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.
Widener nursing students Amira Dunn and Kadyija Lawrence have been inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau national honor society, an international community of nurses dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, teaching, learning, and service.
Widener nursing students and staff are set to assist at an upcoming wellness center event held by Chester Eastside, Inc.
President Stacey Robertson is featured for her life and work. Dr. Robertson shares about her past education and careers, and ways Widener supports students.
Widener University's participation in community events honoring Martin Luther King Jr. is featured.
Monica Herrera-Zuniga, budget and grant analyst for Widener's Small Business Development Center authored an article about the work the SBDC does in the local area.
Widener University will host The Walker-Williams Project on campus on February 23. This event honors the life and legacy of Widener alumnus Walker Carter.
Widener's MLK Day of Service held in partnership with the Philadelphia Union, the City of Chester, the CAAT Center, and and the Making a Change Group is mentioned.
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Widener's MLK Day of Service was featured. Students and staff provided health screenings and resources for members of the community. Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy Lynne Sturgill and physical therapy student Ali Emmett are featured. Widener is featured at the 01:39 mark.
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Widener University has been named best for a master's degree on this list of best sex therapy programs.
Widener's Center for Civic and Global Engagement is hosting a Zoom conversation with author Patrick Parr in honor of the life of Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, January 16.
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Widener nurse practitioner students are mentioned for their work at the wellness clinic at Wallingford Presbyterian Church.
Widener has partnered with the Philadelphia Union, the City of Chester, the CAAT Center, and and the Making a Change Group to host an MLK Day of Service.
Widener University has received funding as part of the Pennsylvania Department of Education's It's On Us PA grant program. This program is a statewide campaign to combat sexual assault and violence.
Assistant Professor of Engineering Babak Eslami shares why he feels a degree in mechanical engineering is valuable.
Widener nursing's Center for Simulation is featured. The article explores different simulation experiences offered to Widener students and features quotes from Anne Krouse, dean of the School of Nursing, Teresa Lamarra, director of the Center for Simulation, Danielle Kobner, assistant director of the Center for Simulation, and nursing students Hannah Smith and Brenna Sharkey.
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Executive Director of Campus Safety Anthony Pluretti shares his predictions for campus safety and security in 2023.
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The Widener University baseball team has been named Volunteers of the Month for January. Head coach Kevin Burdick shared more about his and the team's volunteering experience.