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How to Slay the Final Days of Fall Semester
From events to help you de-stress, to tips for self-care, we’ve got your end-of-semester survival guide.
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Widener’s Anatomy Lab: A Journey to Learn the Body and Human Experience
The clinical anatomy lab provides graduate health science students with hands-on access to study anatomy, master techniques and build confidence ahead of practice. In this first-person narrative, physician assistant students Sarah Connors, Jordan Li and Vrunda Patel share how the experience not only teaches them about the body, it deepens their understanding of the human experience.
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Chemistry Lab Studies Water Pollution Ahead of Winter Salting in Delaware County
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.
Feature Story
Widener Honors Program Sees Substantial Growth, Welcomes Largest Incoming Class
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.
In the Media
Love and learning abound at Widener’s Child Development Center on Chester’s campus
Widener's Child Development Center is featured in this article authored by center Director Alicia Vaux. The Child Development Center provides care and extra services for children as young as 3 years old, as well as hands-on educational opportunities for Widener students.
Gov. Shapiro highlights new Working Pennsylvanian’s Tax Credit in state budget
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro spoke at a news conference held at Commonwealth Law School to discuss his new Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit.
See also: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, WGAL, The Center Square, Impacto, The Philadelphia Inquirer
The History of Rum
Associate Professor of History Jordan Smith is the featured guest on this episode of the Unsung History podcast, sharing his expertise on the history of rum.
Media Experts
Erika M. Dawkins
Assistant Professor, Clinical PsychologyErika 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 B. Steinman
Professor, PsychologyRoss 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
Assistant Professor, Robotics EngineeringDaniel 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.
Jeffrey C. Lolli
Associate Dean for Undergraduate SBA Programs & Professor, Sport & Event ManagementJeff 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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Widener Magazine
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