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Fast Company

Luke Ayers, assistant psychology professor, weighs in on the psychology behind why people are more likely to eat free food in an office setting.

Emsi

Kim O’Halloran, associate provost and dean of graduate studies and extended learning, is quoted about Emsi’s Analyst tool, which Widener uses to inform curriculum development for new programs and make decisions about the future of the university.

The Baltimore Sun

Widener graduate Lyn Farrow has been tapped to serve as assistant city manager in Annapolis, Maryland. This announcement was also featured in .

Forbes

Widener continues to lead the mid-sized school division in the #MyTopCollege competition. The theme for week five asks participants to share connections that they made in college, from friendships to mentorships to relationships.

Hockessin Community News

Widener students are recognized in local news outlets for achieving dean’s list in the spring semester. Additional announcements are shared in the  , , , , , , , , , , , , the , and .

Delaware Public Media

The Delaware City Refining Company will pay DNREC penalties totaling $950,000 to resolve a series of air quality violations as well as several permit appeals which Delaware Law Professor Ken Kristl says will help the refinery is gaining some operational flexibility.

WDEL.com

Delaware Law graduate Claire DeMatteis has been appointed Commissioner of the Delaware Department of Correction, the first woman to hold the position in the state’s history.

Space News

Harry Augensen, professor of physics and astronomy and director of the Widener Observatory, writes this opinion piece (pages 35-37) on the U.S. space program's impact on human advances and discoveries across the solar system as well as on his personal education and career.

Delaware News Journal

Delaware Law's Distinguished Professor Alan Garfield writes this opinion piece about whether President Trump’s recent decision to block users from his Twitter account was in violation of the First Amendment. 

Delaware County Daily Times

Harry J. Augensen, professor of physics and astronomy, spoke with the Delco Times about the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon and the impact that event had on his life, career and the future of space exploration.

Forbes

Widener wrapped up week 3 of the #MyTopCollege competition still leading the medium size school division. The competition continues this week with a theme focused on game day, including the most competitive rivalries, the liveliest student sections and the catchiest cheers.

Associated Press

This article quotes Ross Steinman, professor of psychology, on best ways to ensure that consumers won't overspend during the Amazon Prime Day events. This article appeared in numerous outlets including , ,  and more.

Philadelphia Business Journal

The article mentions that Widener is one of the two closest small business development centers to the Wharton School of Business’ Small Business Development Center, which is closing at the end of July. Similar coverage also appeared in .

Market Watch

Christopher J. Robinette, professor of law at Commonwealth Law, is quoted in an article examining a product liability lawsuit against Amazon that may make large tech companies responsible for the third party products that they sell.

Global News Canada

Delaware Law Professor John Culhane is featured in this news video that examines the legal argument of whether liability following a crime with a firearm should fall to the manufacturer or the perpetrator.

Appellate Advocacy Blog

This blog post is written by Amanda L. Sholtis, professor of legal methods and director of academic success at Commonwealth Law.

CNBC

Ross Steinman, co-chair and professor in the psychology department, is quoted in this article that looks at new study findings that reveal men are just as likely as women to make impulse buys—and spend more when they do.

Forbes

After week two of the #MyTopCollege campaign, Widener is leading its size division and ranks second in the overall college leadership board.

The Boston Globe

Psychology Professor Ross Steinman commented on the recent Wayfair employee walkout in protest of the company’s sale to a government contractor responsible for furnishing detention facilities at the U.S. border.

Bloomberg News

Delaware Law's Distinguished Emerita Professor of Law Jean Eggen is quoted in an article that looks at the current product-liability lawsuits facing global enterprise Bayer.