In the Media

Assistant Teaching Professor of English Ben Nadler read his research for a forthcoming book at the American Literature Association’s 36th annual conference.

Widener was a stop on a recent tour of health-related sites in Chester. Jane Oeffner, director of strategic clinical partnerships, and students Annieka Attah '28 and Nicholas Butler participated as guests and presenters. 

Professor Brent Satterly was honored with the 2025 Julie E. Wollman Endowed Award for Inclusion and Belonging. This award recognizes a Widener employee who engages in advocacy and efforts in support of inclusion and belonging, demonstrates an exceptionally high level of commitment to those principles, and works to enhance the success of underrepresented groups at the university.

Delaware Law School Professor John Culhane is featured in this news segment discussing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement processes.

Widener class of 2025 graduates are featured for their accomplishments.
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Members of the Widener community participated in the Delco Pride parade.

Two Commonwealth Law School students are serving as summer law clerks with McNees -- Kiera Flannery at the firm's Harrisburg office and Reese McClure at the firm's Frederick, Maryland office.

Geeta Kohli, associate professor at Delaware Law School, authored this article examining the duty that corporate leaders have in society. 

Ross Steinman, professor of psychology, provides insight into rising costs for consumers due to tariffs.

The 2025 alumni awards recently honored six members of the Widener community across five categories. Honorees include Marietta Mosco Borinski ’80 and Michael Borinski ’82, Charles A. Cantley, Jr. ’69, ’75, Commander Jason M. Duff ’96, nursing major Lauren McCarthy ’25 and former softball coach Fred Dohrmann. 

Katrina Robinson, assistant director in the Office of Career Design & Development, will serve as a panelist at the upcoming Delaware County Chamber of Commerce event “Cultivating Synergy Between Higher Education and the Business Community of Delaware County.”

Delaware Law School rising third-year law student Nicole LaMagra is a member of the 2025 summer associate class at Archer & Greiner.

Widener's chapter of the American Association for Men in Nursing hosted a free self-defense workshop for students, focusing on dealing with a combative patient. Chapter president Samuel Flood '27 and Associate Professor Normajean Colby are both quoted. 

Professor Emeritus Harry Augensen authored this article sharing upcoming stargazing opportunities in the month of June.

Widener recently honored two employees with the William David Eckard Jr. Award for Distinguished Service - Mary Allen, executive director of communications, and Paula Heider, assistant to the dean for Commonwealth Law School. This award recognizes two longstanding employees who consistently demonstrate an outstanding level of service.

Professor Loyd Bastin will present a session at the upcoming Delaware County Sustainability Conference. Bastin will share about how PA House Bill 109 aims to address cumulative pollution impacts in some of Pennsylvania's most vulnerable areas.

Alex Kristeller, a School of Engineering graduate, will advance to next month's NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon with Manhattan University. Kristeller, who is currently ranked as the 14th hammer thrower in the East, was named the national champion in weight throw at the 2022 NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships as an undergraduate at Widener.

Ross Steinman, professor of psychology, comments on the recent growth in popularity of tinned fish amid economic anxiety and declining consumer sentiment caused by the trade war.

This article highlights research led by Professor Brian Larson, interim associate dean for graduate business programs, which aims to study and quantify the sports fan experience with the goal of ultimately improving it. Larson is currently collaborating with the Philadelphia Union and FC Barcelona on the research. 

The Charlotte Motor Speedway honored Kevin McCrea '91L, a specialist in the United States Army, in the Coca-Cola 600. McCrea, a Widener Law School graduate who passed away in 2020, was celebrated with his name on the  windshield of Ross Chastain’s No. 1 Chevrolet, as Chastain competed in the annual 600-mile NASCAR Cup Series.