Featured Event
Homecoming 2026 Honors Tradition and Makes New Memories
Dressed in their best blue and gold, alumni, students and friends gathered once again Homecoming. This year's weeklong celebration featured nearly 40 events.
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Widener and Philadelphia Union Bring Sports Career Paths to Life with High School Field Trips
Widener once again teamed up with the Philadelphia Union to host a series of field trips for high schoolers to learn about the many career opportunities in professional sports. While many of this year’s attendees are just beginning to think about their college and career plans, some former work-in-sports field trip attendees are already putting future career plans into motion at Widener.
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Career Fairs on Campus Help Students Build Confidence and Expand Their Networks
Widener’s commitment to student success goes far beyond grades. The Office of Career Design and Development hosts a number of on-campus career fairs throughout the academic year to directly connect students with employers looking to hire Widener graduates.
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Pride Head Coach Mike Barainyak Takes Part in Tampa Bay Buccaneers National Coaching Academy
Widener football Head Coach Mike Barainyak likes to lead by example, always looking for ways to inspire his team and represent Widener with pride. Barainyak recently traveled to Florida to participate in the week-long 2026 Tampa Bay Buccaneers National Coaching Academy.
In the Media
Community Briefs: Widener Dining wins award, 5K runs support fire companies
Aramark Collegiate Hospitality’s Widener Dining Services has won the prestigious Edwin R. Golden Award for Inclusive Excellence from the National Association of College Auxiliary Services. Widener Dining is recognized for Kitchen 101, a collaborative teaching initiative from Widener’s International Student Services team and Aramark Collegiate Hospitality that focused on international cuisine. Executive Chef Matthew Clarke shares about the impact of this program.
Widener to induct eight into Athletics Hall of Fame
Eight alumni will be inducted into the Widener Athletics Hall of Fame at a ceremony this evening at the Springfield Country Club. Alumni honorees for 2026 are Phil Martelli '76, Devon "Tony" Brown '00, Joseph V. Carter Jr. '65, Kate Dellinger Doherty '13, Lou DeRogatis '83, Dave Duffy '89, Laura Harris Francisco '14 and Erica R. Szpynda '14.
"The Court We Need"
PCN TV featured coverage of Commonwealth Law School's annual John Gedid Lecture. This year's event featured Professor Stephen I. Vladeck of Georgetown Law School. Vladeck, a nationally recognized expert on the U.S. Supreme Court, the federal courts, national security law and military justice, touched on current issues with the court.
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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