Widener’s honors program hit a milestone in fall 2025, enrolling 147 students to the program that provides benefits including scholarships, priority registration and enriching academic experiences.
As the newest major in the School of Engineering, Widener’s construction management program lays the groundwork for student success with mentorships, site visits and a close-knit community that builds career paths and lifelong networks.
For the third year in a row, Widener and the Philadelphia Union teamed up to give area high school students a look at the many career options for working in professional sports.
Jack ’78 and Nancy Dwyer’s gift -- the biggest in Widener’s history -- will rename the nursing program and advance its mission of graduating nurse leaders.
Widener's Chester campus has been designated as a PA CARES campus by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. This distinction recognizes postsecondary institutions who are leaders in student mental health support and suicide prevention efforts.
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This article features Commonwealth Law School alumnus W. Keith Williams III '25 as he was sworn in as an attorney by his father, Magisterial District Judge W. Keith Williams II. During his time at Widener, Williams III served as treasurer of the Black Law Students Association and earned the CALI Excellence for the Future Award.
Widener's annual "Strut Your Mutt" event is featured in this segment. The event, which is hosted by Widener's chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America, raised $200 for Providence Animal Center in Media, PA.
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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