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The Philadelphia Inquirer

The Delaware County Council appointed Brian Corson, adjunct professor of social work, to serve as one of three citizen members for the County Jail Oversight Board.

The New York Times

Bruce Grohsgal, the Helen S. Balick Professor in Business Bankruptcy at Delaware Law School, is quoted in this article that examines the future of the South Philadelphia Refinery which shut down after an explosion in June. 

The Richmond Times-Dispatch

Rodney A. Smolla, dean of the Delaware Law School, comments on the upcoming film about former U.S. District Judge Robert R. Merhige.

Bloomberg

As Bayer deliberates on lawsuits filed against it alleging its RoundUp product caused cancer in some consumers, Jean Eggen, distinguished emerita professor at Delaware Law School, is quoted on why a settlement may not be possible. 

Bloomberg

Jean Eggen, distinguished emerita professor at Delaware Law School, talks about the possibility for future settlements for Bayer who is facing thousands of lawsuits by individuals who claim that its Roundup weed killing product gave them cancer. 

U.S. News & World Report

Darrell Spurlock, nursing professor and director of the Leadership Center for Nursing Education Research, is quoted about the different degree levels and options for nursing students.

The Press of Atlantic City

Article highlights former Cape-Atlantic League basketball players senior Connor Laverty and sophomore Pat Holden who now play for the currently undefeated men's basketball team. 

Delaware County Daily Times

As the undefeated men's basketball team prepares to take on two Division I opponents at Lafayette and then Penn, head coach Christ Carideo is quoted on what contributed to the winning season and gives recognition to players Elijah Boyd, Jared Peters, Kenny Lewis, and Connor Laverty.

Real Clear Health

Joseph Fuhr, professor emeritus of economics, writes about the need for price transparency in the healthcare market.

The Philadelphia Tribune

Widener's Black Student Union (BSU), one of the oldest, continuously-running recognized student organizations, celebrates 50 years of bringing together students of shared culture, interests, and experiences.

Williamsport Sun-Gazette

Coverage of the women's basketball victory over Lycoming College.

The Dallas Post

Article highlights the stand out performance of senior swimmer John Porter Luksic and quotes assistant head coach Mark Yankovich.

Thrive Global

In this one-on-one interview, President Julie E. Wollman discusses her experience as Widener's tenth president as well as the five changes that she says need to happen to the country's higher education system to enact improvement.

Philadelphia Business Journal

Delaware Law School joins the six Philadelphia area law schools who saw first-year enrollment increases for the second year in a row after nearly a decade of recession-induced decline.

Delaware Public Media

Coverage of Delaware Law Professor Alan Garfield's conversation last week on the radio show The Green about the U.S. Supreme Court case examining Delaware's judicial balance requirement.

Penn Live

In a list of the top newsmakers of the decade, this outlet recognizes Widener Commonwealth Law Scholar in Residence Donald A. Brown for his role as the first American to receive an international award for work on the ethics of climate change.

City of Basketball Love

Article highlights this year's men's basketball team with quotes from head coach Chris Carideo and seniors Elijah Boyd and Connor Laverty.

iGaming Business

Commonwealth Law School Dean Christian Johnson announced that the school will offer a gaming law course next semester taught by alumna Susan Hensel, director of licensing for the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.

Daily Beast

As presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg shares details about his past employment at McKinsey & Co., Delaware Law Professor Alan Garfield comments on the negative impact nondisclosure agreements can have on public interest. This story also ran in .

Jewish Exponent

A feature on Galia Godel, a graduate of Widener's Center for Human Sexuality Studies, whose work at the LGBTQ initiative program at Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia has earned her the label of "a kind of next-gen Dr. Ruth."