The Widener Observatory is featured in this round up of family-friendly activities in the Philadelphia area. The first public stargazing session of the 2025-2026 academic year takes place on Aug. 8.
Associate Professor Marina Barnett, assistant provost for civic engagement, served as moderator for a recent community session with candidates for Norristown police chief.
Widener baseball players Ryan Madden and Braedyn Clinton are mentioned for their performance in the Philly Select Collegiate Baseball League's Midsummer Classic.
Professor Brent Satterly was honored with the 2025 Julie E. Wollman Endowed Award for Inclusion and Belonging. This award recognizes a Widener employee who engages in advocacy and efforts in support of inclusion and belonging, demonstrates an exceptionally high level of commitment to those principles, and works to enhance the success of underrepresented groups at the university. Micki Davis, vice president of inclusion and belonging, is quoted about why Satterly was chosen.
Emeritus Professor Harry Augensen authored this article sharing what celestial events stargazers can expect to see during the month of July.
Emeritus Professor and Director of the Widener Observatory Harry Augensen shares about a number of incidents involving celestial objects colliding with Earth, including the Tunguska blast of 1908.
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Michelle Lyttle Storrod is the featured guest on this podcast episode discussing gang culture in the digital and social media age and how gangs are using technology.
Ross Steinman, professor of psychology, offers expert commentary on Amazon's annual Prime Day sale. Steinman shares insight into Amazon's strategy, as well as how consumers can shop the sale mindfully.
Professor Mariah Schug, chair of gender, women's and sexuality studies, is the guest on this segment discussing the personal and social benefits of meditation.
Davida Coe-Brockington '06 has been appointed as the acting state-appointed superintendent of the Camden School District. Coe-Brockington, who earned a doctor of education at Widener, was unanimously approved by the New Jersey Board of Education following a recommendation by Acting Education Commissioner Kevin Dehmer.
Professor Beth Latshaw, co-chair of sociology, offers expert insight in this Q&A about the cost of childcare in the United States.
Delaware Law School student Warren Sikolo has joined Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg as part of the firm's 2025-2026 Diversity Fellowship Program. The program is intended to uplift future lawyers who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the legal community.
Widener Commonwealth Law School has signed a new 3+3 agreement with the University of Scranton. This agreement will provide students with an expedited and cost-effective way to earn their degrees. Matthew Kerns, associate dean of admissions for Commonwealth Law, is quoted.
Katie Herschede, vice president of strategic initiatives and chief of staff, gives insight into how institutions can create effective and impactful orientation programs for new board members.
Professor Mariah Schug, chair of gender, women's and sexuality studies, authored this article for Scientific American about the benefits of having a meditation practice and how meditation can improve personal and social wellbeing.
Commonwealth Law School Professor Michael Dimino offers legal insight into the Supreme Court’s 6–3 decision that limits the scope of nationwide injunctions.
An article authored by Commonwealth Law School Professor Michael Dimino is referenced in this piece examining potential redistricting in Louisiana.
Melanie Bryant '09 '25, alumna and adjunct faculty member in the Center for Social Work Education, has been appointed as director of Baltimore City Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs.
Widener has been named to Money's annual best colleges list. This list highlights schools based on graduation rates, cost of attendance, financial aid, alumni salaries and more.
Belle Nicholas, a graduate clinical psychology student who was recently crowned Miss New Jersey, is featured in this Q&A on her favorite parts of the Jersey Shore.