Vanderbilt Law celebrates 50th anniversary of voting rights case

September 16, 2024

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL — After moving to Nashville to join the faculty at Vanderbilt Law School, James Blumstein was denied the right to vote because of Tennessee’s durational residency requirements and decided to sue. 

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Vanderbilt Law hosts panel informing students about public interest careers

September 16, 2024

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL — While practicing public interest law upon graduation has become more popular amongst law students, it still falls outside of the status quo.

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University of Virginia Law students receive scholarships for leadership

September 16, 2024

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW — This year’s Karsh-Dillard Scholars at the University of Virginia School of Law hope to use their law degrees to work in the federal government, practice transactional law and become a judge, among other goals.

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Widener University Commonwealth Law announces government fellows

September 16, 2024

WIDENER UNIVERSITY COMMONWEALTH LAW SCHOOL — Widener University Commonwealth Law School has named Sahara Mtairi and Brent Finkbeiner as the 2024-25 Patrick J. Murphy Law and Government Fellows. 

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Widener University Commonwealth Law honors former deans during portrait unveiling

September 16, 2024

WIDENER UNIVERSITY COMMONWEALTH LAW SCHOOL — Widener University Commonwealth Law School celebrated its history and leadership with the unveiling of portraits for former deans Christian Johnson and Michael Hussey in a ceremony on Thursday evening. 

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A look at Widener University Commonwealth Law’s legal fraternity

September 16, 2024

WIDENER UNIVERSITY COMMONWEALTH LAW SCHOOL — At Widener University Commonwealth Law School, Phi Alpha Delta, known as PAD, isn’t just the only legal fraternity—it’s a dynamic force shaping future leaders, forging powerful connections, and building a community rooted in service and justice. 

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Online course connects new students with on-campus resources at university

September 16, 2024

INSIDE HIGHER ED — Orientation can be an overwhelming time for new college students as they face a variety of changes to their environment, social circles and daily responsibilities. The amount of information students have to receive can feel like drinking out of a fire hose, doused with details.

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What college leaders want from a future US President

September 16, 2024

INSIDE HIGHER ED — The American Council on Education, the chief lobbying group for the higher education industry, wants the next president to repeal the tax on wealthy universities’ endowments and work to increase the Pell Grant to $13,000 from $7,395 as a way of making college more affordable, among other policies.

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A look at college admissions following the US Supreme Court decision on affirmative action

September 16, 2024

THE NEW YORK TIMES — Here is what we know about the effects of the Supreme Court’s decision curtailing race-based admissions at selective universities.

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