In the Media

Comments by Richard Cooper, director of the BSW program and co-coordinator of African American studies, are included about Beyoncé's album Cowboy Carter. 

An upcoming Mars Night stargazing session at the Widener Observatory is mentioned. 

The Chester Community Clinic at Widener University is celebrating 15 years of commitment and service to the Chester community this year. The clinic provides vital healthcare services to the surrounding area while giving Widener students in a variety of majors the opportunity for hands-on learning. 

Widener University has partnered with Delaware County, the Philadelphia Union, the Downtown Cultural Arts and Technology Center, and America250PADelco for the third-annual MLK Day of Service on Jan. 20. Events of the day are free and open to the public, and advance registration for some events is encouraged. 

Ross Steinman, professor of psychology, offers insight into consumer behavior when grocery shopping in this article. He shares that consumers tend to prefer to grocery shop in person in stores, and that price is a top factor for shoppers when planning their trips. 

Widener's 2024 endowment is mentioned among other area schools in this roundup article.

Heather Meier is joining Widener has vice president for administration and finance and chief financial officer. Meier brings over 15 years of experience with her to the role. 

Harry Augensen, emeritus professor of physics and astronomy, authored this article sharing what planets, stars, and constellations can be seen during the month of January. 

Dennis Whitaker, adjunct professor of law at Commonwealth Law School, is quoted in this article discussing a case that will appear in the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania involving whether skill games are considered a form of gambling. 

Professor of Biology David Coughlin is quoted discussing fish behaviors in relation to climate change following a new discovery that they swim in schools to conserve energy. 

Anthony Pluretti, associate vice president for student and campus services, is featured discussing new trends in access control systems. Pluretti shares about an increase in the use of mobile credentials. 

Richard Cooper, director of the BSW program and co-coordinator of African American studies, is featured in this segment discussing the history and meaning of Kwanzaa, which was celebrated from December 26, 2024 through January 1, 2025. 

This article highlights Young Men and Women in Charge, a local nonprofit founded by Richard Roberts III, a three-time Widener graduate who earned degrees in the School of Engineering and School of Business Administration. The program aims to empower and prepare economically disadvantaged and historically underrepresented youth so they can pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, math, art, music, and entrepreneurship.

Dana Moore, executive director of student financial services, authored this article about a scholarship that Widener offers to graduates of the Chester-Upland School District. Under the agreement, any district high school graduate who meets Widener’s requirements for admission is guaranteed a minimum $100,000 scholarship over the course of four years.

Anthony Pluretti, associate vice president for student and campus services, is featured in this article about trend predictions for weapons detection at schools, hospitals, and more. 
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Delaware Law School Professor John Culhane is featured in this article recapping some of the biggest lawsuits in Pennsylvania in 2024. Culhane gives insight into a case involving the herbicide Roundup. 

Widener hosted the Philadelphia JED Campus cohort on campus for the group's meeting on how to better implement JED Campus initiatives at their institutions.

Commonwealth Law School student Kelly Monaghan has been named deputy executive director at the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.

Juliet Moringello, professor and associate dean for academic affairs at Commonwealth Law School, has received a section award in commercial and consumer law mentorship from the AALS. 

Todd Clark, dean of Delaware Law School, has been selected to the Delaware Business Times' Delaware 222 List for 2025. This list recognizes Delaware’s most impactful business, nonprofit, and civic leaders.