Wes Leckrone, professor and chair of political science, gives expert commentary in this article from Brazilian publication Veja examining what geopolitics could look like if Donald Trump wins the upcoming Presidential Election.
This article discusses the ethics and morality of humor and includes comments and work published by Assistant Professor of Philosophy Thomas Wilk. The author references works and conference discussions by Wilk, and discusses his new book "In on the Joke: The Ethics of Humor and Comedy" published with co-author Steven Gimbel of Gettysburg College.
Widener's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is featured. Member Jeff Heim is featured talking about his experience.
This video and article details how an occupational therapy student-faculty team improved daily living for a woman in Bucks County with multiple sclerosis by creating an adaptive robotic arm reacher. The occupation therapy team, Monique Chabot, then an associate professor, Marie Alvarado '24, and Chris Girardo '24, are featured in the interview.
Elena Cohen, assistant professor at Delaware Law School, is quoted in this article discussing the impact of Eric Garner's death 10 years later.
Mariah Schug, chair of gender, women's and sexuality studies, authored this piece discussing how some people struggle to focus during meditation and ways to remedy that.
Noah Chauvin, assistant professor at Commonwealth Law School, is quoted in this article that details ongoing efforts by the United State Senate to pass surveillance reform.
Lawrence Hamermesh, emeritus professor at Delaware Law School, comments on a proposed bill in Delaware that would expand the breadth and power of stockholder agreements.
This article breaks down appropriations listed in Delaware's recent billion dollar bond bill, including funding that is directed to building renovations for Delaware Law School's potential future location.
Ross Steinman, professor of psychology, is quoted in this article about how Dr. Pepper has surpassed Pepsi in popularity. Steinman says that Gen Z could be pushing Dr. Pepper's resurgence.
Mariah Schug, associate professor and chair of the gender, women's and sexuality studies program, is quoted in this article that examines the field of forest medicine and the practice of forest bathing. Schug offers advice on how individuals can benefit from this practice even with limited access to the outdoors.
Wes Leckrone, professor and chair of political science, gives insight in this article examining a change in voting pattern in Pennsylvania.
Ross Steinman, professor of psychology, gives insight into the upcoming Amazon Prime Day sale happening July 16-17. Steinman shares what product categories could help consumers score the best deals.
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Professor Brian Larson gives insight into the electric vehicle market in the United States in this article examining differences between U.S. and Japanese auto manufacturers.
Wes Leckrone, professor and chair of political science, comments how ads used by candidates in the United States Senate race in Pennsylvania may echo the presidential race ads for their respective political parties.
Wes Leckrone, professor and chair of political science, gives insight into the use of TV ads in political campaigns. Leckrone says that these ads are often used to attract older voters, but measuring the effectiveness of ads can be difficult.
Jim Vike, associate dean of social science and professor of political science, is quoted in this article amidst calls that President Biden drop out of the 2024 presidential race. Vike says that it is unlikely that Biden will step away from the campaign and offers insight into some alternative routes the Democratic party could take in that situation.
Ross Steinman, professor of psychology, discusses nostalgia marketing in this article examining a trend in adults purchasing toys and items from their childhood. Steinman explains why nostalgia marketing works for retailers and consumers.
Loyd Bastin, associate dean of science and professor, authored this article about Widener's recent collaboration with Delaware County to host the 3rd annual Delaware County Sustainability Conference on campus. In addition to professional programming, this year's conference featured activities and hands-on experiments for visiting students from Chester High School.