Widener Law Commonwealth students recognized at Student Awards Ceremony

2016 May 17

Widener Unversity Commonwealth Law School held its annual Student Awards Ceremony on Wedneday, April 27.

The students recognized for their achievements included:

Erica R. Townes of Harrisburg, Pa., 17110.

Townes received the President's Award. This award is given to a student who has demonstrated high scholastic achievement and who, in the opinion of the president of Widener University, possesses high potential for meaningful future contributions to the law school, community and profession..

Townes will graduate in May 2017. She is the daughter of Ernestine Townes of Mechanicsville, Va.

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