Widener once again teamed up with the Philadelphia Union to host a series of field trips for high schoolers to learn about the many career opportunities in professional sports. While many of this year’s attendees are just beginning to think about their college and career plans, some former work-in-sports field trip attendees are already putting future career plans into motion at Widener.
Widener’s commitment to student success goes far beyond grades. The Office of Career Design and Development hosts a number of on-campus career fairs throughout the academic year to directly connect students with employers looking to hire Widener graduates.
Widener football Head Coach Mike Barainyak likes to lead by example, always looking for ways to inspire his team and represent Widener with pride. Barainyak recently traveled to Florida to participate in the week-long 2026 Tampa Bay Buccaneers National Coaching Academy.
Widener's newest students have arrived on campus – filling residence halls, unpacking belongings, meeting roommates and taking the first steps in their college journey.
This article spotlights two upcoming Widener Day open house events on the Chester campus. Widener Days give prospective and admitted students and families a chance to meet faculty and current students, get financial aid guidance, and enjoy a complimentary lunch as they learn more about the campus and the Widener experience.
Student Anthony McGill '28 shares about his experience volunteering at the Chester-Upland School District’s back-to-school giveaway event alongside other staff and students from Widener's Center for Civic Engagement.
Professor Emeritus Harry Augensen, director of the Widener Observatory, offers commentary on equinox timing for other planets in the solar system as Earth experiences the fall equinox.
Erika Dawkins specializes in community psychology, trauma, gun violence, microaggressions, and relationships. Her expertise includes couples therapy, body image, self-esteem, self-worth, and strategies for organization and productivity.
Ross Steinman specializes in industrial/organizational psychology, consumer behavior, and decision-making. He researches brand transgressions, implicit attitudes, cross-cultural differences, and automatic consumer choices.
Daniel Roozbahani is an expert in AI, robotics, and VR/AR simulations. He specializes in real-time process monitoring, human-machine interactions, 3D printing, and laser-based technologies, and also focuses on automated manufacturing and custom robot development.
Jeff Lolli is an expert in tourism and hospitality management, including food and beverage, lodging, casinos, events, and sports services. He specializes in service quality, customer satisfaction, experience management, and human resources, and is also knowledgeable in food and alcohol safety, sense of place in tourism, and service environments.
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