Professor Emeritus Harry Augensen, director of the Widener Observatory, offers commentary on equinox timing for other planets in the solar system as Earth experiences the fall equinox.
The Jack & Nancy Dwyer School of Nursing has been recognized with the 2026 Best Schools for Men in Nursing Award by the American Association for Men in Nursing for the second consecutive year.
Commonwealth Law School is serving as the location for a naturalization ceremony today.
John Dernbach, Commonwealth Law School emeritus professor, is quoted about the lasting impact of the work of former Pennsylvania state Sen. Franklin Kury.
Commonwealth Law School Professor Emeritus John Dernbach is an author on this article designed to help attorneys navigate climate change and sustainability in the real estate industry.
Commonwealth Law School Assistant Professor F. Lee Francis provides expert commentary in this article examining recent endorsements for Pennsylvania Senate Bill 1400, which would establish new sentencing and parole guidelines for certain crimes.
Professor Emeritus Harry Augensen authored this article about the Milky Way. Augensen discusses the galaxy's history, stars, planets and more.
This article references published comments from adjunct faculty member Hal Shorey about attachment styles in relationships.
Commonwealth Law School Professor Jill Family served as moderator for a virtual panel discussion featuring former judges Megan R. Jackler and Jeremiah Johnson.
This article references the days when Philadelphia Eagles training camp was held on Widener's Memorial Field, in the 1970s.
Widener served as host for a minority meeting of the U.S. House Administration Committee.
School of Engineering graduate student Vivek Dahal has been selected to receive a scholarship from DFI Educational Trust. The organization awards scholarships to students who excel in their preparations for a career in the civil engineering or construction fields.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced a $100 million investment into projects around Chester including some that will benefit Widener. President Stacey Robertson spoke at the announcement event alongside the governor and other community leaders expressing her thanks and sharing her excitement for Widener to be a partner in these investments.
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This article features commentary by Delaware Law School Assistant Professor Elizabeth Beavers about the National Security Act of 1947.
Widener is mentioned in this segment about the Philadelphia Union Foundation's new merchandise line promoting Chester.
President Stacey Robertson's annual tradition of welcoming new students to her home at the Billie Kirkbride House is highlighted in this feature article. Robertson shares how the opportunity for students to connect with her and their peers so early in their college journey helps create a sense of belonging and can lead to student success.
Professor Lauren Shermer, Professor Jim Vike, associate dean of social science, Professor Wes Leckrone, chair of political science, and Media Production Manager Jessica McNamara have been selected as recipients of a Periclean Grant from Project Pericles. The group intends to use the funding to support civic engagement and leadership development programming on campus.
This feature article highlights Widener's Biofeedback Clinic and the role it plays in helping student athletes better understand and utilize their nervous system responses. Graduate clinical psychology student Micky Candia-Collins is interviewed discussing her role as clinic extern and how the clinic works, as well as Biofeedback Clinic Director Pamela Calvert-Hirt. Baseball player J.P. DiGuiseppe '27, softball player Katelyn Tong '26 and cheerleaders Selina Jakows '28 and Gianna Kavash '28 shared about their experience utilizing the clinic.
Delaware Law School is featured on The National Jurist's 2026 LL.M. honor roll.
This article highlights President Stacey Robertson's annual tradition of hosting new students at her home for an evening of dinner, lawn games and connection. Robertson is featured sharing about the importance of fostering a sense of belonging in new students. Vice President of Student Inclusion and Belonging Micki Davis discusses how this is a great opportunity for students to meet senior university leadership and see them as resources. Also quoted are first year students Naz Dungee '30, Samiha Shama '30, Abigel Pryze '30 and Maggie Curry '30.