In the Media

Dalton Wickel '28, running back for the Pride, is featured in this roundtable discussion about the Philadelphia Eagles performance this season. 

This article features previous expert commentary from Tony Wheeler, professor of management, about the potential impact of AI on the job market. Wheeler's comments initially appeared in WalletHub. 

Widener welcomed four new alumni as members of the university's board of trustees. John Barry ‘02, co-CEO and founder of HRBench, retired technology executive Chris Hylen ’82, Catherine Dauphinais Schaefer ’88, CEO and founder of The Bookkeeper Repairman, Inc. and Jason Duff ’96, clinical and operational psychologist currently embedded with the U.S. Marine Corps in Okinawa, Japan. These alumni will lend their expertise to the university's governing body to ensure Widener's long-term success. 

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Delaware Law School Associate Professor Veronica Finkelstein provides expert insight in this article about a recent settlement in a lawsuit involving the Delaware State Police. 

Commonwealth Law School Professor Jill Family, is quoted in this article examining current events in the immigration court system. 

The university is hosting the next Widener Day Open House on Saturday, Nov. 14 to give prospective students and families a glimpse into campus life and the chance to meet with faculty and current students. 

Professor Ross Steinman offers expert consumer psychology insight in this article about the evolution of elaborate Halloween decorating. Steinman shares that consumers are not just purchasing a decoration, but an experience. 

Zachary Catanzaro, assistant professor at Delaware Law School, is the featured guest on this podcast episode where he discusses his upcoming publication, "Sovereignty in the Technological Singularity."

This article mentions "A Citizen's Guide to Environmental Advocacy in Delaware," a publication authored in partnership between Inland Bays Foundation and Delaware Law School Professor Emeritus Kenneth Kristl. 

Current student and men's soccer player Gage Meckley '27 is mentioned in this article for his support of his younger brothers in their soccer careers

The National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) has announced the conference alignment for the inaugural season of the NIRSA Club Flag Football League. Widener joins the inaugural women’s conference in the North Atlantic Division. The league’s first season officially kicks off in January 2027.

Widener students, faculty and staff recently took part in a community cleanup in Chester. Students Za’Niyah Baukman '28, Kyrah Hawkins '29 and Amber Rosa '29 participated in the cleanup as representatives of Sisters United, a service- and well-being focused student organization at Widener

The Jack & Nancy Dwyer School of Nursing has been recognized as a top school for men in nursing for the second consecutive year by the American Association for Men in Nursing (AAMN). Associate Professor Normajean Colby, director of the nursing education and clinical nurse specialist graduate programs, traveled to Las Vegas with students James Henry '27 and Jonathan Barranco Silva '27 to accept the award at the AAMN's annual conference. 

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This article, authored by Professor Emeritus Harry Augensen, examines meteor showers that Earth experiences and their relationship to Halley’s Comet.

Delaware Law School Associate Professor Veronica Finkelstein authored this article as part of a monthly column that spotlights what modern movie releases can teach attorneys about criminal law practice. In this edition, Finkelstein uses this lens to dissect Christopher Nolan's 2026 release "The Odyssey."

Aramark Collegiate Hospitality’s Widener Dining Services was presented with the prestigious Edwin R. Golden Award for Inclusive Excellence from the National Association of College Auxiliary Services. Widener Dining earned the recognition for its international teaching kitchen program, which highlights international students sharing their cultures through food. Executive Chef Matt Clarke shares about the importance of the program for creating a culture of belonging. 

Professor Wes Leckrone, chair of political science, offers expert commentary in this article following the Pennsylvania governor's race debate between Josh Shapiro and Stacy Garrity. Leckrone says that he doesn't think the debate provided any surprises from either candidate ahead of election day.

Widener Dining Services hosted an international teaching kitchen event this week. Executive Chef Matt Clarke and international student Karol Trivola '29 led a hands-on cooking demonstration for attendees on how to make soutzoukakia smyrneika, a meatball-type dish in tomato sauce from Trivola's home country of Greece. Following the demonstration, attendees ate the meal together. 

Widener and the Philadelphia Union's annual work-in-sports field trips for high school students are featured. Professor Jeff Lolli, associate dean for undergraduate programs in the School of Business Administration, is quoted about how this experience can help high schoolers understand the many career options available in professional sports. Current students Patrick Hoang '29 and Parker Jimenez '30 attended the field trips while they were in high school and share about their experiences now as Widener students. 

Aramark Collegiate Hospitality’s Widener Dining Services has won the prestigious Edwin R. Golden Award for Inclusive Excellence from the National Association of College Auxiliary Services. Widener Dining is recognized for Kitchen 101, a collaborative teaching initiative from Widener’s International Student Services team and Aramark Collegiate Hospitality that focused on international cuisine. Executive Chef Matthew Clarke shares about the impact of this program.