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.
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.
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.
Semaj Smith-Barber ’28, a construction management student, reflects on how volunteering—from his early experiences in Chester to Widener’s annual MLK Day of Service—shape his sense of belonging, career, and commitment to carrying forward the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of unity, equity, and compassion.
This article features the journey and resilience of Delaware Law School student James Elliott. Elliott shares about his life following a felony conviction all the way to being pardoned and pursuing a career as an attorney.
Six Widener student athletes have been named to the winter MAC All-Sportsmanship team which recognizes students who exemplify great character and display exceptional sportsmanship both on and off the field. Pride athletes included are Dylan Schlatter '28, Kimmy Casiello '26, Zach Rementer '26, Kathryn Long '26, Benjamin Holub '29 and Tyla Block '28.
Biomedical Engineering student Kamryn Purpura '27 authored this article following her experience working with area high school students at the School of Engineering's mini-camp for high school girls. Before coming to Widener, Purpura attended the camp herself and has since served as a volunteer each year running the biomaterials lab session.
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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