Widener University's Alumni Awards are featured. Recipients Marcia Zaruba O’Connor '90, Ryan Raiker '16 '17, Tom Vossler '68, Donya Moore '24, and Widener University librarian Jill Borin are noted.
A new partnership between Commonwealth Law School and Lycoming College is featured. The agreement will allow Lycoming College students the opportunity to earn both a bachelor’s degree and a juris doctorate degree in just six years.
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Ross Steinman, professor of psychology, is quoted in this article about "the Target effect," the phenomenon of going to Target and leaving with more than you intended to purchase.
Widener student Bobby Dougherty is featured in this Q&A.
The Xi Zeta chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi has been installed at Widener University. Student John Samohod '25, Director of Athletic Bands Iain Moyer, and Instructor Kim Sulahian are mentioned as having lead this effort.
Former Dean of Delaware Law School Rod Smolla is recognized as "playing a key role in our legal victories" according to attorney Stephen Shackelford, lead litigator for Dominion Voting Systems in their defamation case against Fox News.
Representatives from the Royal Embassy of Cambodia visited Widener's campus to attend the book launch event for alumnus Leth Oun '98. Embassy representatives met with various faculty and staff on campus, including President Stacey Robertson.
A STEM partnership between the School of Engineering and the Boys and Girls Club of Chester is featured, authored by biomedical students Kevin Draeger '24, James Evangelisto III '24, and Adam Grum '24. Ria Mazumder, assistant teaching professor of biomedical engineering, led this initiative made possible by a $12,000 grant from PECO.
John Culhane, distinguished professor at Delaware Law School, is featured discussing the defamation case against FOX News brought by Dominion Voting Services. The parties reached a settlement, avoiding trial.
Culhane's commentary has appeared in dozens of other stories and outlets over the last 24 hours, including: International Business Times, Daily Mail, Yahoo! News, Business Recorder
John Dernbach, professor of environmental law and sustainability at Commonwealth Law School, spoke with WITF's The Spark to discuss an upcoming climate summit happening in Lancaster ahead of Earth Day.
Widener student Zora DeSeignora '23, is pictured with students from four other area universities who were honored with the Janice Bond Senior Award at the Pan American Association of Philadelphia's Pan American Day Celebration & Scholarship Luncheon.
Professor at Commonwealth Law School Michael Dimino spoke with Fox 43 as the United States Supreme Court hears the case of a Lancaster County postal worker who is alleging religious discrimination after resigning from his job for being unwilling to work on Sundays.
Tunde Odusami, associate professor of finance, is quoted in this article examining the best states in which to retire.
The installation ceremony of President Stacey Robertson is highlighted with quotes from President Robertson's inaugural address and a recent interview which focused on her vision for the university and continued student success. Student Trustee Ijjae Hill '23 '25, who served on the presidential search committee, is also quoted.
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Paul Regan, associate professor at Delaware Law School, is quoted in an article discussing Dominion Voting System's defamation case against Fox News. Regan shares about the rules of the LLC statue in Delaware.
John Culhane, distinguished professor at Delaware Law School, is quoted in this article about the defamation case made by Dominion Voting Services against Fox News. The trail is set to begin this week in Delaware.
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Jacob Kelley '20, human sexuality studies alumni and current PhD student in the program, is featured for their life and work as owner of Mx. Kelley Queer Education, a queer-inclusive sex educator consultant business.
This episode features John Vanore '69, alumnus and director of Widener's Jazz Ensamble. Vanore is also the head of Abstract Truth, an award-winning band formed in the 80s that combines the intimacy of a small group with no power of a big band.
PhD candidate Michael Pennington '23 has been inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi.
Members of Widener's Phi Delta Theta chapter partnered with Chester Upland Youth Soccer to take part in the Chester Upland School District’s Mental Health and Wellness Summit at STEM Academy in Chester. Student Leo-Paul Wahl '24 is quoted for his part as a Phi Delta Theta member and CUYS volunteer.