In the Media

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. 

See also: Vista Today

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. 

This article features expertise from Assistant Professor of Psychology Maureen Coyle discussing "hate following" on social media. Coyle explains some of the psychological background that may lead to social media users following people and accounts that they dislike. 

Leticia Dondo '27 swapped places with President Stacey Robertson this week for Widener's annual President for a Day event. Dondo, an international student from Angola, spent the day meeting with campus partners and community leaders, acting as university president. 

See also: Delaware County Daily Times

Coverage of Delaware Law School's planned move to downtown Wilmington and recent on-campus Delaware Supreme Court session are featured in this AALS newsletter. 

Commonwealth Law School Professor Michael Dimino is a featured guest on this episode of "The Spark" podcast on WITF. Dimino provides clarity on a recent executive order that may change funding for public media sources. Dimino's segment begins at 17:40. 

Widener Board of Trustees member Lou Rodriguez '91, president and founder of Rodriguez Consulting, LLC, has been selected as the recipient of the Eastern Pennsylvania Entrepreneurial Success of the Year Award from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Eastern Pennsylvania District Office. Rodriguez was nominated for the award by Lenin Agudo, director of Widener's Small Business Development Center.