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Experts Weigh in on Current Job Market Trends

Joseph Hargadon, professor and department head of accounting, economics and finance, shares his predictions for job market trends in light of the pandemic.

Campus Technology

Cloud Needs to Be High on Higher Ed IT Priority Lists in 2021

John Kitchen, director of client success in the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS), writes about the benefits of migrating to cloud technology and how Widener's decision to do so was validated last year when the university had to move to remote operations at the outset of the pandemic.

Bloomberg Law

Kids Climate Litigants Push High Court Fight Some Call Reckless

James May, distinguished professor of law at Delaware Law School, comments on the climate lawsuit Juliana v. United States filed by a group of young plaintiffs who maintain the federal government has violated their constitutional right to a stable climate system.

AP News

Statewide judges get party endorsement to run for high court

In the race for a PA Supreme Court seat, Pennsylvania Republicans have endorsed Judge Kevin Brobson, a graduate of Commonwealth Law School, and Democrats have endorsed Judge Maria McLaughlin, a graduate of Delaware Law School.

Peninsula Daily News

Studium focuses on strategies of SEIU 32BJ

Stuart Eimer, associate professor and co-chair of the department of sociology, will be a guest speaker at Peninsula College talking about national economic inequality and strategies employed by SEIU 32BJ, the local Service Employees International Union.

Delaware County Daily Times

COVID cases are up at colleges but down countywide

This article outlines the status of COVID-19 cases reported at local colleges and universities for the spring semester. Positive cases reported February 1 - 7 and total tests administered on Widener's main campus were mentioned. 

6 ABC

6ABC News at 6 p.m.

Students in the Center for Education hosted a virtual grand opening to unveil the new Little Free Library on 17th Street and Melrose Avenue in Chester. Students installed the mini library as part of a service-learning component of the Community Engaged Teacher Education program to support local residents during the pandemic.

Delaware County Daily Times

Area events in February celebrate Black History Month

Assistant Professor of History Jordan Smith will be a guest speaker as part of the Delaware County Historical Society's upcoming community conversation in celebration of Black History Month.

The Hill

Battle over COVID-19 misinformation goes to courts

As platforms like Facebook and Google crack down on the distribution of misinformation, Rod Smolla, dean of Delaware Law School, weighs in on the kinds of language that principles of the First Amendment are designed to protect.

Delaware Business Court Insider

Robinhood Isn't Expected to Be Sued In Delaware Court Soon, if Ever

Lawrence Hamermesh, emeritus professor at Delaware Law School, weighs in on what legal action shareholders of Robinhood could take against the stock trading and investing platform after it temporarily restricted trading on GameStop and other stocks.

On The Media

Slaying the Fox Monster

Rod Smolla, dean of Delaware Law School, joined the podcast to discuss principles of the First Amendment, and whether Fox News can be held responsible for inciting violence at the U.S. Capitol. He enters the conversation at the 29:45 mark.