In the Media

Widener is mentioned in this round up of area school rankings as compiled by U.S. News and World Report. 

A. J. Duffy III, Widener head athletic trainer and president of the National Athletic Trainers Association, is quoted  in this article examining student athlete injuries following a team workout at Tufts University. Duffy offers insight into Widener's lacrosse training schedule. 

A bipartisan panel of former and current Pennsylvania officials was hosted on campus at Commonwealth Law School. 
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Iain Moyer, director of athletic bands, is a featured guest on this episode of the Marching Roundtable podcast discussing the Widener Marching Band. 

Widener University has been named a Great College to Work For by the Chronicle of Higher Education, earning recognition in four categories: faculty and staff well-being; diversity, inclusion and belonging; faculty experience; and shared governance. 
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Ron Mersky, emeritus professor of civil engineering, offers insight into how moving can generate waste. Mersky says that it's important to inquire about responsible ways to dispose of waste before moving. 

Commonwealth Law School Professor Jill Family is quoted in this article considering the legal fallout from a U.S. Supreme Court decision doing away with a previous requirement that courts defer to federal administrative agencies when a statute is silent or ambiguous. Family says during a period of initial unpredictability she expects to see more challenges to agency interpretations of immigration law.

A first-year seminar course on Beyoncé taught by Richard Cooper, director of the BSW program and co-coordinator of African American studies, is featured in this article. Cooper is quoted about his inspiration behind the class and what the course will cover.   

Richard Cooper, director of the BSW program and co-coordinator of African American studies, is featured discussing his first-year seminar course on Beyoncé.

Delaware Law School student Zakariyya Allen has been chosen as one of five recipients of the 2024 MGC Law Student Diversity Scholarship. This award provides diverse law students with access to opportunities that will aid in their development as legal professionals.

Tongyang Yang, assistant professor in the School of Business Administration, gives expert insight on drivers who have points on their license.

The newspaper's annual coverage of higher education enrollment at Philadelphia-area institutions includes information about Widener's growth, and the creative housing solution the university developed in response to strong demand from returning students who wanted to live at Widener this year. Jamie Suero '26 shares about the experience. 

Widener is the presenting partner of the Philadelphia Union match against D.C. United on Sept. 22. 

A first-year seminar course on Beyoncé is featured in this segment. Richard Cooper, director of the BSW program and co-coordinator of African American studies, shares about the course and why he chose to teach it. Students Grace Schneider '28 and Jayla Stone '28 talk about their experience in the class so far. 

Jacob Kelley '20, a student in the Center for Human Sexuality Studies, is featured in this Q&A about their life and work. 

Natasha Brame, program manager for Widener's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, authored this article about the program and the many opportunities it presents for learning and community building for older adults. 

On this episode, Deb McCracken '89, president and founder of the Elsie Foundation, discusses how her organization impacts the lives of economically challenged college students by providing computer equipment and financial literacy education. McCracken talks about how her foundation's support is giving students and their communities a better chance at future success. McCracken received her bachelor's of science in accounting from Widener University in 1989, and her law degree with tax honors from Rutgers University-Camden. She is a retired senior counsel for The Vanguard Group and the controller for Safe Monroe.

Widener's Lone Brick Theater Company, in partnership with Lightbooth Blackout, is presenting a contemporary adaptation of Frankenstein in Lathem Hall with showings from October 10 - 20. Tickets are available for purchase on the Lightbooth Blackout website. 

Iain Moyer, director of athletic bands, Jeremy Williams, color guard director, and Brad Norris, visual designer and marching band instructor, are featured  on the "Marching Roundtable" podcast discussing Widener's marching band. 

ICFAI Law School in India has signed a memorandum of understanding with Delaware Law School and William and Mary Law School. The agreement will explore mutually beneficial academic and research activities.