In the Media

Clinical psychologist and Widener graduate Kathryn Esquer comments on the rise of virtual therapy services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As people set resolutions for 2021, Kathy Wu, assistant professor of graduate clinical psychology, advises to set small, achievable goals in order to avoid disappointment.
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After being one of the first front-line responders to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Philadelphia, nursing professor Shirlee Drayton-Brooks, director of doctor of nursing practice program, shares her reactions and why she believes its important take action against the virus.

Professor Shana Maier is quoted in this article about the revictimization of abuse survivors.

Judge P. Kevin Brobson, a Widener Law Commonwealth graduate, discusses his goals for his upcoming term as Commonwealth Court President Judge.

Jill Family, professor and director of the Law and Government Institute at Widener Law Commonwealth, comments on a final ruling by the Trump Administration to deny migrants asylum if they had passed through intermediate countries on their way to the U.S.

Melissa Heisner earned a master's degree in social work in May.

This article comes to Dr. Jill Biden's defense after a Wall Street Journal opinion article commented on the validity of her title and references her time as a student at Brandywine Junior College, which was affiliated with Widener in 1991.

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Nursing freshman Gianna DiAngelo received a $5,000 tip while waitressing at Anthony's At Paxon in Broomall over the weekend.

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As the Electoral College meets to cast electoral votes in Pennsylvania, Michael R. Dimino, professor at Widener Law Commonwealth, discusses the post-election role of the courts, as outlined in the Constitution.

Christopher Robinette, professor at Widener Law Commonwealth, weighs in on legal challenges against Tyson Foods Inc., which argues that federal law pre-empts lawsuits brought by employees who got sick or died from COVID-19.

This opinion article on municipal broadband references a 2012 study led by Joseph Fuhr, Jr., professor emeritus of economics.

Social work graduate Latifah Riley and Delaware Law School alumna Guerline L. Laurore graduated from the Martin Luther King Leadership Development Institute, a Harrisburg nonprofit that trains community leaders to mobilize change.

Shaakira Abdullah, professor of nursing, talks about her research and work providing culturally competent sexual education programming for adolescents in the orthodox Muslim community.

Board of Trustee member Tonie Leatherberry joined the board at Zoetis Inc., a leading animal health company.

Mehki Rippey, a senior at Haddonfield Memorial High School, received a High School Leadership Award from Widener and NBC10.

Widener graduate Kelly K. Cartwright was appointed the new Superintendent of Schools of the Dover, Pa. Area School District. 

Caitlyn Tallarico, a graduate of Widener Law Commonwealth, shared the difficulties she faced as a diabetic taking the bar exam during the unprecedented circumstances caused by COVID-19.

Angie Corbo, associate professor and chair of communication studies, discusses the public's fascination with celebrity culture and criticism that comes with the attention.

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Opinion editor and Battleground PA podcast host Joyce Davis recaps this week's podcast that featured Widener Law Commonwealth Professor Michael Dimino on the 2020 election outcomes and growing voter mistrust.