In the Media

Widener’s Chester Community Clinic was the focus on the latest episode of the Keeping It 100 podcast hosted by Dr. Kristin Motley, health commissioner for the city of Chester and founder of Health Educated Inc. The podcast gave an overview of the clinic, its pro bono services, and impact on student learning. It featured interviews with Jill Black, associate dean of the College of Health and Human Services, Blerina Dinaj, a physical therapy student, LaRonda Lockhart-Keene, assistant professor of occupational therapy, and Mike McDevitt, assistant professor of physical therapy and director of clinical education.

Delaware Law School Professor Emeritus Kenneth Kristl offers comments in this article about a legal fight involving a developer and plans to build a data center in Delaware. 

Director of Athletic Communications Greg Spicka is the featured guest on this episode of the Educational AD Podcast. Spicka shares about his background and his work with the Pride. 

Commonwealth Law School Dean andré douglas pond cummings, Delaware Law School Dean Todd Clark and Commonwealth Law School Associate Professor Kellyn McGee will take part in a panel discussion as part of the upcoming 2026 Ben J. Altheimer Symposium at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The trio will represent Widener on a panel discussing adverse childhood experiences and legal decision-making. 

Engineering faculty, students, and alumni hosted a mini camp in Kirkbride Hall for high school girls. The camp, hosted in partnership between Widener engineering and the Philadelphia section of the Society of Women Engineers, featured hands-on labs and activities designed to introduce students to the different STEM fields and possible careers. 

This article features The Delco Swim School, hosted on Widener's Chester campus and directed by Assistant Men's and Women's Swim Coach Matt Matys. Matys shares what inspired him to start The Delco Swim School, how Widener student athletes are involved, and how swimming is a skill that could save a life. 

This article, written by Professor Emeritus Harry Augensen, discusses Supernova 1987A. Located in the Large Magellanic Cloud, it was discovered in February of 1989.

The upcoming Widener Day open house happening on the Chester campus March 1 is featured. Widener Days welcome prospective students and families to campus to meet with faculty, staff and current students, tour campus facilities and more. 

School of Engineering graduate Kayla Nelson '19 is the featured guest on this podcast episode from the Geo-Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Nelson shares about her work, time at Widener and more. 

Widener's Small Business Development Center hosted students from Mastery Schools' Hardy Williams High School on campus to meet with business leaders and participate in a "Shark Tank" style competition where they pitched their own business ideas. 

Widener engineering students Ally Meyers '26, Andrew Langenau '26, Cooper Eckert '26, Luke Keegan '26 and Alex Avila '26 have received grant funding from ASTM International to support their project "Design and Development of a Biomimetic Robotic Fish for Real-Time Water Quality Monitoring."

Assistant Teaching Professor of English Ben Nadler offers insights and shares some writing prompts for "Howl and Other Poems" by Allen Ginsberg. 

Commonwealth Law School Emeritus Professor John Dernbach is quoted in this article about calls for change in Pennsylvania's climate policy to limit greenhouse gasses. 

This episode of Far and Widener features Charles Duncan '05, vice president of government and regulatory affairs at Comcast. A 2005 graduate of Widener Law Commonwealth, Charles leads state government affairs for Comcast in Pennsylvania and Ohio, navigating complex legislative and regulatory challenges in a role that blends law, policy, and politics. His journey from law school to corporate leadership was shaped by pivotal experiences at Widener, including the Law and Government Program and mentorship from faculty and alumni that opened doors to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Charles also shares how a constitutional law seminar with then-U.S. Senator Joe Biden sparked connections that led him to serve as a JAG officer in the Pennsylvania National Guard—a chapter that taught him lifelong lessons in leadership and resilience. In this conversation, he reflects on the Widener education that gave him an edge in government affairs, the mindset that drives his success, and the personal philosophy behind his commitment to public service and family.

Professor Emeritus Harry Augensen published this outlook for planets, stars and more that will be visible during the month of February. 

Dean of Delaware Law School Todd Clark and alumna Senior Magistrate in Chancery Selena E. Molina '10 are featured in this video about the unique nature of the Delaware Court of Chancery. Clark offers expert insight into the legal field in Delaware touching on its history, corporate law and the role and integrity of the Court of Chancery. 

Registration is now open for Widener's OLLI Program spring sessions. OLLI offers adults age 50 and over with non-credit lifelong learning opportunities crossing many subject areas. This year, OLLI is offering a special selection of classes in line with the nation’s 250th celebration happening throughout 2026.

Professor Kate Goodrich, chair of biology, offers expert commentary in this article about the eastern skunk cabbage, an early-blooming plant with a pungent odor. 

Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach Josey Shaffer has graduated from the IWCLA's Aspire program in the Elevate Cohort. The Aspire program aims to enhance coaches' professional skills, capabilities and self-awareness through online courses, live webinars and in-person sessions.

Lawrence Hamermesh, Delaware Law School emeritus professor, offers expert insight in this article covering a recent Delaware Supreme Court decision that reversed a previous ruling from the Delaware Court of Chancery.