When Delorean Andrews enrolled at Widener in 2015, he had no idea that his degree would be over 10 years in the making. Andrews crossed the stage at the May 2026 commencement festivities earning his bachelor’s degree magna cum laude in organizational development and leadership
President’s Award winner Amanda Rappa transformed her Widener experience into meaningful campus impact through leadership, connection and broad involvement across academics and activities.
Liam Reilly and Bradyn Erb are among six graduating cadets in Dauntless Battalion to earn the distinguished military graduate designation honoring the top 20 percent of senior cadets in the country.
The School of Business Administration recently served as the host institution for the 55th annual conference of the Northeast Decision Sciences Institute. Widener was well represented throughout the event with students, faculty and staff participation.
Widener's Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is launching a new initiative that benefits expectant mothers who would like to get one more look at their babies in the months or weeks leading up to childbirth, while allowing Widener students to get experience conducting maternal fetal ultrasounds. Program Director Megan Stone and Clinical Coordinator Cindy Hillen are quoted about the opportunity and how it is a win-win for students and moms-to-be.
Delaware Law School Associate Professor Geeta Kohli provides expert commentary in this article following Dell's decision to pull their incorporation out of Delaware. Kohli says that while there has been news of companies opting to remove their incorporation from Delaware recently, many companies and organizations still prefer to be incorporated in the state.
Occupational therapy students from Widener took part in the Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging's annual celebrating age senior expo to provide blood pressure readings as well as brain health and balance screenings. Students Molly Smith '28 and Mary Abraham '27 are quoted about their experience.
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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