Widener is mentioned on this list of schools that have received funding from the Pennsylvania Education Department to support programs for special education teachers and future teachers. Widener has been awarded more than $99,000 as part of this initiative.
Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy Harry Augensen is featured in this monthly roundup of upcoming celestial events.
Delaware Law School student Alanna Larson has been chosen as a recipient of the Herb Stern Longport Scholarship Fund.
Widener Nursing's disaster simulation event is featured. Nursing students participate in this annual drill to help prepare them for different disaster scenarios. Over 150 nursing students took part in this year's event.
John Dernbach, professor of environmental law and sustainability at Commonwealth Law School, attended this event which honored Franklin Kury, author of the PA Environmental Rights Amendment.
Michael Dimino, Commonwealth Law School professor, is quoted in this article about a recent decision by a Pennsylvania school to close locker rooms amidst concerns about a transgender student. Dimino shares potential arguments from both sides of the issue.
Recipients of Widener University's High School Leadership Awards are featured.
Assistant Professor of Communications Jennifer Reinwald is quoted in this article discussing the recent controversy and confusion surrounding 'the blue check mark' account verification on Twitter.
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Alumnus and Board of Trustees member Doug Wolfberg '96 is the featured guest on this episode of the EMS One-Stop podcast. Wolfberg and host Rob Lawrence discuss the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, the impact that could have on first responders, and more.
Chair of Civil Engineering Ron Mersky is quoted in this article about a George Washington University student's project related to small pond management. Mersky offers information on potential challenges with water supply in the village of Bhutiya in India.
Commonwealth Law School's new agreement with Lycoming College is featured. Dean of Commonwealth Law School Michael Hussey is quoted.
Janelle West, interim dean of graduate and continuing studies, co-authored this article about the experiences of Black women, particularly in academia.
Widener University is mentioned on a list of Pennsylvania schools that have received funding for student research projects as part of the state's Manufacturing Pa initiative.
Sport and Event Management Professor Jeff Lolli was the featured guest on this segment discussing a possible casino coming to Times Square.
Widener University's Alumni Awards are featured. Recipients Marcia Zaruba O’Connor '90, Ryan Raiker '16 '17, Tom Vossler '68, Donya Moore '24, and Widener University librarian Jill Borin are noted.
A new partnership between Commonwealth Law School and Lycoming College is featured. The agreement will allow Lycoming College students the opportunity to earn both a bachelor’s degree and a juris doctorate degree in just six years.
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Ross Steinman, professor of psychology, is quoted in this article about "the Target effect," the phenomenon of going to Target and leaving with more than you intended to purchase.
Widener student Bobby Dougherty is featured in this Q&A.
The Xi Zeta chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi has been installed at Widener University. Student John Samohod '25, Director of Athletic Bands Iain Moyer, and Instructor Kim Sulahian are mentioned as having lead this effort.
Former Dean of Delaware Law School Rod Smolla is recognized as "playing a key role in our legal victories" according to attorney Stephen Shackelford, lead litigator for Dominion Voting Systems in their defamation case against Fox News.