In the Media

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.

Quinn Yeargain, assistant professor of law at Widener Commonwealth Law School, authored an article examining a recent South Carolina Supreme Court decision involving abortion access.

Widener University is mentioned for participating in the Intergenerational University Connections Program in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Aging. This program partners college students with older adults in the community to build connections.

Anthony Wheeler, dean of the School of Business Administration, discusses his predictions for the 2023 job market and employment trends.

Professor of Environmental Law and Sustainability at Widener Commonwealth Law School John Dernbach is quoted discussing Pennsylvania's new proposed efforts to limit greenhouse gas emissions.
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Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs in the School of Business Administration Donna McCloskey shared her thoughts on setting boundaries at work to create a healthy work-life balance.

Richard Cooper, co-coordinator of African American Studies, spoke on the origins and meaning of Kwanzaa.
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Doug Wolfberg, member of the Widener Board of Trustees, has published an article discussing the current state of EMS systems.

Widener President Stacey Robertson has co-authored an article with Craig Parkinson, superintendent of Chester Upland School District. The pair wrote about the new, guaranteed scholarship at Widener for CUSD graduates who meet the university's requirements for admission.

Three Widener coaches were named MAC Coach of the Year for this past season. Logan Stroman (women's cross country), Donovan Anglin (women's volleyball), and Ross Liberati (men's soccer) are all featured.
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Professor of Psychology Ross Steinman is quoted discussing last minute holiday shopping deals as shoppers run out of time to purchase gifts.
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Professor of Psychology Ross Steinman spoke about holiday shopping trends this year. He notes that in his 20 years of following shopping trends, he has never seen discounts so dramatic.

Quinn Yeargain, assistant professor at Widener Commonwealth Law School, comments on a text log between Congressman Scott Perry and former Trump Administration Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and how it relates to the Jan. 6 House committee investigations.

Robb Chambers has been named interim head coach for the Widener men’s lacrosse program. This announcement also quotes Director of Athletics Jack Shafer.

The Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas heard another appeal from the legal team representing Mumia Abu-Jamal; the legal team includes Judith L. Ritter, distinguished professor of law and director of the criminal defense clinic at Delaware Law School.