In the Media

Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis spoke at a news conference at Widener Commonwealth Law School about access to healthcare for Pennsylvanians.

Samuel Knowles has been named the Middle Atlantic Conference Track Athlete of the Week, his second weekly honor of the indoor season.
 

Specialty housing and Living Learning Communities at Widener are featured. Students Garrett Kluthe ’26, Drew Nutt ’26, and Valleri Freibauer ’26 share their experiences living on campus and finding a community in which they belong.
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Delaware Law School Professor James May discusses the school's Dignity Law Institute and its commitment to emphasizing the importance of human dignity, kindness, and compassion in law.
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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.
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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. 
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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.
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Associate Professor of Finance Tunde Odusami is quoted on preparing financially for retirement.
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