Alumna and Widener Board of Trustees member Susan Larkin '88 has been named as one of the Philadelphia Business Journal's 2025 Women of Influence. Recipients are chosen based on their power to leave a lasting impression on Philadelphia. Larkin serves as executive vice president and chief commercial officer at Independence Health Group.
Delaware Law School Emeritus Professor Michael Slinger and his daughter Sarah Slinger '16 are featured for their work as law librarians and their contributions to The Complete Periodical Literature of Law Librarianship, an award-winning, annotated bibliography of more than 5,000 law librarianship articles.
On this episode, Delorean Andrews '16, senior aircraft instrumentation electrician at Boeing and current student in Widener's organizational leadership & development program, discusses the unique path that led him to his current role ensuring the quality and safety of sophisticated aircraft. Giving back to his community has been a touchpoint throughout his career, as evidenced by his founding of the Release the Brakes Foundation. The organization mentors young men who need strong male role models by providing the guidance and skills they need to make positive life choices. Andrews also serves as vice president of the Boeing Leadership Association, President of the National Society of Black Engineers Philadelphia Chapter, and a director of the Tuskegee Airmen of Philadelphia.
Commonwealth Law School students Joshua Michael Dinges and Emily Wolfgang are each recipients of the Joseph L. Rider Scholarship presented by the Lycoming Law Association Foundation.
Vince Touey, head men's cross country and track & field coach, is the featured guest on this episode of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon" discussing his life, career, coaching strategy, and outlook for the Pride's upcoming season.
Coverage of Widener's new student move in on the Chester campus is featured.
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Kate Royer is spotlighted in this CBS News segment for her work as Widener's campus visit coordinator. Royer is the first face prospective students see when they come to visit campus and she sets the tone for their Widener visit. Courtney Kelly, executive director of admissions, is also featured, along with three student ambassadors.
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Commonwealth Law School students Kiera Flannery and Reese McClure were summer law clerks for McNees where they gained hands-on legal experience.
Professor Angie Corbo, chair of communication studies, gives expert insight into snooping in a partner's phone. This topic has recently gained social media attention following the latest season of reality dating show 鈥淟ove Island USA.鈥
Emeritus Professor Harry Augensen authored this article about the annual Perseid meteor shower happening this week.
Widener is mentioned for having hosted the Philadelphia Eagles training camp from 1973 through 1979. The birds played on Memorial Field.
Widener is highlighted as a Philadelphia area member of the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP) as well as one of nine AICUP schools to have a Small Business Development Center.
Delaware Law School student Olivia Canterino was part of the winning team in the 25th-annual District Attorney鈥檚 Summer Intern Mock Trial Competition hosted by Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele.
Delaware Law School is recognized for being a top school for state and local clerkship opportunities.
Professor Loyd Bastin served as a panelist at the 29th annual American Chemical Society Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference. The panel, "Catalyzing Change in Chemistry Education," focused on practical strategies for integrating green chemistry into higher education.
Emeritus Professor John Dernbach authored this opinion article discussing proposed changes to environmental protections by President Trump's administration.
Commonwealth Law School students Kelsie Alexander, Owen Dougherty, Isaac Evans and Tyler Young have been selected as recipients of the Indiana County Bar Association's Annual Scholarship.
Widener's Executive Chef Matthew Clarke earned a bronze America Culinary Federation medal at the national Aramark Collegiate Hospitality Competition. Clarke represented the mid-Atlantic region after winning first place at the Aramark Culinary Excellence's regional competition earlier in the year.
Electrical engineering student Sam McHugh is featured here for her summer internship with the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Emeritus Professor Harry Augensen authored this roundup of what planets, stars and constellations will be available for viewing during August.