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Scranton, Widener Commonwealth Law to Partner

Commonwealth Law School and the University of Scranton have signed a new 3+3 agreement, providing an expedited and cost-effective route for students to earn a bachelor's degree and a juris doctor in six years. Dean andré douglas pond cummings is quoted. 

bschools

Online Dual-Degree MBA Programs

Widener's dual MBA/MJ program is featured. Tony Wheeler, dean of the school of business administration, and Eileen Grena, assistant dean and executive director of graduate, international, compliance, and legal studies at Delaware Law School, share about the program and the benefits of a dual degree. 

WalletHub

Best Travel Credit Cards

Jeff Lolli, professor of sport & event management and interim dean for undergraduate SBA programs, offers insight into travel credit card benefits and how consumers can choose the best one for their needs. 

MIT Free Speech Alliance

MIT Free Speech Alliance Debate: Closing the Gender Gap in STEM

Pamela McCauley, dean of the School of Engineering, was a panelist at the fifth annual MIT Free Speech Alliance Debate. The debate focused on gender equality in STEM and featured a lively discussion and respectful disagreements between supporting and opposing teams.

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The Chester Spirit

Students honored for civic engagement

Coverage of Widener's annual Civic Engagement Scholar Recognition event is featured. Faculty and local government officials were in attendance, and students Ian Herr, Taylor Easter, Dezeree Carter, Vincent Csercevits, Jenna Waldron, Naomi Knight, Isaiah Moreef, Arielys Cuevas, Dylan A. Carney, Rachel Ocran, Chloe Mingioni, Megan J. Brown, and  Sergio Santiago were recognized for their civic engagement participation throughout their time at Widener. 

MAC

2025 Spring MAC Senior Scholar-Athletes Announced

Maria Muzzarelli has been recognized as a 2025 spring MAC senior scholar-athlete. This distinction recognizes students who participate in a spring sport and demonstrate strong academic and athletic prowess. 

Far & Widener

Far & Widener Podcast: Commander Jason Duff, Director of the US Naval Academy's Midshipmen Development Center, shares his journey from nursing student to expert clinical psychologist in the highest levels of the military.

On this episode, Commander Jason Duff '96, Director of the Midshipmen Development Center at the US Naval Academy, talks about his journey from a Widener nursing graduate to an expert clinical psychologist providing care at the highest levels of the military and the government. A cancer survivor, CDR Duff founded MISSION: Possible to raise awareness and funds for Cancer Support Community Greater Philadelphia. Through this service and his career, he champions the importance of self-care and prioritizing psychological health.

CDR Duff earned his bachelor’s in Nursing from Widener in 1996, and then worked as a nurse, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, and adjunct professor in Widener’s School of Nursing. He went on to earn his MSN from MCP Hahnemann/Drexel University and an MS in Clinical Psychology and PsyD from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

The interview is conducted by Greg Potter, associate vice president of University Relations at Widener University.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

The Philadelphia Inquirer's Philly Favorites

Widener received silver in the Philadelphia Inquirer's 2025 Philly Favorites contest in the college/university category. The university is mentioned on page 34 in the Philly Favorites magazine.