In the Media

Commonwealth Law School student Jessica Collier '24 is featured on this list of law students who have made outstanding contributions to their schools and communities.

Delaware Law School Emeritus Professor Lawrence Hamermesh is quoted in this article about a Delaware Court of Chancery judge whose rulings have attracted significant public attention.

Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy Harry Augensen authored this roundup of upcoming celestial events for the month of August.

 Former adjunct faculty member Amiram Elwork is quoted in this article examining the life and controversy surrounding Robert F. Kennedy. 

Associate Professor of Criminal Justice Kalfani Turè shares his expertise in this article about an ongoing investigation into a Cleveland police officer who allegedly walked into a bar and away from an active shooting situation.

This Q and A with 2023 graduate Shawn Thompson reflects on his time at Widener and playing football for The Pride.

Director of Advising and Retention Systems Amy Yarlett talks about signs of burnout and ways to avoid it.

Student Nashiya Richardson is interning in the community engagement unit at Philadelphia International Airport.

Professor Richard Cooper, co-coordinator of the African & African American Studies program, is quoted in this story about Luke Combs' cover of Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car" song.

Coverage of the National League for Nursing's recognition of Widener's School of Nursing as a Center of Excellence in the area of advancing the science of nursing education.

This news item announces student Maritza Garcia's appointment to the Widener Board of Trustees. 

This news roundup includes information on the National League for Nursing recognizing Widener's School of Nursing as a Center of Excellence in the area of advancing the science of nursing education.

The Widener Observatory is included in this story about where to go stargazing around the Main Line.

Delaware Law School student Annmarie Bonanno is the recipient of a scholarship from the Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Network Foundation supporting women pursuing commercial real estate careers.

Mat Tomezsko, adjunct instructor in the College of Arts & Sciences, authored this article about Chester's public art murals, such as the ones at Ruth Bennett Farm and on the side of Metropolitan Hall on Widener's Chester Campus.

Jean Eggen, Delaware Law School emerita professor, is quoted in this article examining an ongoing lawsuit involving Johnson & Johnson and researchers who claim their talc-based powders have been linked to cancer in consumers.

Greg Potter interviews Dante DiBattista '17, author of The Transformational Leadership Experience, host of The Pursuit of Self-Actualization Podcast, inspirational speaker, consultant, and transformational leadership coach. Dante is listed as one of the "8 Top Leadership Coaches to Follow in 2023" by LA Weekly. In this episode, Dante and Greg discuss the need to make higher education more affordable, the value of higher education, tips for succeeding in school and business, and the demand for microlearning. They talk about how Dante's psychology degree from Widener University changed his life. They also talk about the importance of emotional intelligence training in business, psychology research as a data-driven approach to changing behavior, the bottom line of having quality leadership in business and society, the future of work and independent contractors, artificial intelligence and automation, and much more.

Nicole Rayfield, assistant dean in the College of Arts & Sciences, published this article following the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision to strike down affirmative action in college admissions. Rayfield shares her experience as a student and a higher education professional, and how this decision could impact future generations of students. 

Professor of Criminal Justice Kalfani Ture was a guest on this segment of the PBS News Hour to discuss the use of tasers by police.

The Widener University Board of Trustees will welcome nursing major Maritza Garcia '25 to a two-year term as the student trustee. This position provides a voice for the student body in university leadership.
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