News
And the Emmy Goes To…
Communication studies alumni Dakarai Daniel and Andrew Proctor – back together collaborating on projects – scored an Emmy for their work with the Washington Commanders.
News
New Year, New Pride: Widener Welcomes the Class of 2029
The start of the new academic year kicked off with the arrival of returning students and the class of 2029 on campus, ready for the year ahead.
News
New Nursing Dean Brings Big Ideas and Bold Vision to Widener
We took some time to chat with Audrey Snyder, dean of the School of Nursing, to learn more about her background, expertise, and bold vision for Widener nursing.
Feature Story
A New Year Brings New Opportunity for Finding a Student-Worker Job on Campus
Many Widener students gain real-world experience and a paycheck through on-campus jobs. Here are tips for finding employment.
In the Media
Where’s the Pirate? Or, why I wrote a history of rum with only a few pirates in it
Associate Professor of History Jordan Smith authored this article discussing his work on the history of rum ahead of his forthcoming book, "The Invention of Rum: Creating the Quintessential Atlantic Commodity." Smith touches on pirates and their historical and pop culture connections to rum as well as his regular first year seminar course on Atlantic piracy. This article features original artwork from Widener students Samuel Flood and Tori Socha.
Wickel ready for second year
Pride football player Dalton Wickel '28 is featured in this article about his career as a student athlete in high school and now at Widener.
How’s civil engineering student life in 2025? Pretty good
Civil engineering student Emma Miernicki '27 is a 2025-2026 student ambassador for the American Society of Civil Engineers.
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
Interim 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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