In the Media

Tony Wheeler, dean of the School of Business Administration, shares thoughts in this article about the toll that employment cuts are taking on federal employees. 

Tony Wheeler, dean of the School of Business Administration, is quoted in this article examining reactions following an email sent to all federal government employees from the Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE. Wheeler discusses federal employee layoffs that have already taken place. 

On this episode, Richard Roberts '85 '89 '00, president of Young Men and Women in Charge (YMWIC), discusses how a career in engineering and project management eventually led him to found a non-profit that's making a significant impact in the lives of young people. He founded YMWIC with the the vision of supporting African American and Latino students to develop academic skills and gain the social supports needed to be successful in college and in their careers. Today, YMWIC is serving more than 200 Scholars and has over 60 alums, all of whom have or are currently earning their undergraduate degrees, continuing post-graduate studies, or pursuing a professional career after graduating from college. 

Richard is a three-time Widener alum who received his bachelor's in electrical engineering in 1985, his master's in engineering in 1989, and his masters of business administration in 2000. Before founding YMWIC, he led a successful career in engineering, project management, and finance. 

Michael Hussey, associate professor at Commonwealth Law School, spoke at the Finance Committee meeting of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to discuss how tax credits can benefit working Pennsylvanians, particularly those benefiting from free tax preparation services. The segment featuring Hussey begins at 44:48 and ends at 1:03:45.

A group of Widener faculty and students worked alongside community partners to host area youth on campus for a Career Discovery Day. Lori Felker, program director for the Institute for Physician Assistant Education, is quoted about the day's events. 

Jennifer Sturiale, associate professor at Delaware Law School, has joined the AAI Advisory Board.

Delaware Law School Emeritus Professor Lawrence Hamermesh is featured as a primary author of a new bill in Delaware which would revise several state statutes to be more favorable to executives who are also controlling shareholders amid major companies, like Tesla and Dropbox, making plans to move their corporations out of the state. 

Dean of the School of Business Administration Tony Wheeler is featured in this article examining the response to recent, broad layoffs. Wheeler shares that companies using poor performance as a reason for layoffs can contribute to negative company morale and reputation. 

Commonwealth Law School Professor Michael Dimino is quoted in this article discussing politicians' use of social media. Dimino says there are no requirements that government speech remain nonpartisan or nonpolitical. 

This article, authored by Professor Emeritus Harry Augensen, shares about the Widener Observatory's 20-year commitment to service for the campus and the Chester community. 

Jeff Lolli, professor of sport & event management and interim dean for undergraduate SBA programs, is featured in this Q&A on rewards systems associated with airline credit cards. 

Fran Chardo, adjunct faculty member at Commonwealth Law School, has announced his candidacy for a seat on the Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas. Chardo currently serves as Dauphin County district attorney.

Members of the Delaware County Council and Delaware County Health Department visited the Widener Child Development Center as part of their Lead-free in 1-2-3 initiative to educate Delaware County residents on the dangers of lead poisoning. Robin Dole, dean of the College of Health and Human Services, is quoted. 
See also: Delaware County Daily Times, Centre Daily Times

Widener served as host for Youth Development United's recent Green Jobs Career Day giving local students an opportunity to learn about solar energy. 

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.