In the Media

Delaware Law School rising third-year law student Nicole LaMagra is a member of the 2025 summer associate class at Archer & Greiner.

Widener's chapter of the American Association for Men in Nursing hosted a free self-defense workshop for students, focusing on dealing with a combative patient. Chapter president Samuel Flood '27 and Associate Professor Normajean Colby are both quoted. 

Professor Emeritus Harry Augensen authored this article sharing upcoming stargazing opportunities in the month of June.

Widener recently honored two employees with the William David Eckard Jr. Award for Distinguished Service - Mary Allen, executive director of communications, and Paula Heider, assistant to the dean for Commonwealth Law School. This award recognizes two longstanding employees who consistently demonstrate an outstanding level of service.

Professor Loyd Bastin will present a session at the upcoming Delaware County Sustainability Conference. Bastin will share about how PA House Bill 109 aims to address cumulative pollution impacts in some of Pennsylvania's most vulnerable areas.

Alex Kristeller, a School of Engineering graduate, will advance to next month's NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon with Manhattan University. Kristeller, who is currently ranked as the 14th hammer thrower in the East, was named the national champion in weight throw at the 2022 NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships as an undergraduate at Widener.

Ross Steinman, professor of psychology, comments on the recent growth in popularity of tinned fish amid economic anxiety and declining consumer sentiment caused by the trade war.

This article highlights research led by Professor Brian Larson, interim associate dean for graduate business programs, which aims to study and quantify the sports fan experience with the goal of ultimately improving it. Larson is currently collaborating with the Philadelphia Union and FC Barcelona on the research. 

The Charlotte Motor Speedway honored Kevin McCrea '91L, a specialist in the United States Army, in the Coca-Cola 600. McCrea, a Widener Law School graduate who passed away in 2020, was celebrated with his name on the  windshield of Ross Chastain’s No. 1 Chevrolet, as Chastain competed in the annual 600-mile NASCAR Cup Series.

A photo of Meg Eisler, a 2025 Delaware Law School graduate, and her family, is featured in this roundup community news article.

This article centers on the the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s death and quotes Richard Cooper, director of the bachelor of social work program and co-coordinator African American Studies, who weighs in on the event's lasting social impact.

Recent Widener graduate Imani Lemon received recognition during the morning show. Lemon graduated with a doctor of occupational therapy degree. 

Class of 2025 graduate Taylor Easter authored this article reminiscing on how her time at Widener was defined by service to the campus and greater Chester community.

Delaware Law School student Alexander Palka has joined Cohen Seglias' 2025 summer associate class based in the firm's Philadelphia office. 

This article recaps Widener's commencement ceremonies held last week for its Chester, Delaware, and Harrisburg graduates.

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Fran Chardo, adjunct faculty member at Commonwealth Law School, is running for a seat on the Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas.

Pride women's lacrosse players Makayla Cox and Clark Trowbridge have been named to the 2025 IWLCA All-Metro Region Second Team.

Widener is receiving support from Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro to assist in workforce training resources for those displaced by the closure of Crozer Health. 

Assistant women's lacrosse Coach Katherine Yarusso has graduated in the inaugural cohort of the IWLCA Aspire Program. This professional development program focused on personal and professional elements of coaching.

Commonwealth Law School and the University of Scranton have signed a new 3+3 agreement, providing an expedited and cost-effective route for students to earn a bachelor's degree and a juris doctor in six years. Dean andré douglas pond cummings is quoted.