In the Media

Associate Professor Mariah Schug has published an article in Psychology Today about how passwords can be used as tools for motivation and positive self-talk.

Widener Occupational Therapy students Julia Muratore and Brynn Thiel helped to lead a ballet class for community students and families. 

Delaware Law School Professor Alan Garfield is featured on Delaware Public Media's podcast, The Green, to share his thoughts on a recent split decision regarding Delaware's judicial balances.

Commonwealth Law School's John Dernbach and Delaware Law School's James May have both been named to the 2023 Lawdragon Green 500: Leaders in Environmental Law. Both Dernbach and May were also featured on the inaugural publication of this list in 2021.

Widener University's spending of Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF) is mentioned. To date, Widener has used this funding to assist more than 5,500 students with Emergency Financial Aid Grants.

Widener is one of two Delaware County universities to receive $40,000 It’s On Us PA grants by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. This funding will go toward providing resources and education for students, faculty and staff to prevent sexual assault on campus.

Delaware Law School Emeritus Professor Lawrence Hamermesh spoke about a recent Delaware Chancery Court ruling involving a toxic workplace case against McDonald's.

President Stacey Robertson has been named to the Board of Directors for The Delaware County Riverside Alliance.
See also: Hinterland Gazette

Adrienne Pinckney, associate professor and director of the Institute for Physical Therapy Education, shared her tips for self care and physical wellness.

Lou Rodriguez '91, member of the Widener Board of Trustees, has joined the Board of Directors for Hopeworks.

Harry Augensen, emeritus professor of physics and astronomy, shares what stargazers will see during the month of February. 
See also: The Mercury

Jill Family, professor of law at Widener Commonwealth Law School, was a featured panelist at the Notre Dame Law Review's Federal Courts Symposium. The full panel featuring Professor Family is available for viewing on YouTube.

Widener men's lacrosse player Connor Heisman '23, has been named as an honorable mention on Inside Lacrosse's 2023 Men's Division III Preseason All-Americans ranking.

President Stacey Robertson is featured in an interview discussing her childhood, love of sports and music, passion for history, goals for helping Widener thrive, and more.
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Assistant Professor of Psychology Maureen Coyle is quoted on social media marketing and influencers in light of a recent news story involving Tarte Cosmetics and their relationship with influencers.
See also: Yahoo! Lifestyle

Associate Professor of Finance Tunde Odusami is quoted on preparing financially for retirement.
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Associate Professor of Finance Tunde Odusami shared his thoughts on how to prepare your finances for retirement.

Widener University's Science Teaching Center partnered with Youth Development United to host a Science Career Day to introduce local students to career opportunities in STEM. Nadine McHenry, director of the Science teaching Center, and LaShanda Patton, director of Civic Engagement are featured in the article.

John Dernbach, professor of environmental law and sustainability at Widener Commonwealth Law School, is quoted discussing a recent opinion released by the Commonwealth Court.

Greg Potter interviews Widener University President Stacey Robertson. She reflects on what attracted her to Widener, her first 100 days here, the opportunities and challenges that Widener faces in the future, including the upcoming enrollment cliff faced by all institutions of higher learning, the national discussion about the cost of higher education and the actual long-term return on investment, student loan forgiveness implications, and her values related to the people of the Widener community. She even shares a fun time management tip for saving time in the morning.