In the Media

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.

Vice President for Enrollment Joseph Howard is featured in this segment discussing complications with the FAFSA application for students enrolling in college for the fall 2024 semester.

School of Business Administration students Kaylyn McClatcher '27 and Megan Bryk '27 share about their experience with service learning while taking management 100 during the fall 2023 semester.

Delaware Law School Professor John Culhane  authored this article following a recent decision from the Alabama Supreme Court that ruled frozen embryos are considered children. This decision is the first of its kind, and opens the door for similar rulings in other states.
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Widener University, in partnership with NBC10, has announced the winners of the 13th-annual High School Leadership Awards. This article quotes President Stacey Robertson who celebrates the 137 area high school students for their exceptional contributions to their academics and their communities.
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Lance Wilson, a doctoral student in the Center for Social Work Education, is the featured guest on this episode of the "Substantial Matters: Life & Science of Parkinson's" podcast.

Professor of Psychology Ross Steinman is quoted discussing sales and discounts from the 2023 holiday shopping season.

Quinn Yeargain, assistant professor at Commonwealth Law School, gives insight in this article examining new state legislative maps in Wisconsin.

Assistant Professor in the School of Business Administration Tongyang Yang is featured in this Q&A about choosing the right car insurance.

Assistant Professor of Philosophy Thomas M. Wilk wrote this opinion piece in the wake of an open mic night at New College of Florida, where what was said elicited public outrage.

Professor and Chair of Political Science Wesley Leckrone is quoted in this story that examines the possibility of replacing either Joe Biden or Donald Trump as presidential candidates, as the election nears. 

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Delaware Law School Emeritus Professor Lawrence Hamermesh discusses Delaware's status as a major hub for business incorporation in this article that examines Elon Musk's displeasure with the First State courts.

Adjunct Faculty Member Mike Radbill is profiled in this article for his work teaching capstone courses in the School of Engineering.

Clinical Assistant Professor Karie McGuire authored the introduction to this newsletter winter edition for GAHTS, an organization of scholars dedicated to supporting better futures for survivors of human trafficking.

Delaware Gov. John Carney has announced he will nominate Delaware Law School adjunct faculty member Eliza Hirst to serve as a Family Court judge in New Castle County, and Delaware Law alumna Jessica Markowski-Kelly  '16 to serve as Family Court commissioner in New Castle County.

Men's Basketball forward Dominic Dunn is featured as NJ Hoops' College Player of the Week.

YoungHa Ki,  assistant professor in the School of Business Administration, is a featured expert discussing annual fees associated with credit cards.

Alumna and certified sex therapist Tia Evans '16 joins this podcast to discuss ways transgender people can identify signs of safety in a potential friend or partner, how to establish boundaries around intimacy with a new partner, and how cisgender individuals can best support their transgender partners. Evans joins the conversation at the 3:05 mark.