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 Pride was on full display at the Philadelphia Union for the annual title match. See the highlights from the game.
Communication studies alumni Dakarai Daniel and Andrew Proctor – back together collaborating on projects – scored an Emmy for their work with the Washington Commanders.
This episode of Far and Widener features Andrew Proctor '19 and Dakarai Daniel '19, Emmy Award-winning creatives and Widener University alumni who work for the Washington Commanders. Andrew, a game presentation producer, and Dakari, a motion graphics designer, share their journeys from Widener’s Freedom Hall to the NFL, reflecting on how their experiences in communication studies and campus media shaped their careers. They discuss the creative process behind their Emmy-winning intro video for the Commanders, which reimagined the team’s game day experience and energized fans and players alike. The conversation explores their early influences, the challenges they faced after graduation. They share how their Widener connections and a shared passion for storytelling helped them break into professional sports media and enhance fan engagement.
A new 3+3 agreement between Commonwealth Law School and Youngstown State University in Ohio is highlighted. Dean andré douglas pond cummings and Associate Dean of Admissions Matthew Kerns are both featured speaking about the new agreement and benefits for students.
Good Day Uncut spent Tuesday morning at the Work in Sports program for high school students, hosted in partnership between Widener University and the Philadelphia Union. This 30-minute segment, broadcast live from the Union campus, features interviews with Jill Black, associate dean of the College of Health and Human Services, Courtney Kelly, associate vice president for enrollment, Sean Fatiga '27, a graduate student in the physical therapy program, as well as representatives from the Union and students from Malvern Prep.
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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