Widener University has been named a 2023 "Great College to Work For" in four categories: confidence in senior leadership; diversity, inclusion & belonging; faculty experience; and shared governance. Widener is one of only seven schools in Pennsylvania to be recognized and one of nine in the nation to be recognized in four categories.
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Dean of Delaware Law School Todd Clark is featured for his expertise in hip-hop law as the music industry celebrates the 50th anniversary of the genre. Clark shares how he blended his interests in hip-hop and law throughout his career, his thoughts on the current state of the hip-hop industry, and more.
Advancement Coordinator Albert Kuo co-authored this piece sharing results of a study he completed about college students' perception on using ChatGPT and other AI services in academic work.
Carly King, director of the online MSW program, shared insight in this article about back-to-school shopping costs for students at different levels.
Delaware Law Distinguished Professor James May and Professor Erin Daly will serve on a panel discussion at the upcoming Human Rights and Rule of Law Summit hosted by the American Bar Association. They will share their expertise as part of a group focused on securing human dignity.
John Dernbach, emeritus professor at Commonwealth Law School, co-authored this article examining the United States' progress in meeting the sustainable development goals set by the United Nations.
Graduate student and quarterback for The Pride Chase Diehl has been named "Offensive Player of the Week" by Football Stories.
Vice President of Enrollment Joe Howard is featured in this article sharing his advice for presenting to high-level audiences in an efficient and effective way. Howard's tips came from a recent webinar he presented on the topic, available here.
Kate Goodrich, professor of biology, will present a free virtual lecture sharing her research on the pollination of the pawpaw tree.
Mariah Schug, associate professor of psychology, authored this blog post about allowing children to walk to school in order to help them develop their independence.
John Dernbach, emeritus professor of environmental law and sustainability at Commonwealth Law School, will serve as moderator for an upcoming event looking at the role of the legal community in combating climate change.
Commentary by assistant professor of economics Tongyang Yang is featured in this article looking at Wyoming, which was named the fifth hardest-working state in the country. Yang shares that factors such as hours being worked and family-owned businesses could be contributing factors.
Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy Harry Augensen authored this article about what stargazers can expect to see in the month of September.
Dean of the School of Business Administration Tony Wheeler is quoted in this article looking at the hardest-working states according to a recent report from WalletHub. Wheeler shares some factors that could contribute to this ranking, including work-life balance, technological advances, and more.
Assistant Professor in the School of Business Administration Tongyang Yang shares insight in this Q&A about the American workforce, Labor Day, and more.
Student Nashiya Richardson is mentioned for her summer internship with the community engagement unit at Philadelphia International Airport.
Widener's Chester Campus move-in day is covered. Resident Assistant Taylor Easter '25 is quoted about the day welcoming new students.
Instructor Stephanie Wendling is featured in this Q&A about potential risks and benefits of using a credit card to pay taxes.
Sarah Everhart, assistant professor and director of the Environmental Law and Sustainability Center at Commonwealth Law School, shared her thoughts on potential impacts after a recent climate ruling in Montana. A judge ruled in favor of youth climate activists who claimed their rights to a clean environment had been infringed upon. Everhart says this could open doors for more conversations around green amendments.
Dean of the School of Business Administration Tony Wheeler and Assistant Professor Tongyang Yang each shared their expertise on the current state of the economy and job market.
Link to Tony's insight
Link to Tongyang's insight