ICFAI Law School in India has signed a memorandum of understanding with Delaware Law School and William and Mary Law School. The agreement will explore mutually beneficial academic and research activities.
Nick Aristone '26 is featured in this segment about new parking enforcement rules in Chester.
Widener is one of a list of sponsors for the upcoming Army-Navy Cup match happening at Subaru Park on Oct. 11.
President Stacey Robertson has been announced in the first group of the Philadephia Business Journal's 2024 list of Most Admired CEOs. Recipients are chosen based on the work they’ve undertaken in their current role in the context of their careers, how they give back to the community and other ways they’ve positively impacted greater Philadelphia. President Robertson and the rest of the winners will be honored at an event in December.
Widener students did another series of morning interviews with CBS 3 Philadelphia following a debate watch party and discussion held on campus last night. Students shared their reactions to the debate as well as topics that came up among their peers. Anthony Fedeli '28, Damya Walton '26, Isis Williams '26, Sydney McLean '28, Nate Crowther '28, Sean Walls '28, and Ryan Desimone '27 were all interviewed live.
Watch the full segments from throughout the morning: 5 a.m. hour, 6 a.m. hour, 7 a.m. hour
The Honorable Scott Reid '02 and Marcia Zaruba O’Connor '90 have joined the Widener University Board of Trustees. Reid currently serves as United States magistrate judge for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Zaruba O'Connor is CEO and founder of The O’Connor Group.
See also: Vista Today, Delaware County Daily Times
Widener students did a series of morning interviews with CBS 3 Philadelphia about the upcoming presidential election. Students shared the issues that young voters are interested in and how they stay politically engaged. Taylor Easter '25, Isis Williams '26, Ryan Francis '28, Samantha Guindi '27, and Jada Boose '28 were interviewed live.
Watch the full segments from throughout the morning: 5 a.m. hour, 6 a.m. hour (coverage comes in at 3:20), 7 a.m. hour
Albert Kuo, coordinator for University Advancement, is featured in this interview from his alma mater. Kuo talks about his life since graduating, including sharing about his work at Widener.
Fred McCall, vice president of Student Engagement and Transformation and dean of students, is featured on this list of area career appointments. McCall joined Widener on July 1.
Iain Moyer, director of athletic bands, is a featured guest on the "Marching Roundtable" podcast discussing the Widener marching band.
Fall classes for Widener's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute are in session. Classes cover topics including managing finances, sports, the paranormal and more.
Widener's School of Nursing is one of 13 institutions nationwide to be named a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing. Anne Krouse, dean of the School of Nursing, is quoted.
See also: Vista Today
Widener University's Small Business Development Center is partnering with the Norristown Small Business Assistance Center to expand services in both English and Spanish for small businesses in the Norristown area.
Widener Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach Katherine Yarusso has been named to the inaugural cohort for the new ICWLA Aspire Program, a professional development and continuing education opportunity for current assistant coaches.
Work published by Michal Buchhandler-Raphael, associate professor at Commonwealth Law School, is referenced in this New York Times opinion article. In her paper, Buchhandler-Raphael suggests a new charge which she calls "survival homicide" which could be used in special cases.
Widener's new first year seminar course on Beyoncé is featured. Richard Cooper, director of the BSW program and co-coordinator of African American studies, shares why he chose to teach about Queen Bey.
See also: Delco Today
Harry Augensen, professor emeritus of physics and astronomy, shares what stargazers can expect to see in the sky during the month of September.
Head women's lacrosse coach Sophie Bass is serving as head coach for the Israel lacrosse women’s national team. She is quoted in this article discussing the team's success at the recent European lacrosse championship tournament.
Widener's success in recruiting a record-breaking first year class is featured. President Stacey Robertson is quoted on what she believes the university's keys to success have been.
See also: Vista Today
Pride football player Ryan Pattison '25 is a 2024 pre-season nominee for the Fred Mitchell Award. This award highlights placekickers who demonstrate excellence on the football field throughout the season and for their off-field contributions throughout the year.