This article features the journey and resilience of Delaware Law School student James Elliott. Elliott shares about his life following a felony conviction all the way to being pardoned and pursuing a career as an attorney.
Six Widener student athletes have been named to the winter MAC All-Sportsmanship team which recognizes students who exemplify great character and display exceptional sportsmanship both on and off the field. Pride athletes included are Dylan Schlatter '28, Kimmy Casiello '26, Zach Rementer '26, Kathryn Long '26, Benjamin Holub '29 and Tyla Block '28.
Assistant Professor at Delaware Law School Margaret Zhang provides expert commentary in this article following a lawsuit ruling involving a Michigan medical resident. Zhang provides insight into the case through the legal scope of Family and Medical Leave Act and maternity leave policies.
Michele Kishita, assistant dean for the College of Arts & Sciences, and Jessica Kahle, program manager for the College of Arts & Sciences, spoke with the Philadelphia Inquirer about the closing University of the Arts and their transitions to Widener.
Biomedical Engineering student Kamryn Purpura '27 authored this article following her experience working with area high school students at the School of Engineering's mini-camp for high school girls. Before coming to Widener, Purpura attended the camp herself and has since served as a volunteer each year running the biomaterials lab session.
Widener is one of two schools in Delaware County to receive It’s On Us PA grant funding for 2026. The awards aim to help Pennsylvania colleges and universities combat sexual assault through education and awareness.
Professor Emeritus Harry Augensen shares about the discovery of the planet Uranus in 1781 by astronomer William Herschel.
John Vanore, Widener's longtime artist-in-residence and director of the jazz ensemble, will perform on the Chester campus Sunday, March 22. This event is free and open to the public.
Delaware Law School Dean Todd Clark has been appointed to a new working group with the Conference of Chief Justices and Conference of State Court Administrators, which will focus on law school accreditation. Clark is one of only two law school deans nationwide to be appointed to this group.
Content from both Commonwealth Law School and Delaware Law School is featured in this week's Legal Education News Digest email.
Widener's construction management program is featured in this member spotlight. Associate Professor Kimberlee Zamora, chair of construction management, shares the skills that students learn in the program to prepare them for the field.
F. Lee Francis, assistant professor at Commonwealth Law School, weighs in with expert commentary in this article discussing how the U.S. Supreme Court is likely to rule in an upcoming case involving gun ownership.
Professor of Criminal Justice Lauren Shermer has been named to the inaugural Program Directors Council for Project Pericles. This council will serve as a source for shaping ideas, strengthening connections among campuses and providing guidance connected to Project Pericles' core priorities.
Widener's Rho Phi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. will be represented at the organization's 96th Northeastern Province Council meeting in Philadelphia.
Casey Orange, a graduate occupational therapy student, made a guest appearance alongside meteorologist Drew Anderson promoting her capstone project. For her capstone, Orange created a series of educational sessions called “Gardening for Life” to teach techniques and strategies to help gardeners stay active and safe, while preventing injuries and supporting continued engagement in gardening for years to come. In this clip, Orange is featured in the 4 p.m. live news broadcast in addition to her appearance with Anderson on Fox29's streaming service.
This article featured expert commentary from Jonathan Kerr, assistant professor at Delaware Law School. Kerr shares his thoughts on a challenge to the Delaware attorney general by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Delaware.
Commonwealth Law School's LSAT Pathway Program is given an "A" grade on the honor roll published through this coverage of programs that work to expand access to legal education.
This article features Sneakers for Smiles, an organization founded by adjunct faculty member Claudio Cerullo. The organization, which aims to support youth experiencing bullying, gifted its 3,050th pair of sneakers to a local middle school student.
Building on last year's AI Day event, Widener is hosting AI Week through March 5. Events for students, faculty and staff are happening on the Chester campus to further the conversation around AI at Widener and beyond.
Professor Emeritus Harry Augensen shares what planets, stars and constellations will be visible in the region during the month of March.