In the Media

Harry Augensen, emeritus professor of physics and astronomy, shares what celestial events can be seen in the month of March.

Widener is mentioned as one of a handful of area colleges and universities that have suspended the May 1 'Decision Day' deadline for incoming fall 2024 students. Widener has suspended the deadline due to delays in the rollout of the FAFSA application.

Wes Leckrone, professor and chair of political science, is quoted in this article from Brazilian news outlet Veja examining potential repercussions should Donald Trump win the 2024 presidential election. This article is available in English and Portuguese.

Ross Steinman, professor of psychology, provides expert commentary on how Stanley turned a utilitarian water bottle into one of the best selling items.

Widener hosted area children for a dance class taught by professional ballerina Jennifer Chipman-Bloom. Participants enjoyed the class followed by lunch in the Pride Cafè.

Quinn Yeargain, assistant professor at Commonwealth Law School, comments on recent reports that state officials in a number of states are blocking ballot proposals from reaching voters. 

The men's and women's basketball teams play in the first round of the DIII NCAA tournament this weekend. The women's team (23-4) faces off against Springfield College in Maine, while the men (23-4) host Roger Williams at home in Chester. This article promotes the upcoming games and features radio interviews with head coaches Chris Carideo and Alisa Kinter. 

Associate Professor and Chair of Mechanical Engineering Babak Eslami has been named to the 2024 cohort of Vista Today's Millennial Superstars. The list recognizes outstanding residents of Chester County who are committed to bettering their communities. Eslami can be seen in the slideshow for this batch of winners at the bottom of the page.

MSW student Phil Waibel '24 and alum Brian Corson '12 '15 are featured in this segment highlighting a new initiative between Delaware County authorities and MVP Recovery in Chester to counsel low-level drug offenders. Corson is founder and CEO of MVP Recovery, and Waibel currently serves as program coordinator at the organization.

Michael J. Hussey, dean of Widener Commonwealth Law School, authors this opinion article on the harmonious nature and importance of diversity. This article also promotes the school's upcoming Dean’s Diversity Forum on Tuesday, March 5.

Richard Cooper, director of the BSW program and co-coordinator of African American Studies, is quoted in this article discussing Beyoncé's new music dominating the country music charts. Cooper discusses how race can present hurdles for musicians looking to expand their genres.

Professor Brian Larson is featured as an expert in this Q&A about choosing the best deal for car insurance.

Women's basketball players and sisters Gianna Samuels '24 and Lia Samuels '26 are featured following the Pride's win against Messiah University on Saturday, February 24.

Delaware Law Distinguished Professor James May is quoted discussing Juliana v. United States, a case brought by youth plaintiffs against the United States involving climate and environmental concerns. May shares that the government continues to try and silence the youth plaintiffs, a strategy he considers a missed opportunity for the Biden administration.

Marina Barnett, associate professor and interim assistant provost for civic engagement, was recognized for her dedication to the community at Delaware County's first-ever Black History Month celebration.

Erin Daly, professor and director of the Dignity Rights Clinic at Delaware Law School, was a featured guest in a conversation hosted by Pennsylvania Sen. Art Haywood which focused on the impact of human dignity. A full recording of the conversation is available at the link above.

Men's and Women's basketball are featured as they both enter the next round of the MAC playoffs. Men's Head Coach Chris Carideo is quoted discussing the team's success so far. Both teams will play the next round on Saturday 2/24.The Women's team will play at Messiah, while the Men's team will play at Widener's Chester campus against Eastern.

Marcus Bagby interviews Marcia Zaruba O’Connor '90, president and CEO of The O’Connor Group, a leading outsourced human resources and talent acquisition company based in King of Prussia, Pa. O’Connor has won several leadership awards, including Most Admired CEO and Philadelphia Titan 100, and her company is recognized as one of Philadelphia Business Journal's Best Places to Work. O’Connor is an active alumna, serving on the Accounting and Information Management Advisory Board. She runs Shadow Her, a mentoring and coaching course for women entrepreneurs, and produces the popular Top Three podcast. O’Connor discusses her journey to success and the challenges she faced, the importance of mentorship, and how HR has evolved over the years and current trends. She also gives career advice for those starting out or starting over.

Associate Professor of Criminal Justice Kalfani Turè shares insight in this segment following recent study results that indicate homicide cases with Black victims are less likely to be solved. 

Professor of Finance Tunde Odusami is quoted about the current housing market in this article about the best and worst cities for those looking to purchase a home.