More than 100 Widener nursing students participated in a realistic disaster simulation, applying emergency preparedness, triage, and evacuation skills alongside Chester first responders.
A Widener international student from Angola served as president for a day, trading roles with university President Stacey Robertson to deepen mutual understanding of student life and leadership.
Building on the success of last year’s AI Day, Widener expanded the 2026 program to a week-long concept, continuing the conversation around AI on campus and across the globe.
Widener’s Honors Week gives students opportunities to present research publicly, build professional skills, gain confidence and open doors to future academic and career experiences.
Dean of the School of Engineering Pamela McCauley is featured in this segment as she heads to Washington, D.C. today to advocate for the advancement of women in STEM fields.
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Widener announced plans to move Delaware Law School to downtown Wilmington as part of The Bridge Project. This opportunity will position Delaware Law in the heart of the legal and business communities. President Stacey Robertson and Dean Todd Clark attended a press conference yesterday alongside Delaware elected officials and community partners involved in the project.
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Civil engineering major Jocelin Mayorga '28 has been selected as a recipient of the WTS Philadelphia Primera Foundation Scholarship and is featured in this Q&A. This scholarship, awarded by WTS Philadelphia, recognizes students for their academic excellence, leadership and commitment to advancing the future of transportation.
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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