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The Philadelphia Sunday Sun

Fashion Touchdown 2024 scores big for mentorship

Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence hosted the fundraising event Fashion Touchdown 2024 to raise money for the organization that promotes mentorship opportunities between “bigs” and “littles." This article references the success story of Justin, a "little" who graduated from Widener and went on to become a CPA. 

Far & Widener

Far & Widener Podcast, Episode 22: Francis Doran, cardiac ICU nurse at Penn Medicine, offers insight on the nursing profession as well as his community impact through the Kensington Project

On this episode, biology alumnus Francis Doran '18, a cardiac ICU nurse at Penn Medicine and a nurse practitioner student at Thomas Jefferson University, discusses the current state of nursing post-COVID. He shares his insights about the impact of new technology on the profession, as well as the continued gender gap among nurses. Doran also describes the impact he's made volunteering for the Kensington Project, a non-profit organization providing health care, meals, clothing, and other needs for the homeless in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood. He is also a recipient of the 2024 Independence Blue Cross Celebrate Caring Award, which recognizes caregivers who have gone above and beyond for their patients, families, and communities. 

The World's Best

Securing Nature’s Rights: The Green Amendment Movement with Maya van Rossum

This Q&A features Maya van Rossum '94, a Delaware Law School graduate and founder of Green Amendments For The Generations. Van Rossum talks about her work to educate communities about environmental injustices and how to incorporate protections into state and federal constitutions. 

The Whit

Rowan After Hours hosts annual RAHcapella

Widener's a capella group Keeping it Trill was one of 10 collegiate groups to perform at RAHcapella, an annual event hosted by Rowan University's a capella group Profecy. 

Yahoo! Entertainment

How quirky female crime-solvers took over TV

Associate Professor Amy Franzini is quoted in this article, which initially appeared in The Washington Post, about strong and quirky female leads in TV crime shows. 

Penn Live

Dauphin County law school launches Center for Equity and Justice

Commonwealth Law School has launched the Center for Equity and Justice, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to promoting social justice and creating equal opportunities for marginalized communities in the legal profession and beyond. Dean andré douglas pond cummings is featured, along with Associate Professor Kellyn McGee, who will serve as the center's faculty director.

Delaware County Daily Times

Freedom Medal event honors seven Delaware County veterans

Widener ROTC cadets Jordan Roth and Michelle Campo were in attendance at the 10th Annual Freedom Medal Dinner. Both Roth and Campo are quoted about their experience at the event and how they felt inspired.