Widener’s roots as Pennsylvania Military College still echo across the university today. The newly launched PMC website honors its role in the university’s history and helps carry its story forward for future generations.
Two-time Widener graduate Gabby Nye spent six years running for the Pride and, along the way, garnered national honors, awards, and hard-won life lessons.
I never imagined I would be nominated to serve as Widener University’s student trustee, a role that carries the responsibility of representing students across all three Widener campuses. So when Dean...
Widener graduates crossed the stage with pride and turned their tassels at the university’s 2026 commencement festivities.
Commonwealth Law School Dean andré douglas pond cummings is the featured guest on this podcast episode as part of the Attollo professional development series. The episode was recorded live during an event at Attollo headquarters on June 26 where cummings joined high school scholars, educators and community members to explore topics including leadership, justice, mentorship and the many ways a legal education can shape lives and communities.
Assistant Professor of History Jordan Smith is the featured guest on this podcast episode exploring the history of rum in the 17th and 18th centuries. Smith covers the production and transport of rum, and how it served as a vital commodity of the time.
In this article, Ria Mazumder, associate teaching professor in biomedical engineering, and Meghan Klems, associate teaching professor of chemistry, share upcoming STEM summer camps led by Widener faculty and students for Chester youth. These camps will be held throughout the summer at the Chester Cultural Arts & Technology Center, the Eddystone Lighthouse Academy, and the Chester Charter Scholars Academy.
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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