Courtney H. Kelly, executive director of admissions, talks about the department's creative initiatives to connect with admitted and prospective students, including building a virtual orientation hub and surprising students at home with a visit from Widener's mascots.
Chester and Melrose, Widener's beloved mascots, toured Montgomery County to welcome admitted students to Widener. This segment featured an interview with Carl Wambold, assistant director of admissions.
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Shana Maier, professor of criminal justice, comments on the impact of the Department of Education's new regulations governing Title IX investigations.
Donald A. Brown, scholar in residence at Widener Law Commonwealth, an expert on environmental ethics and law, endorses Tom Brier campaign for Congress and his support of reducing carbon emissions in the U.S. in this opinion article.
Coverage of recent Delaware Law School graduate Siani Flores celebrating her achievement at home.
Emma Burns, who earned a bachelor of science in nursing degree on Saturday, celebrated at home with her family in a makeshift commencement ceremony.
Michael J. Cozzillio, professor emeritus of law at Widener Law Commonwealth, co-authors this opinion piece on a leadership void in the executive branch of the federal government.
This article examines nursing recruitment agencies and features commentary from Darrell Spurlock, Jr., professor and director of the Leadership Center for Nursing Education Research, on the current nursing shortage.
At look at fall semester deposit numbers at local colleges and universities references an outing by mascots Chester and Melrose along with members of the university's admissions team to visit admitted students.
Promotion of the university's commencement hub created to celebrate the 2020 graduates, as well as the GRADitude video showcasing students giving thanks to those who helped them during their time at Widener.
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As NFL teams make arrangements for training camp during COVID-19, this article references when the Philadelphia Eagles held its camp at Widener from 1973-1979.
Widener's Chester Community Clinic was chosen as one of three finalists for the Phi Kappa Phi's 2020 Excellence in Innovation Award.
A look at the professional and personal challenges of changing leadership positions during the pandemic features Anthony Wheeler, recently named dean of the School of Business Administration.
Coverage of visits that beloved mascots Chester and Melrose, along with members of the admissions team, made to the homes of admitted students to welcome them to the Pride.
75 years ago today, men and women gathered at the stadium at Pennsylvania Military College to pay homage to the soldier who secured the victory in Europe.
An interview with Franklin Medrano, president of the Dominican-American Chamber of Commerce in Philadelphia, mentions Widener's Small Business Development Center for their support and guidance during COVID-19.
In honor of V-E Day, Pennsylvania Military College graduate Lt. William J. Wolfgram, namesake of Widener's library, is recognized as a local resident who gave his life during WWII.
Delaware Law Professor John Culhane, the H. Albert Young Fellow in Constitutional Law, writes about the federal government's proposal to provide immunity from liability for companies that reopen in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alison Kiss Dougherty, associate vice president of human resources and Title IX coordinator, is quoted in response to new Title IX regulations governing how campuses handle complaints of sexual misconduct.
Luke Ayers, associate professor of psychology, weighs in on the whipped coffee trend and why it may help individuals cope with the stress of quarantine.