In the Media

Widener's a capella group Keeping it Trill was one of 10 collegiate groups to perform at RAHcapella, an annual event hosted by Rowan University's a capella group Profecy. 

Naomi Knight '25 '27 authored this article about a recent community volunteering experience, the “Feeding 400 Children Resource Rally.” 

Associate Professor Amy Franzini is quoted in this article, which initially appeared in The Washington Post, about strong and quirky female leads in TV crime shows. 

This article provides updates on the proposed Bridge project in Delaware, which would create a higher education hub in a downtown Wilmington building. The project could possibly include Delaware Law School. 

Commonwealth Law School has launched the Center for Equity and Justice, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to promoting social justice and creating equal opportunities for marginalized communities in the legal profession and beyond. Dean andré douglas pond cummings is featured, along with Associate Professor Kellyn McGee, who will serve as the center's faculty director.

Widener ROTC cadets Jordan Roth and Michelle Campo were in attendance at the 10th Annual Freedom Medal Dinner. Both Roth and Campo are quoted about their experience at the event and how they felt inspired. 

Mariah Schug, associate professor of psychology and chair of women, gender, and sexuality studies, authored this article sharing how many cultures around the world have recognized nonbinary gender identities throughout history and how understanding these perspectives can help reduce bias. 

Linda Knauss, professor emerita in the Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology, has been chosen to receive the 2024 Lifetime Award for Accomplishments in Ethics Education from the American Psychology Association. 

Widener has been named to this list of best colleges and universities in the United States for international students.

Commonwealth Law School welcomed therapy dogs to campus to help students to de-stress ahead of final exams. Student Ellen White is interviewed.

Commonwealth Law School has launched a new Center for Equity and Justice, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to promoting social justice and creating equal opportunities for marginalized communities in the legal profession and beyond. Dean andré douglas pond cummings is featured discussing the importance of the initiative, as well as Commonwealth Law student fellow Tara Smith and Associate Professor Kellyn McGee, who will serve as the center's faculty director.

Widener is one of several area institutions included in this article that examined the financial health of small private colleges and universities around Philadelphia. Widener is also noted in this companion story about the study methodology, which resulted in a "marginal" ranking for the university.

Joseph Howard, vice president for enrollment, authored this op-ed sharing how Widener navigated the immense challenges of the FAFSA rollout in the 2023-2024 enrollment cycle. 

Jeff Lolli, interim associate dean for undergraduate business programs and professor of sport and event management, offers insight for consumers on purchasing rental car insurance. 

This article featured the upcoming Widener Day open house on Nov. 16. The event is a chance for prospective undergraduate students and their families to see all that Widener has to offer. 

Widener honored a number of faculty members at the annual Faculty Awards Ceremony on Oct. 30. 

See also: Delco Today

Professor of social work Brent Satterly is featured in this article discussing an uptick in calls for LGBTQ+ crisis resources following the results of the presidential election. Satterly shares about his personal life, as well as ways that allies can support members of the LGBTQ+ community.  

Commonwealth Law School hosted an EMS law and policy symposium bringing legal and emergency medical professionals together for a day of education and collaboration. Widener Trustee Doug Wolfberg '96 shares about the importance of the event in the written story, and Dean andré douglas pond cummings gave an extensive live interview in the story's video component.

Wes Leckrone, professor and chair of political science, discusses presidential and congressional election results and reactions in Pennsylvania and across the nation. 

See more election commentary from Leckrone: Penn Live, EuroNews Serbia

Todd Clark, dean of Delaware Law School, is referenced in this article written by one of his former students from his time on the faculty at St. Thomas University Benjamin L. Crump College of Law in Florida.