AI Day at Widener is featured. The event, which featured the 2025 Beideman Visiting Scholar lecture as the keynote address, was a day of conversation and education about AI. Thomas Wilk, assistant professor of philosophy, is quoted.
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The Law and Government Institute at Commonwealth Law School hosted its annual jurist in residence lecture featuring Jurist in Residence Karoline Mehalchick, U.S. district judge for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, former U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, and Commonwealth Law Dean andré douglas pond cummings.
Maureen Coyle, assistant professor of psychology, is quoted in this article discussing a new trend in young people drastically cutting back their social media usage.
Professor Lori Simons was honored by her alma mater, Neumann University, with the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Education Distinguished Alumni Award.
Erika Dawkins, assistant professor of clinical psychology, offers insight into teens' usage of TikTok. Dawkins notes that TikTok and other social media platforms are often a source of social connections and community building for teens.
Keesha Turner Roberts, assistant professor at Delaware Law School, authored this article for the latest issue of Human Rights Magazine from the American Bar Association. Turner Roberts examines how intersecting identities compound discrimination and why single-issue advocacy falls short.
Michael Hussey, associate professor at Commonwealth Law School, recently testified before the Pennsylvania House Finance Committee to discuss the Earned Income Tax Credit and the many benefits the program has for working Pennsylvanians.
On this episode, Matthew Stranix '17 '18, certified financial planner and founding partner of Precision Wealth Partners, talks about his passion for retirement planning and supporting his clients before and after this important milestone. Matthew co-authored a book with his partners called "Retiring Soon, Now What?" It helps guide readers to retirement confidently and comfortably by breaking down the many financial tools available and offering strategies to manage them. The book also introduces the PLAAN Method for successful retirement planning.
Associate Professor Kimberlee Zamora, chair of construction management, is featured discussing the importance of keeping gutters clean to avoid larger damage.
This article highlights Commonwealth Law School alumna Keli Neary '06 who has recently been sworn in as a U.S. district judge for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Neary shares about her time at Widener, faculty who made an impact on her, and her advice to current and future law students.
Widener is recognized on this list of top online ACNP programs.
Professor Emeritus and Director of the Widener Observatory Harry Augensen is quoted discussing the "Blood Moon" phenomenon which could be seen over the Philadelphia area last night.
An article published by Associate Professor Mariah Schug, chair of Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies, is referenced in this article about using account passwords as tools for motivation and positive self-talk.
Delaware Law School Emeritus Professor Lawrence Hamermesh provided testimony to the Delaware House Judiciary Committee on a new bill aimed at changing the corporate law in the state.
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Pride women's basketball player Mia Robbins '26 has been named to D3 Hoops' All-Region 5 Team for the second consecutive year.
Jeremy Hancher, EMAP program director for Widener's Small Business Development Center, presented at a recent environmental conference.
Assistant Professor Tongyang Yang is a featured expert in this article exploring "stagflation," a term used to describe a rise in inflation accompanied by a slowing down of economic growth. Yang shares what industries may be most impacted and how stagflation can be combatted by the Federal Reserve.
Widener has named Audrey Snyder as the next dean of the School of Nursing beginning July 1. Snyder comes to Widener from the University of North Carolina Greensboro.
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Geeta Kohli Tewari, associate professor at Delaware Law School, is quoted in this article discussing challenges raised by Elon Musk in OpenAI's plan to become a for-profit enterprise. Kohli Tewari says that donors typically do not have control over an organization's for-profit status. This article originally appeared in Fortune.
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