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Widener's Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is launching a new initiative that benefits expectant mothers who would like to get one more look at their babies in the months or weeks leading up to childbirth, while allowing Widener students to get experience conducting maternal fetal ultrasounds. Program Director Megan Stone and Clinical Coordinator Cindy Hillen are quoted about the opportunity and how it is a win-win for students and moms-to-be. 

Delaware Law School Associate Professor Geeta Kohli provides expert commentary in this article following Dell's decision to pull their incorporation out of Delaware. Kohli says that while there has been news of companies opting to remove their incorporation from Delaware recently, many companies and organizations still prefer to be incorporated in the state. 

Widener students, faculty, staff and alumni took part in a recent event in recognition of the deeply rooted history of sports in the city of Chester. Students contributed to research into the subject, and the university was represented as a primary event sponsor. Associate Professor Marina Barnett, assistant provost for civic engagement, shares about the work students did. 

Commonwealth Law School Emeritus Professor John Dernbach will be participating in an upcoming climate webinar hosted by Columbia Law School. 

This article references scholarly work by Elizabeth Beavers, assistant professor at Delaware Law School.

This edition of the AALS' weekly newsletter features coverage of Commonwealth Law School's inaugural Juliet Moringiello Memorial Lecture.

Occupational therapy students from Widener took part in the Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging's annual celebrating age senior expo to provide blood pressure readings as well as brain health and balance screenings. Students Molly Smith '28 and Mary Abraham '27 are quoted about their experience.

Widener President Stacey Robertson will address graduates at the upcoming commencement ceremonies. Commencement begins on the Chester campus Tuesday, May 12. 

This article in international news outlet AFP features expert commentary from Commonwealth Law School Professor Michael Dimino following the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, a case involving Congressional district mapping. Dimino shares that while the immediate effects of the decision on the 2026 midterm elections may not be huge, the long-term impact of the decision could be significant. 

This segment features the success of Samantha Morales, a graduating senior at LEAP Academy Charter School in Camden, New Jersey. Morales has received over $1 million in scholarship offers from area universities, and will be attending Widener beginning in the fall. 

Professor Emeritus Harry Augensen authored this article sharing what stargazers can expect to see in the Philadelphia area during the month of May, including planets and constellations.

Assistant Professor Sarah Everhart, director of the Environmental and Natural Resources Law Clinic at Delaware Law School, provides context on Delaware’s decision to join a multistate lawsuit challenging recent EPA changes to mercury‑emissions standards. 

Professor Emeritus Harry Augensen offers commentary in this article about the upcoming blue moon set to appear over the Philadelphia region at the end of May. Augensen provides historical context for blue moons and what may cause them. 

Commonwealth Law School Professor Michael Dimino spoke with the Washington Examiner following the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, a case involving congressional mapping. Dimino provides expert commentary on the ruling as well as the redrawing of districts. Dimino was also featured on British news outlet GB News discussing the ruling. 

Assistant Professor Sarah Everhart, director of the Environmental and Natural Resources Law Clinic at Delaware Law School, is quoted about an ongoing conversation in partnership with the city of Wilmington regarding zoning. 

Delaware Law School's upcoming commencement ceremony is featured in this roundup for schools in the state. Delaware Law School's 2026 commencement ceremony will take place on Widener's Chester campus on Thursday, May 14. 

This newsletter features coverage of Commonwealth Law School's recent jurist in residence lecture.

Widener's annual Jack & Nancy Dwyer School of Nursing disaster simulation event is featured. This year's scenario simulated a fire at a senior nursing facility. Teresa Lamarra, director of the Center for Simulation, and nursing student Lasha Blount '26 are quoted about the experience. 

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Widener has joined Scholars Network, a national workforce model designed to connect students, universities and health care employers to create direct, lower-debt pathways into high-need clinical careers.

Professor Emeritus Harry Augensen authored this piece examining the history and details of quasars, which are quasi-stellar radio sources.