In the Media

Recipients of Widener University's High School Leadership Awards are featured. 

Assistant Professor of Communications Jennifer Reinwald is quoted in this article discussing the recent controversy and confusion surrounding 'the blue check mark' account verification on Twitter.
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Alumnus and Board of Trustees member Doug Wolfberg '96 is the featured guest on this episode of the EMS One-Stop podcast. Wolfberg and host Rob Lawrence discuss the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, the impact that could have on first responders, and more.

Chair of Civil Engineering Ron Mersky is quoted in this article about a George Washington University student's project related to small pond management. Mersky offers information on potential challenges with water supply in the village of Bhutiya in India.

Commonwealth Law School's new agreement with Lycoming College is featured. Dean of Commonwealth Law School Michael Hussey is quoted.

Janelle West, interim dean of graduate and continuing studies, co-authored this article about the experiences of Black women, particularly in academia. 

Widener University is mentioned on a list of Pennsylvania schools that have received funding for student research projects as part of the state's Manufacturing Pa initiative.  

Sport and Event Management Professor Jeff Lolli was the featured guest on this segment discussing a possible casino coming to Times Square. 

Widener University's Alumni Awards are featured. Recipients Marcia Zaruba O’Connor '90, Ryan Raiker '16 '17, Tom Vossler '68, Donya Moore '24, and Widener University librarian Jill Borin are noted.

A new partnership between Commonwealth Law School and Lycoming College is featured. The agreement will allow Lycoming College students the opportunity to earn both a bachelor’s degree and a juris doctorate degree in just six years.
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Ross Steinman, professor of psychology, is quoted in this article about "the Target effect," the phenomenon of going to Target and leaving with more than you intended to purchase.

Widener student Bobby Dougherty is featured in this Q&A.

The Xi Zeta chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi has been installed at Widener University. Student John Samohod '25, Director of Athletic Bands Iain Moyer, and Instructor Kim Sulahian are mentioned as having lead this effort.

Former Dean of Delaware Law School Rod Smolla is recognized as "playing a key role in our legal victories" according to attorney Stephen Shackelford, lead litigator for Dominion Voting Systems in their defamation case against Fox News.

Representatives from the Royal Embassy of Cambodia visited Widener's campus to attend the book launch event for alumnus Leth Oun '98. Embassy representatives met with various faculty and staff on campus, including President Stacey Robertson.

A STEM partnership between the School of Engineering and the Boys and Girls Club of Chester is featured, authored by biomedical students Kevin Draeger '24, James Evangelisto III '24, and Adam Grum '24. Ria Mazumder, assistant teaching professor of biomedical engineering, led this initiative made possible by a $12,000 grant from PECO.

John Culhane, distinguished professor at Delaware Law School, is featured discussing the defamation case against FOX News brought by Dominion Voting Services. The parties reached a settlement, avoiding trial.
Culhane's commentary has appeared in dozens of other stories and outlets over the last 24 hours, including: International Business Times, Daily Mail, Yahoo! News, Business Recorder

John Dernbach, professor of environmental law and sustainability at Commonwealth Law School, spoke with WITF's The Spark to discuss an upcoming climate summit happening in Lancaster ahead of Earth Day.

Widener student Zora DeSeignora '23, is pictured with students from four other area universities who were honored with the Janice Bond Senior Award at the Pan American Association of Philadelphia's Pan American Day Celebration & Scholarship Luncheon. 

Professor at Commonwealth Law School Michael Dimino spoke with Fox 43 as the United States Supreme Court hears the case of a Lancaster County postal worker who is alleging religious discrimination after resigning from his job for being unwilling to work on Sundays.