We sat down with Crystal Gibson, new executive director of athletics, to learn more about her background, her vision for Widener athletics, and her own time as a student athlete.
New residence hall, relocated campus store, additional dining options and other expanded student amenities highlight summer 2026 improvements at Widener.
Widener has welcomed Cary Caro as dean of the School of Business Administration. We sat down with Caro to learn more about his background and his vision for the future of business education at Widener.
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.
Commonwealth Law School has entered into a new partnership agreement with York College that will allow students the opportunity to earn both a bachelor's degree and a juris doctor in six years. Dean andré douglas pond cummings is quoted sharing his excitement and about the benefits of this partnership.
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Delaware Law School student Carson Francis was one of two winners of the 27th annual summer intern mock trial competition sponsored by Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele.
Widener, in partnership with Delaware County Libraries, Radnor Historical Society and America250PADelco, have announced the book for the upcoming Revolutionary Reads event happening on the Chester campus in October. President Stacey Robertson is quoted sharing her excitement for the event, which Widener is hosting for the fifth consecutive year. Robertson will join author Erica Armstrong Dunbar in conversation to discuss her book "Never Caught: the Washingtons’ Relentless Pursuit of Their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge."
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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