Winter in Pennsylvania is quickly approaching, and with it comes cold weather and icy roads that require plowing and salting. At Widener, the impending winter has created a learning opportunity.
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.
Students in Delaware Law School's chapter of Phi Alpha Delta will be hosting a turkey giveaway on Sunday, Nov. 16 in an effort to donate 500 turkeys to community members in need. Joseph Minickene, a second-year law student and justice of Phi Alpha Delta, is quoted sharing about the fraternity's efforts.
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Widener recently recognized the winners of the 2025 faculty awards. This year's recipients include Commonwealth Law School Associate Professor Amanda Sholtis, Professor Stuart Eimer, Associate Professor Hilary Barnes, Associate Teaching Professor Catherine Safran and Professor Hemlata Mistry.
Delaware Law School Professor John Culhane spoke exclusively with Newsweek following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision yesterday not to hear a case which could have impacted marriage rights for same-sex couples. Culhane shares that he was unsurprised by the court's decision not to hear the case, and he discussed some of his thoughts and observations.
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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