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Widener’s Expanded AI Week Sparks Conversation Across Campus
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.
Feature Story
Honors Week Opens Doors for Students to Showcase Work, Build Skills and Imagine What’s Next
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.
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New Engineering Makerspace Sparks Manufacturing Innovation, Collaboration, and Research at Widener
Nearly $550,000 in grant funding to School of Engineering delivers industry-level technology to a reimagined makerspace and machine shop, and positions Widener as a regional hub for rapid manufacturing, applied research and workforce development.
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Students Get Firsthand Experience in Law School Class with Widener Law Deans and Pre-Law Society
Undergraduate students who might consider attending law school got firsthand experience during a mock law school class recently co-taught by Delaware Law School Dean Todd Clark and Commonwealth Law School Dean andré douglas pond cummings.
In the Media
WTS Philadelphia Scholarship: Student Spotlights: Jocelin Mayorga
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.
Legal Education News Digest - Week Ending April 3, 2026
News coverage from both Delaware Law School and Commonwealth Law School is featured in this issue of the Legal Education News Digest email. The message features Delaware Law School student accomplishments at the 41st annual Jerome Prince Memorial Evidence Moot Court Competition and Commonwealth Law School's newly announced 3+3 agreement with Washington & Jefferson College.
A. Lincoln, Simulacrum: Approaches to Reanimating the Great Emancipator
Assistant Teaching Professor Ben Nadler authored this piece exploring different literary portrayals of Abraham Lincoln throughout history.
Media Experts
Erika M. Dawkins
Assistant Professor, Clinical PsychologyErika 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 B. Steinman
Professor, PsychologyRoss 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
Assistant Professor, Robotics EngineeringDaniel 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.
Jeffrey C. Lolli
Associate Dean for Undergraduate SBA Programs & Professor, Sport & Event ManagementJeff 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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