Maria Muzzarelli has been recognized as a 2025 spring MAC senior scholar-athlete. This distinction recognizes students who participate in a spring sport and demonstrate strong academic and athletic prowess.
On this episode, Commander Jason Duff '96, Director of the Midshipmen Development Center at the US Naval Academy, talks about his journey from a Widener nursing graduate to an expert clinical psychologist providing care at the highest levels of the military and the government. A cancer survivor, CDR Duff founded MISSION: Possible to raise awareness and funds for Cancer Support Community Greater Philadelphia. Through this service and his career, he champions the importance of self-care and prioritizing psychological health.
CDR Duff earned his bachelor’s in Nursing from Widener in 1996, and then worked as a nurse, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, and adjunct professor in Widener’s School of Nursing. He went on to earn his MSN from MCP Hahnemann/Drexel University and an MS in Clinical Psychology and PsyD from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
The interview is conducted by Greg Potter, associate vice president of University Relations at Widener University.
Janet Lindenmuth, Delaware Law School reference librarian, authored this guest article about suffragette Ruza Wenclawska, also known as Rose Winslow.
Keeshea Turner Roberts, assistant professor at Delaware Law School, gives insight into civil court settlements in this article examining a case that recently settled in Delaware.
Widener nursing students participated in a disaster simulation on campus to test their disaster response and recovery services skills.
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Delaware Law School Professor John Culhane gives insight into the complex situation of dividing corporate assets in an equitable way during a divorce.
Widener received silver in the Philadelphia Inquirer's 2025 Philly Favorites contest in the college/university category. The university is mentioned on page 34 in the Philly Favorites magazine.
Tim Daniel, coach and instructor with Widener's Small Business Development Center, participated in an event at his alma mater aimed at helping entrepreneurial-minded students.
Commonwealth Law School students Kayden Rude, Karyna Vadalazkava, Aaron McLaughlin, Josh Henry, Gianna Ianni, Nico Cavalari and Griffin Smeltz recently provided free estate planning services to Harrisburg-area senior citizens. These students are part of Widener Law Commonwealth's Central Pennsylvania Law Clinic.
Criminal justice major Ivana Brock authored this article about her experience working with Chester-based youth dance company the Purpose Performers.
Widener hosted representatives from PECO and area high school students to campus to learn about careers in the energy industry. Pamela McCauley, dean of the School of Engineering, is quoted discussing the importance for students to learn about these career paths.
LiKang Chin, graduate program director for the School of Engineering, and Brian Larson, interim associate dean for graduate programs in the School of Business Administration, are featured. They share about Widener's dual MBA/MSE program.
Widener hosted representatives from PECO and area high school students to campus to learn about careers in the energy industry.
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Students from Widener and other area colleges and universities met with Pennsylvania Rep. Lisa Borowski last week at the state capitol.
A newly revised ebook authored by Professor Kenn Tacchino is featured. The book, "Retirement Plans and Retirement Planning," offers information for financial planning professionals and students.
Ross Steinman, professor of psychology, shares how prices may soon go up for consumers due to recent tariffs.
Two student teams from Commonwealth Law School participated in the 2025 Wayne State Taft Transactional Law Invitational. Students Sophie Miller, Brian Poeschl, Anthony Brown, Riley Stoltenberg, Brianna Maia, and Artem Arutiunian represented Widener in this nationwide competition.
Graduate and undergraduate student winners are recognized for their submissions to the Widener AI Day competition.
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Joseph Howard, vice president for enrollment, is highlighted in this profile where he shares about his life as a first generation college student, career at Widener, and the university's commitment to students and adapting to changes in higher education.
Nursing major Elizabeth Martin '25 and President Stacey Robertson switched places for a day earlier this week for Widener's annual "President for a Day."