In the Media

Harry Augensen, professor emeritus of physics and astronomy, shares what stargazers can expect to see in the sky during the month of September. 

Head women's lacrosse coach Sophie Bass is serving as head coach for the Israel lacrosse women’s national team. She is quoted in this article discussing the team's success at the recent European lacrosse championship tournament. 

Widener's success in recruiting a record-breaking first year class is featured. President Stacey Robertson is quoted on what she believes the university's keys to success have been. 
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Pride football player Ryan Pattison '25 is a 2024 pre-season nominee for the Fred Mitchell Award. This award highlights placekickers who demonstrate excellence on the football field throughout the season and for their off-field contributions throughout the year. 

Widener's new first year seminar course on Beyoncé is featured. The course, taught by Richard Cooper, director of the BSW program and co-coordinator of African American studies, will examine the artist's impact on race, gender, body positivity, and more. 
See more: 6 ABC Action News, News 19 Ohio, FOX 29 Good Day Philadelphia, Philadelphia Today

Head football coach Mike Barainyak is the guest on this episode of 1-on-1 with Matt Leon to discuss the Pride's upcoming season after last year's success. The season kicks off Sept. 7 at Lycoming College. 

Widener has been named one of the top 15 colleges in the Philadelphia area for 2025 by Niche.

Widener's efforts to support mental health and wellness in student athletes is featured. Associate Athletic Director Larissa Gillespie is mentioned discussing the program which includes yoga classes and breathing exercises.

Widener President Stacey Robertson and Vice President of Enrollment Joseph Howard are interviewed for this story about Widener's success in admitting a record-breaking class amidst challenges and changes in the higher education landscape.

Lawrence Hamermesh, emeritus professor at Delaware Law School, shares insight into an ongoing case involving Elon Musk in Delaware.

CBS 3 Philadelphia reported live from move in day on the Chester campus. Reporters spoke with student RAs and CREW Leaders, incoming students and their families, President Stacey Robertson and Associate Dean of Students Catherine Feminella. Widener welcomed the largest class of new and incoming students in university history to the Chester campus on August 19 & 20. 

See more coverage from move in: CBS News at 9a.m., PHL 17, 6 ABC Action News, NBC 10, Delaware County Daily Times, The Chester Spirit, Delco Today, Vista Today

Randle DeFalco, assistant professor at Delaware Law School, is a guest on this episode of the Clauses & Controversies podcast. DeFalco and the show's hosts discuss loans made by the U.S. government to Cambodia in the 1970s.

On this episode, physical therapy alumnus Joe Rauch '09, assistant medical trainer for the Philadelphia Phillies, talks about advances in medical training and physical therapy technologies in professional sports. Rauch discusses how data, wearable tech, and interdisciplinary teams of medical professionals are not only keeping pro athletes on the field, but helping them to reach new levels of success in their sport.  In addition to his experience with the Phillies, he has also served as the head athletic trainer for the University of Cincinnati Department of Athletics, and a physical therapist at NovaCare Rehabilitation. 

Tunde Odusami, professor of finance, is featured in this Q&A giving insight into secured credit cards.

Work by Noah Chauvin, assistant professor at Commonwealth Law School, is quoted in this article examining surveillance practices of U.S. intelligence agencies.

Meghan Rampolla '25, a nursing major and Dauntless Battalion ROTC cadet, is featured in this article highlighting the Nurse Summer Training Program at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Rampolla participated in this program, sharing that the opportunity was very hands-on.

Richard Cooper, director of the BSW program and co-coordinator of African American Studies, gives a look into the history of breaking in light of its inaugural inclusion in the Paris 2024 Olympics.

John Culhane, professor at Delaware Law School, weighs in on a ruling from the Delaware Supreme Court in a case involving unconstitutional restrictions on religious freedoms during the COVID-19 pandemic. Culhane says that the plaintiffs brought a “what-if” scenario to the court.

Wes Leckrone, professor and chair of political science, helps to clarify confusion in this article examining the 12th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. 

Widener recognizes students for the spring 2024 Dean's List. These students have earned a grade point average of 3.50 or above for the semester.
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