In the Media

Widener law student Juliana Denick has been named Miss Greater Reading by the Miss Berks County Scholarship organization. She will move on to compete in the Miss Pennsylvania competition.

Kevin Frazier, adjunct faculty member at Delaware Law School, authored this article examining the New York AI Consumer Protection Bill. 

Thomas Sweeney, medical director for physician assistant studies, has been nominated by Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer to serve on the Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board.

Brian Larson, professor of marketing and interim associate dean for graduate SBA programs, is a guest on this episode of The Greg Carrasco Show to discuss features that manufacturers are including in new cars. Larson's segment begins around 1:46:17 and ends at 1:59:47.

Maureen Coyle, assistant professor of psychology, is featured in this article discussing online scams involving the name and likeness of celebrities. Coyle says that parasocial relationships that individuals can feel for their favorite celebrities can play a part in the success of these scams.

This article, which originally appeared in Fortune, features comments from Delaware Law School Professor Emeritus Lawrence Hamermesh on a growing number of businesses who are considering reincorporating outside of Delaware.

Professor Brian Larson shares how Super Bowl halftime shows have changed in recent years as politics and entertainment become more connected. 

The Philadelphia Union has announced the promotional schedule and title partner nights for the 2025 MLS season. Widener is the presenting partner for the Union's match on Sept. 20. 

Wes Leckrone, professor and chair of political science, is featured in this segment discussing Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's state budget address.  

Widener recently shared outcomes from the 2024 undergraduate class via the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Janet Long, executive director of Widener's Career Design and Development office, and communications studies alumnus Anthony Pompilii '24 are quoted. 

This article highlights a collection of legal history memorabilia curated by Amanda Sholtis, assistant professor at Commonwealth Law School. 

Widener is mentioned as one of many venues to have hosted the Philadelphia Eagles training camp over the team's history. 

Erin Daly, emerita professor and director of the Dignity Rights Institute at Delaware Law School, discusses dignity law and the work of the Dignity Rights Institute. The conversation with Daly begins at the 4:30 mark. 

This article highlights Commonwealth Law School's Trial Admissions Program which offers a pathway to law school for students who are challenged by traditional admission procedures. Dean andré douglas pond cummings; Matthew Kerns, associate dean of admissions; Professor Randy Lee; and students Nia Ramsammy, Keith Gregory, and Sierra Williams, are all featured discussing the program's benefits. 

Harry Augensen, emeritus professor of physics and astronomy, authored this article sharing visible planets, constellations, and more for the month of February. 

In this episode, hosts Mariah Schug, associate professor and chair of gender women's, and sexuality studies, and Carla Barqueiro, assistant professor of political science and international relations, speak with Professor Jeff Lolli about how the Trump Administration's appointment of accused sexual harassers could impact workplaces. The trio also discuss options for those experiencing harassment or hostile workplaces. 

Widener's ROTC Dauntless Battalion is featured highlighting the program's deeply rooted past, its successful present, and promising future. Professor of Military Science and ROTC Lt. Col. James Pascoe, student and current cadet Meghan Rampolla '25, and alumnus Lt. Kevin Draeger '24 are all quoted. 

A number of Widener students are serving as coach-mentors for the 2025 season at Chester Upland Youth Soccer, a program which provides after-school and weekend soccer programming, mentorship and nutrition education for children in the traditionally underserved, suburban Philadelphia communities of Chester, Upland and Eddystone.

Jeremy Hancher, EMAP program manager in the Widener Small Business Development Center, is quoted in this article examining how small businesses can prepare for the effects of a natural disaster. Hancher says that business owners should take note of specifics in their insurance policies and prepare alternatives for business operations. 

Widener hosted a STEM Career Day for area children and families to learn about STEM from Widener faculty, staff, and students.