Dickinson Law News

Robin Langhans LAW SCHOOL ALUMNI DIRECTOR ROBIN FULTON LANGHANS TO DEPART PENN STATE AUGUST 2

July 2024 — Dickinson Law’s long-serving director of alumni relations, continuing legal education, and special events, Robin Fulton Langhans, will depart Penn State effective August 2 to pursue the next chapter in her career. Full story

Stanley Brand STAN BRAND ADDRESSES LEGAL ELECTION LAW QUESTIONS RAISED BY HARRIS CANDIDACY

July 2024 — Stanley Brand, Distinguished Fellow at Penn State Dickinson Law, recently addressed several legal election law questions raised by the Harris candidacy for Penn State News. Full story

Professor Emeritus Robert Ackerman BOB AND JANIS ACKERMAN CREATE PROFESSOR THOMAS PLACE AND PROFESSOR ROBERT RAINS EXCELLENCE IN CLINICAL EDUCATION FUND AT DICKINSON LAW

July 2024 — Penn State Dickinson Law Professor Emeritus Bob Ackerman has a theory about students who participated in Dickinson Law’s in-house legal clinics. Full story

Bekah on stage DICKINSON LAW’S BEKAH SAIDMAN-KRAUSS LEADS PLANNING FOR SUCCESSFUL LAW SCHOOL ADMISSION COUNCIL (LSAC) ANNUAL MEETING, EARNS ELECTION TO LSAC BOARD OF TRUSTEES

July 2024 — When Bekah Saidman-Krauss, associate dean for admissions and financial aid at Penn State Dickinson Law, agreed to chair the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) 2024 Annual Meeting Planning Work Group, she knew she was making a significant commitment. She did not know that she would have so much fun. Full story

DeAngelos COUPLE ENDOWS JAMES P. DEANGELO '91 AND LINDA A. DEANGELO SCHOLARSHIP AT PENN STATE DICKINSON LAW FOR STUDENTS PURSUING PUBLIC INTEREST OR PRIVATE SECTOR LAW

June 2024 — When James P. DeAngelo ’91 thinks of his time at Penn State Dickinson Law, he thinks of the word “family.” “It felt very much like a family,” said DeAngelo. “Everyone knew everyone, and they were all super friendly.” Full story

ADI logo ADI WRITING WORKSHOP AT HYDE PARK BUILDS NEW CONNECTIONS AND INSPIRES NEW DREAMS

May 2024 — Hana Palazzo entered the recent Writing Workshop held by Penn State Dickinson Law’s Antiracist Development Institute (ADI) uncertain about what the ADI was and why it mattered. She left with a new mission and sense of belonging. Full story

Amadure Award Winner ANNUAL EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION LUNCHEON HELD

May 2024 — Penn State Dickinson Law recently held its annual employee appreciation luncheon. During the event, faculty and staff received awards and recognition for years of service milestones and dedication to the Law School. In addition, the 2023-2024 Patricia Amadure Memorial Award was presented. Full story

Graduation PENN STATE DICKINSON LAW CELEBRATES 2024 COMMENCEMENT

May 2024 — Penn State Dickinson Law held commencement exercises in Dickinson College’s Anita Tuvin Schlecter Auditorium on Friday, May 10, 2024. At that time, two S.J.D. candidates, 11 LL.M. candidates, and 91 J.D. candidates were recognized. Full story

Donning of the Kente 2024 ANNUAL DONNING OF THE KENTE CEREMONY CELEBRATES ACHIEVEMENTS OF GRADUATING STUDENTS

May 2024 — On Thursday, May 9, 2024, the annual Donning of the Kente ceremony was held in the Apfelbaum Family Courtroom and Auditorium of Penn State Dickinson Law. Hosted by Black Law Students Association (BLSA), this long-standing tradition provides the opportunity for Black graduates to be celebrated prior to their official graduation ceremony. The Donning of the Kente serves to honor the specific challenges overcome by students of African descent. Full story

Katherine C. Pearson PENN STATE DICKINSON LAW PROFESSOR KATHERINE C. PEARSON RECEIVES FULBRIGHT U.S. SCHOLAR AWARD FOR 2024-2025

May 2024 — Katherine C. Pearson, Professor of Law and the Arthur L. and Sandra S. Piccone Faculty Scholar at Penn State Dickinson Law, has received a Fulbright Canada Scholar Program award. Professor Pearson will serve as the 2024-2025 Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Health Law, Policy and Ethics at the University of Ottawa. Full story