In the Media

Pride football alumnus Jordan Powell is headed to the Chicago Bears as an undrafted rookie free agent.

President Julie Wollman writes about the new campus perspective she's gained during her temporary office relocation to ACN.

Alumnus Brent Staples reflects on his career, and how he came to attend Widener.

Widener male students walk laps around Memorial Field in high heels to raise awareness of sexual assault and gender violence.

President Julie Wollman is quoted in this article and references the Common Ground initiative on campus and its impact on creating a space for students to have reasoned conversation, listen to their peers and find middle ground.

More than 250 Widener student athletes helped the university host Special Olympics events.

Apogee Scholars and other students tell the story of Courage Day at Widener.

Widener professor explores new ways to think about yourself in this psychology column.

History Professor Jordan Smith talks about the invention of rum and its impact on the Atlantic world during the 17th and 18th centuries.

The 2019 Distinguished Performance in Management Award goes to Antoinette (Tonie) Leatherberry, a principal in Deloitte’s Risk and Financial Advisory practice and a university trustee.

President Julie E. Wollman and The Common Ground Initiative.

The Success Lab in Quick Center has been designated a SAP Next-Gen Lab for design thinking and analytics.

Coverage of yesterday’s High School Leadership Awards event at the National Constitution Center. Widener partners with NBC10 for the annual event to recognize high school students who are giving back and making a difference in their communities. The following local news outlets highlighted some of this year’s recipients: Limerick-Royersford-Spring City, Cape May County Herald, and Vineland Daily Journal.

Widener student Robert Erianne joins a 2019 High School Leadership Award winner to discuss this unique Widener/NBC program.

President Julie E. Wollman discusses the mission of higher education to prepare students for active participation in a democracy.

A photo gallery of the Alan J. Criswell Robotics Engineering Laboratory opening.

President Julie E. Wollman writes about Widener's commitment to exposing students to a range of perspectives within the framework of finding common ground.

This story notes Widener's work with Project Pericles and our Sustainability and Civic Engagement thematic pathway involving high-impact teaching practices. 

This Academic Minute piece by Associate Professor Donna McCloskey explores how to set boundaries between work and home. 

This OPED by Psychology Associate Professor Hal Shorey examines the impact of past experiences and memories on how we navigate the world.