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Local universities taking a deep dive into poverty

This article promotes Widener’s Community Action Poverty Simulations hosted by the Office of Civic and Global Engagement and nursing's Center for Simulation and Computerized Testing to help students gain a better understanding of the choices faced by families and individuals living in poverty.

Bankrate

College enrollment statistics

This story about national higher education enrollment statistics includes comments from Vice President for Enrollment Joe Howard on shifts in enrollment variables expected over the next decade.

6ABC

6ABC News at 5 p.m.

This clip highlights the dedication of the General John H. Tilelli, Jr. ROTC Center. A retired four-star general, Tilelli is a1963 graduate of Pennsylvania Military College and member of the Widener Board of Trustees. 

The English Suite

A conversation about Romantic period magazine culture

Christine Woody, assistant professor of English, and Widener students Jattu Fahnbulleh, Cloë Di Flumeri, Stefan Cozza, and Seth Glickman are guests on the podcast discussing the Romantic period magazine culture and their summer research textual scholarship project which involved the 19th century periodical Blackwood's Edinburgh magazine and its running series Noctes Ambrosianae. 

Fox 29

News at 10

This year's Homecoming event, including the broom drill, tailgate, and Pride football game, was featured in this weekend news coverage.

Money Geek

Expert Insights: Online Software vs. Accountant

In this Q&A, Stephanie Wendling, an instructor in the School of Business Administration, compares the benefits of using an online software versus an accountant when filing your taxes.

Quartz

How to take the politics out of vaccine mandates in the workplace

Angie Corbo, associate professor of communications, provides expert commentary on approaches that companies can use to introduce COVID-19 vaccination and testing policies that minimize political tensions and create a culture of transparency and trust.

Buzzfeed

I Am A Sex Therapy Graduate Student, And Here Are 6 Things I Think Everyone Should Know

Tatyannah King, a graduate student in the dual Social Work and Human Sexuality program, writes about her experience in the program and shares helpful tips to enhance sexual wellness and understanding. The article also cites research published by Associate Professor Brooke Wells as well as the Human Sexuality Archives compiled in the Wolfgram Memorial Library. 

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The Chester Spirit

Soccer is a passion shared and enjoyed in Chester

Tife Akintunde, a men's soccer team player and senior communications studies major, writes about his experience volunteering in the community, including with Chester Upland Youth Soccer, a non-profit that provides free soccer programming, mentorship, nutrition education and special events for underserved local children.