Atlantic County leading efforts in the county's Crash Investigations Unit to reduce impaired or distracted driving and bring justice to victims involved in related accidents. 

This article highlights Widener's PRIDE Scholars Accelerated College Program which aims to help transition high school students to higher education, ease the financial burden of attendance, help with retention, attract a more diverse student body and support students both socially and academically. Provost Andrew Workman is quoted on the program's mission and progress. 

Stephanie G. Wendling, an instructor in the School of Business Administration, provides insight into the importance of life insurance when it comes to estate planning

Stuart Eimer, associate professor and co-chair of the sociology department, is quoted on the pros and cons of working from home in this article that looks at new working situations for employees in Texas. 

The Wolf Administration announces $2.3 million of investments in student research projects across 17 Pennsylvania colleges and universities, including Widener, to advance manufacturing innovation. 

Widener President Emeritus Robert Bruce will receive the Founders Award from the Foundation for Delaware County at its fifth anniversary celebration.

Widener introduced a new walking tour that focuses on civil rights in the Chester area. The free, five-stop tour was developed by undergraduates M’Nya Preston and Madison Smith as part of an ongoing research project that they partnered on with Jordan Smith, assistant professor of history.

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This news segment highlights Founders Day which featured a series of events to mark Widener's bicentennial celebration, including passing-of-the-flag and wreath-laying ceremonies featuring PMC alumni and ROTC cadets.

Jeffrey Lolli, professor in the School of Business Administration, is the featured expert in this Q&A answering questions on the labor shortage and what companies must do to attract and retain great talent.

Stuart Eimer, associate professor and co-chair of the Sociology Department, answers this Q&A related to remote work including ways in which employers can invest in it as well as the advantages and disadvantages of working from home.

This article profiles Patrick Creed, a Havertown resident, retired U.S. Army Major, and former reservist assigned to support the 2nd ROTC Brigade at Widener, who recently joined the Ukraine Foreign Territorial Brigade.

James May, professor of law and founder of the Global Environmental Rights Institute and co-founder of the Dignity Law Institute at Delaware Law School, is one of three University of Kansas School of Law alumni to receive the law school's Distinguished Alumni Award, its highest alumni honor.

As DeLorean Motor moves closer to a full debut of its first concept car later this summer, Brian Larson, professor of marketing, comments on the company's international brand awareness and how that may impact its performance in the market.

Juliet Moringiello, associate dean for Academic Affairs and professor at Widener Law Commonwealth, is quoted in this article that examines how the courts will approach incoming NFT-related litigation.