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Philadelphia Business Journal

Announcing the first group of 2024 Most Admired CEOs honorees

President Stacey Robertson has been announced in the first group of the Philadephia Business Journal's 2024 list of Most Admired CEOs. Recipients are chosen based on the work they’ve undertaken in their current role in the context of their careers, how they give back to the community and other ways they’ve positively impacted greater Philadelphia. President Robertson and the rest of the winners will be honored at an event in December. 
 

CBS 3

Widener University students react to debate after watch party on campus

Widener students did another series of morning interviews with CBS 3 Philadelphia following a debate watch party and discussion held on campus last night. Students shared their reactions to the debate as well as topics that came up among their peers. Anthony Fedeli '28, Damya Walton '26, Isis Williams '26, Sydney McLean '28, Nate Crowther '28, Sean Walls '28, and Ryan Desimone '27 were all interviewed live. 

Watch the full segments from throughout the morning: 5 a.m. hour, 6 a.m. hour, 7 a.m. hour

CBS 3

Security tight ahead of presidential debate in Philadelphia, Widener University hosting watch party

Widener students did a series of morning interviews with CBS 3 Philadelphia about the upcoming presidential election. Students shared the issues that young voters are interested in and how they stay politically engaged. Taylor Easter '25, Isis Williams '26, Ryan Francis '28, Samantha Guindi '27, and Jada Boose '28 were interviewed live.

Watch the full segments from throughout the morning: 5 a.m. hour, 6 a.m. hour (coverage comes in at 3:20), 7 a.m. hour

Northwestern University alumni newsletter

Albert Kuo ’22

Albert Kuo, coordinator for University Advancement, is featured in this interview from his alma mater. Kuo talks about his life since graduating, including sharing about his work at Widener.

The Philadelphia Tribune

People on the Move

Fred McCall, vice president of Student Engagement and Transformation and dean of students, is featured on this list of area career appointments. McCall joined Widener on July 1.

Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (ICWLA)

IWLCA Announces Inaugural Cohort for New IWLCA Aspire Program

Widener Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach Katherine Yarusso has been named to the inaugural cohort for the new ICWLA Aspire Program, a professional development and continuing education opportunity for current assistant coaches. 

The New York Times

Who Gets to Kill in Self-Defense?

Work published by Michal Buchhandler-Raphael, associate professor at Commonwealth Law School, is referenced in this New York Times opinion article. In her paper, Buchhandler-Raphael suggests a new charge which she calls "survival homicide" which could be used in special cases.

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6 ABC Action News at 5

Widener's new first year seminar course on Beyoncé is featured. Richard Cooper, director of the BSW program and co-coordinator of African American studies, shares why he chose to teach about Queen Bey. 
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Jewish Standard

Lacrosse team trains in Gaza’s shadow

Head women's lacrosse coach Sophie Bass is serving as head coach for the Israel lacrosse women’s national team. She is quoted in this article discussing the team's success at the recent European lacrosse championship tournament.