In the Media

Widener is featured in this segment about upcoming America250PA events happening in Delaware County. Widener will host several community events throughout the day for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 

This article, authored by Harry Augensen, emeritus professor of physics and astronomy, shares an outlook of what planets, stars and constellations can be seen in the Philadelphia area during the month of January. 

Pennsylvania Attorney General and Commonwealth Law School alumnus Dave Sunday '07 is featured in this article highlighting his bipartisan work with New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin.

Harry Augensen, emeritus professor of physics and astronomy, shares about the groundbreaking work and long history of the Hubble Space Telescope.

Professor Angie Corbo, chair of communication studies, is featured in this article discussing the use of "filler words." Corbo gives insight into the use of filler words in different settings, sharing that some contexts may be more appropriate than others. 

Delaware Law School Emeritus Professor Lawrence Hamermesh shares his thoughts on the potential outcome of a challenge brought to the Delaware Supreme Court against a new state law, S.B. 21, which transformed corporation law in the state. 

This episode of Far and Widener features Jason Vosheski '97 '07, longtime social studies teacher and head football coach at Academy Park High School in Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania. A two-time Widener University graduate, Jason earned his bachelor’s degree in education in 1997 and his master’s in educational psychology in 2007. Over 25 years as head coach, he has built one of the region’s most consistently successful programs, leading his team to winning seasons in 15 of the last 17 years. Jason also shares his powerful story of navigating a multiple sclerosis diagnosis five years ago, and how the challenge has deepened his purpose as both a coach and educator. In this conversation, he reflects on the mentors and experiences that drew him to teaching, the evolution of his coaching philosophy, the culture behind his team’s sustained success, and the support of a community that has stood by him through adversity. 

The transformational $10 million gift to Widener from alumnus and Board of Trustees member Jack Dwyer '78 and his wife, Nancy, is included in this round up of major gifts given to Philadelphia-area universities in 2025. The gift led to the renaming of the School of Nursing to the Jack & Nancy Dwyer School of Nursing.

Delaware Law Associate Professor Jennifer Sturiale is the featured guest on this podcast episode from the American Antitrust Institute discussing her work on antitrust laws and monopolies. 

Nursing student Alexis Pelowitz '26 shares about her experience working in Chester with Save Your Soles, an organization whose mission is to help individuals at higher risk of foot and ankle health problems through education and community-based screenings. Pelowitz worked alongside classmates, faculty members and Save Your Soles founder Dr. Ronald Renzi to provide screenings in Chester. 

Delaware Law School Dean Todd Clark has been named to the Delaware Business Times' 222 List for the third consecutive year. This list recognizes the most impactful business, nonprofit and civic leaders in Delaware.

Jennifer Sturiale, associate professor at Delaware Law School, is a featured expert in this article examining recent major business mergers. Sturiale offers insight into these major mergers including Hewlett Packard Enterprise's purchase of Juniper Networks. 

Widener's holiday video message was featured in the Chronicle of Higher Education's Daily Briefing email to subscribers on Dec. 11. President Stacey Robertson is pictured alongside husband Steve Smith and their dogs, Siena and Lucia, who all star in the video. 

Two Delaware Law School graduates are featured as part of a group of associates working at Richards, Layton & Finger who have been admitted into the Delaware Bar: Kristin Cunningham '25 and Madison Devlin '22 '25.

PCN was in attendance at a recent Commonwealth Law School event covering topics around Christianity and the law.

A new book authored by Associate Professor of History Jordan Smith is featured on this gift guide of alcohol-themed books. Smith's book "The Invention of Rum: Creating the Quintessential Atlantic Commodity," was released this year.

Eric Kniskern, executive director of recruitment and enrollment initiatives for Delaware Law School, and Delaware Law School Admissions Counselor Heather Hope Kuruvilla are both featured sharing about their experience at the third annual convening of the Antiracist Development Institute at Penn State Dickinson Law.

Harry Augensen, emeritus professor of physics and astronomy, authored this article looking at what celestial bodies will be visible throughout the month of December.

Harry Augensen, emeritus professor of physics and astronomy, reports that an interstellar comet, known as 3I/ATLAS, will make its nearest approach to Earth on Dec. 19. This is the third witnessed interstellar comet on record.

Sarah Everhart, assistant professor and director of the Environmental and Natural Resources Law Clinic at Delaware Law School, is quoted in this article that examines anticipated changes to the federal protections under the Clean Water Act and its impact on wetlands in Delaware.