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Widener hosted a STEM Career Day for area children and families to learn about STEM from Widener faculty, staff, and students. 

On this episode, Andrew Burkhardt '12, head coach of Widener's rugby team and a project manager at Penn Valley Constructors, discusses how his Widener experience led him to successful careers in engineering and coaching. Burkhardt describes how his time playing and coaching rugby shaped his leadership style, and he shares lessons learned that have helped him inspire young athletes to succeed. 

Burkhardt received his degree in civil engineering from Widener in 2012. During his time at the university, he was president of the Widener rugby club, a member of the Presidential Service Corps, and a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity. Under his leadership as head coach, the Widener rugby team won a championship in November 2024. The win marked Burkhardt's 46th victory since taking on head coaching duties in 2014. 

He has taken a special interest in growing interest and participation in the program from Widener rugby alumni. Interested rugby alumni are encouraged to share their information

A Widener Day open house will take place on the university's Chester campus on Sunday, Feb. 2 for undergraduate admitted, incoming, and prospective students.

Delaware Law School Assistant Professor Margaret Zhang is quoted in this article examining a number of executive orders released by President Trump. Zhang discusses potential repercussions of the Trump administration's order to overhaul diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in the workplace. 

Commonwealth Law School alumnus Dave Sunday '07 has been sworn in as Pennsylvania attorney general. 

Widener students, faculty, and staff took part in the third-annual MLK Day of Service on Jan. 20. President Stacey Robertson and student Jenna Waldron '25 spoke at the day's opening breakfast. The event moved to a peace march through Chester to the Cultural Arts & Technology, or CAAT, center, where participants had lunch and took part in community-building activities. 

Students Taylor Easter '25 and Sergio Santiago '25 are featured in this , sharing about the day and Dr. King's legacy. Additionally, Taylor Holmes '28 and Nevaeh Wooders '28 about why they chose to take part in the day of service activities. 

Widener students also celebrated Dr. King's legacy with a on Jan. 17. Graduate health science students from across the university offered their services free of charge in 10 locations around Chester to serve community members. 

Margaret Zhang, assistant professor at Delaware Law School, is featured of this list of leaders in legal academia who are alumni of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. 

A group of Widener students took part in the university's first international internship opportunity. Students Jenna Waldron '25 and Naomi Knight '25 '27 are quoted about their experience on the trip to Costa Rica, which was created and led by Beatriz Urraca, chair of modern languages, and Stephen Madigosky, professor of environmental science and biology.

Assistant Professor Tongyang Yang is featured discussing inflation in the United States. 

Widener's chapter of Phi Delta Theta is recognized for highest participation in the Gamma Division for the organization's annual Giving Day. 

Professor Michael Dimino is quoted in this article discussing age verification for explicit material online. Dimino shares that the situation is complicated as laws are trying to protect children from viewing explicit material without restricting access for adults. 

President Stacey Robertson authored this article inviting the local community to join MLK Day celebrations in Chester on Monday, Jan. 20. Widener is proud to be among the coordinating event partners that also include the Philadelphia Union, Delaware County, America 250, Making a Change Org, and the Cultural Arts and Technology (CAAT) Center of Chester.
 

Widener is mentioned in this article about President Joe Biden's many connections to the state of Delaware. President Biden taught at Delaware Law School for 17 years.

Commonwealth Law School Professor Juliet Moringiello has been named the recipient of the 2025 mentorship award by the Association of American Law Schools in the Commercial and Consumer Law Section. 

Vicki Brown, who recently retired from Widener after over 40 years of service to the School of Engineering, has been named the 2025 Engineer of the Year by the Delaware County chapter of the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers. 

Ben Nadler, assistant teaching professor in the College of Arts & Sciences, co-authored this article exploring how writers deal with and work through anxieties around unoriginality. 

Commonwealth Law School Professor Michael Dimino discusses the U.S. Supreme Court's hearing or oral arguments in relation to a potential ban of TikTok in the United States. Dimino says the root of the government's argument is national security. 
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Comments by Richard Cooper, director of the BSW program and co-coordinator of African American studies, are included about Beyoncé's album Cowboy Carter. 

An upcoming Mars Night stargazing session at the Widener Observatory is mentioned. 

The Chester Community Clinic at Widener University is celebrating 15 years of commitment and service to the Chester community this year. The clinic provides vital healthcare services to the surrounding area while giving Widener students in a variety of majors the opportunity for hands-on learning.