Richard Cooper, director of the BSW program and co-coordinator of African American Studies, is quoted in this article examining Beyoncé's latest album, "Cowboy Carter." Cooper shares how Beyoncé has a unique influence across all of pop culture, and how this album helps to highlight the history of Black artists in country music and culture.
Lisa Grimm has been named the next dean of the College of Arts & Sciences effective July 1. Grimm comes to Widener from The College of New Jersey.
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Vice President for Enrollment Joseph Howard is quoted discussing efforts to help incoming fall 2024 students navigate the FAFSA process amidst nationwide challenges.
Delaware Law School Emeritus Professor Lawrence Hamermesh is quoted in this article discussing Elon Musk and Tesla's legal challenges in the state of Delaware.
Finance student Austin Oliver '24, authored this article about his time working at the VITA Tax Clinic in Chester. The clinic helps low- and moderate-income Delaware County residents file their taxes free of charge.
Widener School of Nursing students participated in a disaster simulation exercise yesterday to test their skills in scene safety, patient triage, first aid, teamwork, and more, which are vital for nursing professionals to have in a time of crisis.
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In this episode, Marcus Bagby interviews Natasha Camy, a 2010 graduate of Widener's Communications and Media Studies program. Natasha is an NCAA Division I women's basketball referee and officiated games during the history-making 2024 March Madness basketball tournament. She discusses the impact that new interest in women's basketball is having on the sport, as well as her role as founder of the Referee Ready Academy, which aims to improve the expertise, abilities, and self-assurance of referees. She also speaks to entrepreneurship, and her part ownership of the Cape Town Tigers, a team in the Basketball Africa League based in Cape Town, South Africa.
Kalfani Turè, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses a new report showing a 37% drop in homicides in Philadelphia from last year. Turè says that this could be due to city police being more engaged.
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Commonwealth Law School alumna and adjunct faculty member Rhodia Thomas '97 is featured in this profile from Syracuse University, her undergraduate alma mater.
Widener is highlighted for the university's actions to help students navigate challenges with the FAFSA application. Widener is participating in a FAFSA Week of Action happening through April 19. The university is also offering deposit refunds for incoming fall 2024 students once they receive their final financial aid packages.
Delaware Law School Professor John Culhane is featured in this interview about Donald Trump's ongoing criminal trial dubbed the 'hush money' trial. Culhane shares an outline of this case and others currently against Trump, the challenges that the jury selection process faces, and what a guilty verdict in this case could mean for Trump's 2024 presidential campaign.
Delaware Law School will hold its 2024 Commencement Ceremony on May 17. Dean Todd Clark is quoted sharing his well wishes for graduates as they complete their degrees and prepare for the bar exam.
Delaware Law School student Eileen Wang has been chosen as one of the American Constitution Society's 2024 cohort of Next Generation Leaders.
Vice President for Enrollment Joseph Howard is featured discussing challenges with the FAFSA rollout for students planning to attend college in the fall 2024 semester. Howard shares national challenges schools are facing due to the delays and what Widener is doing to help this process for students and families. Widener will hold virtual FAFSA information sessions during national FAFSA Week of Action happening April 15-19.
Widener will provide support for students and families navigating the FAFSA application process during a national FAFSA Week of Action happening April 15-19. Widener has previously suspended the May 1 'decision day' deadline, and is offering free virtual information sessions and opportunities for deposit refunds for students. Vice President for Enrollment Joseph Howard is quoted sharing details of Widener's efforts to help students and families make the best decision.
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Tunde Odusami, professor of finance, gives advice on how to strategically use credit cards.
Brent Satterly, professor of social work, is a featured guest on this podcast connecting Harry Potter and teaching. Satterly contributed a chapter to the book Potterversity: Essays Exploring the World of Harry Potter, and discusses how the Harry Potter series can intertwine with the real-world teaching of students.
Laura McGuire, adjunct faculty in the Center for Human Sexuality Studies, is featured on this episode of the Speaking Your Brand podcast. McGuire and the host discuss McGuire's journey into education and how professionals can embrace leadership in their fields.
Harry Augensen, emeritus professor of physics and astronomy and director of the Widener Observatory, gives information about the total solar eclipse happening across the nation today.
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Yvette Kounios, adjunct instructor of English and creative writing, co-authored this article examining new research about creative flow and the impact it has on the human brain.