Jeff Lolli, professor of sport & event management, is quoted in this article discussing Wynn Las Vegas' recent lawsuit against Fountainebleau Las Vegas. Lolli gives insight on noncompete clauses in the service industry.
Michael Dimino, professor at Commonwealth Law School, authored this blog post following the United States Supreme Court ruling in the case of Lindke v. Freed. The case involved social media comments on posts made by public officials.
Michael Dimino, professor at Commonwealth Law School, is quoted discussing the United States Supreme Court hearing the case of Murthy v. Missouri. This case involves individuals claiming their social media content was suppressed, which they maintain is a violation of their First Amendment rights.
Quinn Yeargain, assistant professor at Commonwealth Law School, co-authored this article about ongoing debate in Florida over prosecuting for voter fraud.
Professor of Physical Therapy Dawn Gulick is featured as part of HawkGrips' "Women in Athletic Training" series.
Comments made by Richard Cooper, director of the BSW program and co-coordinator of African American Studies, are referenced in this article about Beyoncé's new move toward country music.
Widener has been chosen as one of 16 colleges and universities to receive funding from the EPA. The money will support student teams in researching and developing solutions to environmental and public health challenges.
Tunde Odusami, professor of finance, is quoted in this article examining housing prices in Houston, Texas. Odusami shares that hybrid work practices have impacted housing prices in many areas.
Stuart Eimer, associate professor and co-chair of sociology, authored this article examining Service Employees International Union Local 32BJ, a growing and active union at a time when union membership is trending downward.
Nursing student Niyanna Fields '27 is featured in this segment about SquashSmarts, a free, out-of-school program for Philadelphia public school students that provides academic tutoring and squash lessons. Fields credits SquashSmarts for her success in school.
Hal Shorey, director of organizational development services and the PsyD/MBA dual degree program, authored this article on how to work through idealized relationship fantasies to form real romantic connections.
Students have been named to the fall 2023 Dean's List.
Widener University, in partnership with NBC10 and Telemundo62, are honoring area high school students at the 13th annual High School Leadership Awards.
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Mary Rourke, associate professor and director of the Institute of Graduate Clinical Psychology, is quoted in this article examining a new study on the impact of the Flint, Michigan water crisis on school-aged children. Rourke says that children are more affected by their environment due to their lack of effective coping mechanisms.
Professor and Director of the Center for Human Sexuality Studies Pamela Lannutti is quoted in this article which shares that more adults in the United States are identifying as part of the LGBTQ+ community. Lannutti says that this could lead to greater social acceptance.
Head football coach Mike Barainyak is the guest on this episode of 1-on-1 with Matt Leon, a KYW Newsradio podcast. Barainyak talks about his life as a college and high school athlete and his work with The Pride.
Courtney Kelly, executive director of admissions, is featured in this Q&A about her life and work at Widener. Kelly shares about her family, education, and passion for working at Widener and ensuring that students have the best experience possible during the admissions process.
See also: Philadelphia Today
Melissa Belmonte, a graduate student pursing her PhD in social work, has received the Young Alumni Award from her undergraduate alma mater, The College of New Jersey.
Widener alumnus and Board of Trustees member Domenic Colasante '10 is featured as he gives back to his alma mater, Roman Catholic High School in Philadelphia. Colasante's donation will benefit families who struggle to afford tuition at area Catholic and private, non-Catholic schools.
Men's basketball guard/forward Kevin Schenk '25 has been named second-team all-conference in the Higher Education Yahoo Awards. Women's basketball guard Lindsay Kutz '26 is also mentioned in this article for her performance in the NCAA Tournament opener game against Springfield.