Computer science major Patrick Scheib '27 is quoted in this article as he spoke to the journalist while watching a recent World Cup match between the U.S. men's national team and Belgium at a local bar.
Crystal Gibson, executive director of athletics, will serve as 1st vice president for the National Association of Division III Athletic Administrators 2026-27 membership year.
This article features expert commentary from Commonwealth Law School Assistant Professor F. Lee Francis ahead of an expected Supreme Court ruling in Viramontes v. Cook County, a case involving the private ownership of certain semi-automatic firearms.
This article, co-authored by Delaware Law School Assistant Professor Elizabeth Beavers, explores how the post-9/11 War on Terror has influenced modern U.S. immigration policies.
Mark Graybill, professor of English, is quoted in this article examining a selection of books that represent American identity.
Widener's women's swim team, led by head coach Mark Yankovich, has been recognized in the spring 2026 Scholar All-American Team by the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America. This recognition spotlights teams for outstanding academic achievement during the spring semester.
Professor Emeritus Harry Augensen shares what planets, stars and more will be visible in the Philadelphia region for the month of July including Mercury and Jupiter.
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.
Associate Professor Katia Ciampa has been selected as the recipient of the Elva Knight Research Grant from the International Literacy Association.
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.
Commonwealth Law School Professor Michal Buchhandler-Raphael offers expert commentary in this article about "failure to protect" laws in Oregon.
This article references the Philadelphia Eagles time hosting training camp at Widener from 1973 through 1979.
Registration is now open for the upcoming AI summer camp for high school students hosted by the Computer Science Department. The camp is free for students to attend, and will take place on the Chester campus July 14-15.
Professor Amy Franzini, who specializes in the intersections between children, parents and media, provides expert commentary in this article about online blowback following a Father's Day post made by Meghan Markle.
Delaware Law School Dean Todd Clark will serve as a panelist at an upcoming virtual event hosted by the Houston Bar Association that will examine accreditation practices by the American Bar Association.
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.
This article features Commonwealth Law School Emeritus Professor John Dernbach discussing the judicial process, particularly in environmental law cases.
Professor Emeritus Harry Augensen authored this article about Meteor Crater, located in the Arizona desert. Augensen shares the crater's history and its connection to the Philadelphia region.
Commonwealth Law School Assistant Professor F. Lee Francis co-argued in an amicus brief in United States v. Hemani, a case before the U.S. Supreme Court.
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.