One year after the closure of Crozer-Chester Medical Center, the Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiologic Technology programs are thriving in their new home on Widener’s Chester campus.
Robin Dole and Joe Gelormini’s shared connection to Widener reflects a deep, ongoing commitment to the university’s growth and impact, from Robin’s decades of leadership as a faculty member and now dean, to Joe’s engagement as both an undergraduate and graduate alumnus. Together, they support efforts that expand hands-on learning opportunities and strengthen services for the surrounding community.
Widener’s roots as Pennsylvania Military College still echo across the university today. The newly launched PMC website honors its role in the university’s history and helps carry its story forward for future generations.
Two-time Widener graduate Gabby Nye spent six years running for the Pride and, along the way, garnered national honors, awards, and hard-won life lessons.
In this episode of Far and Widener, Widener University alumnus John Barry ’02 discusses how his engineering education helped shape his leadership approach and entrepreneurial career in HR technology. He reflects on building companies from the ground up, including launching his first business from his dorm room, and shares insights on how data, benchmarking, and artificial intelligence are transforming human resources.
Now co-founder and co-CEO of HRBench, Barry helps organizations use people analytics to make smarter workforce decisions. He also talks about his ongoing connection to Widener, including his service on the university’s Board of Trustees.
Delaware Law School Dean Todd Clark authored this feature for the latest issue of Delaware Business Magazine highlighting the upcoming move of the law school to downtown Wilmington, Delaware. Clark writes about the opportunities that the move presents not just to current and future Delaware Law students, but to the Wilmington legal community as a whole.
Widener's women's swim team, led by head coach Mark Yankovich, has been recognized in the spring 2026 Scholar All-American Team by the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America. This recognition spotlights teams for outstanding academic achievement during the spring semester.
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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