Widener Men's Soccer participated in a youth soccer clinic in collaboration with Chester Upland Youth Soccer and Youth Development United. The clinic raised funds to help provide access to soccer for Chester community youth. Men's Soccer team captains Kevin Witkoski '24 and Sean Fatiga '24 are both quoted sharing their experience from the day.
Richard Cooper, director of the BSW program and co-coordinator of African American Studies, shares his expertise in this article examining the organizers behind the March on Washington in honor of the march's 60th anniversary. Cooper shares that Black women played a pivotal role in organizing the march, but are often left unrecognized.
Assistant Dean for the College of Arts and Sciences Nicole Rayfield authored this article examining organizational citizenship behaviors (OCB), defined as activities that add to the overall positive social and psychological environment of the organization. Rayfield looks at how OCB are often rooted in gender roles, particularly looking at the roles of Black women.
Dean of Delaware Law School Todd Clark is featured in this interview about why he chose to join Widener and his plans for the future of DLS. Clark emphasizes that a good leader needs a strong team behind them, and he discusses accessibility of college costs and his goals for student success.
Head Football Coach Mike Barainyak is a guest on KYW's 1-on-1 with Matt Leon to discuss hopes and plans for The Pride's upcoming season.
Professor of Marketing Brian Larson is quoted in this Q&A about the popularity of soccer in the Unites States. Larson offers insight into what challenges the sport faces in gaining American popularity, soccer fans, and more.
John Dernbach, professor of environmental law and sustainability at Commonwealth Law School, is featured commenting on Held v. Montana, a landmark win for youth climate activists.
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Quinn Yeargain, assistant professor at Commonwealth Law School, authored this guide to State Supreme Courts in all 50 states, breaking down structure, selection procedures, and more.
In this episode, Marcus Bagby, associate director of alumni engagement, interviews Amy Franzini, associate professor of communication studies and research expert who focuses on popular media. They discuss how caregivers can intentionally watch television and movies with their children, tweens, and teens to help build healthy relationships, find teachable moments, and create a safe space to communicate about difficult issues. They also talk about the need for moderation, curation, and independence with children's screen time. Franzini's work has been published in several journals, and she recently finished writing her book Secret Identities and Double Lives on Tween TV.
Incoming first-year nursing student Raheim Grant is quoted in this article as the recipient of a scholarship from The Independence Blue Cross Foundation which supports students from underrepresented backgrounds to attend nursing school. Three incoming Widener first-year nursing students have been honored with this award.
Quinn Yeargain, assistant professor at Commonwealth Law School, authored this article examining controversy happening within the Wisconsin Supreme Court after the swearing in of Justice Janet Protasiewicz.
Associate Professor of Social Work Marina Barnett is quoted discussing violent crime statistics in Chester in light of a new initiative to reduce gun violence among youth in Chester.
Quinn Yeargain, assistant professor at Commonwealth Law School, is quoted in this article about the latest set of charges against Donald Trump from the state of Georgia. Yeargain shares that, as with the other cases against Trump, there isn't any precedent for charging a former president, which presents a unique set of challenges.
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Quinn Yeargain, assistant professor at Commonwealth Law School, is quoted discussing new charges against Donald Trump out of Georgia.
Widener has announced students for the Spring 2023 Dean's List.
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Widener has announced students for the Spring 2023 President's List, which recognizes students who have earned a 4.0 GPA in two consecutive semesters.
Hal Shorey, director of Organizational Development Services and the PsyD/MBA dual degree program, authored this article examining feelings of love.
Delaware Law School Emeritus Professor Lawrence Hamermesh is part of a team of legal scholars who have filed an amicus brief in support of Coinbase, a large cryptocurrency exchange platform, in their legal fight against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Delaware Law Distinguished Professor James May is quoted in this article examining Held v. Montana, the case brought by a group of young climate activists who alleged that the state had violated their rights to a healthy environment.