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WTS International

WTS Philadelphia Scholarship: Student Spotlights: Jocelin Mayorga

Civil engineering major Jocelin Mayorga '28 has been selected as a recipient of the WTS Philadelphia Primera Foundation Scholarship and is featured in this Q&A. This scholarship, awarded by WTS Philadelphia, recognizes students for their academic excellence, leadership and commitment to advancing the future of transportation. 

British Library

Announcement of the 2026–27 Eccles Institute Visiting Fellowsv

Associate Professor of History Jordan Smith has been selected as a 2026–27 Eccles Institute visiting fellow with the British Library. This fellowship program offers funding for researchers to spend time with the British Library's collections in London to further their research. 

Detroit Legal News

Law school hosts national transactional law invitational

Commonwealth Law School was one of 22 law schools nationwide to compete in the 2026 Wayne State Taft Transactional Law Invitational hosted by Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP. Students Elizabeth Wenger, Gianna Ianni and Ryan Manderbach made up the Commonwealth Law team. 

Family Handyman

Walmart’s Price Tags Are Going Digital — Could It Lead to Surge Pricing?

Professor of psychology Ross Steinman is a featured expert in this article discussing the use of digital price tags at Walmart. Steinman says that consumers' concerns about fluctuating prices are valid, but he doesn't see the big box retailer implementing that strategy due to potential blowbacks. 

Impacto

“Todas Juntas”: A boost for the well-being and entrepreneurship of Latinas in Philadelphia

Widener recently co-hosted an event in honor of Women's History Month, “Todas Juntas: Workshop on Finance, Mental Health and Community." Liliana Quintero Salazer, bilingual instructional design specialist with the Widener Small Business Development Center's Center of Excellence in Spanish Language Services is quoted about the importance of the event. 

MAC

2025-26 Winter MAC All-Sportsmanship Team Announced

Six Widener student athletes have been named to the winter MAC All-Sportsmanship team which recognizes students who exemplify great character and display exceptional sportsmanship both on and off the field. Pride athletes included are Dylan Schlatter '28, Kimmy Casiello '26, Zach Rementer '26, Kathryn Long '26, Benjamin Holub '29 and Tyla Block '28.

Medscape

Former Ob/Gyn Resident Wins $10M in Maternity Leave Lawsuit

Assistant Professor at Delaware Law School Margaret Zhang provides expert commentary in this article following a lawsuit ruling involving a Michigan medical resident. Zhang provides insight into the case through the legal scope of Family and Medical Leave Act and maternity leave policies. 

The Chester Spirit

Free STEM camps, like Widener’s, are very effective in helping girls decide their futures

Biomedical Engineering student Kamryn Purpura '27 authored this article following her experience working with area high school students at the School of Engineering's mini-camp for high school girls. Before coming to Widener, Purpura attended the camp herself and has since served as a volunteer each year running the biomaterials lab session.