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The Chester Spirit

Two Widener employees given distinguished service award

Executive Director for University Systems Erica Austin and Campus Safety Lt. Vontel Green are this year's recipients of the William David Eckard Jr. Award for Distinguished Service. This award annually recognizes two longtime Widener employees who have consistently demonstrated an outstanding level of service.

Attollo Prep

Dean andré douglas pond cummings | Attollo Professional Development Series

Commonwealth Law School Dean andré douglas pond cummings is the featured guest on this podcast episode as part of the Attollo professional development series. The episode was recorded live during an event at Attollo headquarters on June 26 where cummings joined high school scholars, educators and community members to explore topics including leadership, justice, mentorship and the many ways a legal education can shape lives and communities.

Vista Today

Widener University ROTC Program Produces Six Distinguished Military Graduates

Three Widener Dauntless Battalion graduates were among six total cadets to earn the designation of distinguished military graduate, which recognizes cadets who finish in the top 20 percent among the thousands of Army ROTC graduates each year. Widener graduates Liam Reilly '26, Bradyn Erb '26 and Brendon Hardy '25 received the recognition. Reilly and Erb are quoted about their experience, along with Lt. Col. William Atwell, professor of military science and head of the military science department for the Dauntless Battalion.

The Earth & I

Ecology in the Courts

This article features Commonwealth Law School Emeritus Professor John Dernbach discussing the judicial process, particularly in environmental law cases.

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness: 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence

How Did Rum Influence the Declaration of Independence?

Assistant Professor of History Jordan Smith is the featured guest on this podcast episode exploring the history of rum in the 17th and 18th centuries. Smith covers the production and transport of rum, and how it served as a vital commodity of the time. 

The Chester Spirit

Widener STEM camps offer summer fun and learning

In this article, Ria Mazumder, associate teaching professor in biomedical engineering, and Meghan Klems, associate teaching professor of chemistry, share upcoming STEM summer camps led by Widener faculty and students for Chester youth. These camps will be held throughout the summer at the Chester Cultural Arts & Technology Center, the Eddystone Lighthouse Academy, and the Chester Charter Scholars Academy.