In the Media

This feature article highlights Widener's Biofeedback Clinic and the role it plays in helping student athletes better understand and utilize their nervous system responses. Graduate clinical psychology student Micky Candia-Collins is interviewed discussing her role as clinic extern and how the clinic works, as well as Biofeedback Clinic Director Pamela Calvert-Hirt. Baseball player J.P. DiGuiseppe '27, softball player Katelyn Tong '26 and cheerleaders Selina Jakows '28 and Gianna Kavash '28 shared about their experience utilizing the clinic. 

This article highlights President Stacey Robertson's annual tradition of hosting new students at her home for an evening of dinner, lawn games and connection. Robertson is featured sharing about the importance of fostering a sense of belonging in new students. Vice President of Student Inclusion and Belonging Micki Davis discusses how this is a great opportunity for students to meet senior university leadership and see them as resources. Also quoted are first year students Naz Dungee '30, Samiha Shama '30, Abigel Pryze '30 and Maggie Curry '30. 

Jenn Schwartz '97 has begun her new role as president and CEO of ChristianaCare.

Professor Emeritus Harry Augensen authored this guide to visible stars, planets, constellations and more in the Philadelphia region during the month of September. 

Professor Tunde Odusami is the featured expert in this Q&A about percentage-based budgeting and budget strategy.

Widener's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is hosting an open house on the Chester campus Sept. 8 for anyone interested in learning more about the program or becoming a member. OLLI offers noncredit courses designed for adults 50 and over. 

This article features expert commentary from Elizabeth Beavers, assistant professor at Delaware Law School. 

Widener is a member of the North American Nanohertz Observatory for Gravitational Waves Collaboration which brings together researchers from universities and research institutions across North America. The organization recently received $5.9 million from the National Science Foundation to continue research into low-frequency gravitational waves.

Widener President Emerita Julie Wollman is a featured guest on this episode of WHYY's "Big Fix" which examines challenges facing higher education today. Wollman currently serves as professor of practice at the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education. 

President Stacey Robertson welcomed new students to her home at the Billie Kirkbride House to celebrate the beginning of their Widener journey with dinner, swimming and lawn games. This segment features Robertson sharing about the importance of building a culture of belonging among new students, to set them up for success. New student India Reed is interviewed about the event and meeting new friends from her major. 

See also: CBS News

This article features coverage of new student move in on the Chester campus which happened Aug. 17 and 18. President Stacey Robertson is quoted about welcoming new students and families to campus. Volunteer Teresa Lamarra, director of the Center for Simulation in the Jack & Nancy Dwyer School of Nursing, is also featured alongside Resident Assistant Taylor Holmes '28, both sharing their experience as volunteers. 

This article references previous commentary by Professor Ross Steinman on the topic of cognitive depletion.

Commonwealth Law School Emeritus Professor John Dernbach is quoted in this coverage remembering the life of former state legislator Franklin Kury, who authored Pennsylvania’s Environmental Rights Amendment. 

See also: Inside Climate News

Widener's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is hosting an open house on the Chester campus Sept. 8 for anyone interested in learning more about the program or becoming a member. OLLI offers noncredit courses designed for adults 50 and over. 

Commonwealth Law School graduate Jessica Collier '24 is featured in this article sharing her advice for current students on jumpstarting their legal careers. 

Delaware Law School student Lawrence Brannen shares his opinion on local politics in Augusta, Georgia in this "letter to the editor" article. 

Widener students volunteered at the Chester Upland School District's back-to-school bash on Saturday, Aug. 22. Volunteers filled backpacks with school supplies for donation ahead of the new school year. 

See also: CBS3

Get to know Widener's new Executive Director of Athletics Crystal Gibson in this question-and-answer segment about her life, experience and outlook for the future of the Pride. 

This article features expert commentary from Delaware Law School Emeritus Professor Lawrence Hamermesh about Elon Musk's decision to move Tesla's incorporation from Delaware to Texas. 

Delaware Law School Adjunct Faculty member Dwayne Bensing is seeking the Democratic nomination for Delaware attorney general.