In the Media

Widener, in partnership with NBC10 and Telemundo62, honored area high school students at the 13th annual High School Leadership Awards.

Kalfani Turè, associate professor of criminal justice, is featured in this story covering a vehicle crash that killed a Cleveland, Ohio woman. Turè discussed how the tragedy demonstrates the need for effective law enforcement.

President Stacey Robertson authored this article sharing about Widener's decision to suspend the May 1 'decision day' deadline for the incoming fall 2024 class.

The Environmental Management Assistance Program offered by Widener's Small Business Development Center is mentioned for playing a pivotal role in helping Quality Industrial Coatings, an automotive painting and body repair company, receive the 2024 Small Business Environmental Stewardship Award from the National Small Business Environmental Assistance Programs.

Students have been named to the university ambassadors program.

A collaborative performance of poetry, music, and dance featuring Emeritus Professor Mara Parker, Assistant Professor and Co-Coordinator of creative writing Jessica Guzman, and dancer Jessica Warchal-King, will take place on Widener's Chester campus March 28.

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.