Widener University has appointed Heather L. Meier as the new vice president for administration and finance, and chief financial officer. Meier, who brings over 15 years of higher education experience, joins from Gwynedd Mercy University, where she has held a comparable role since 2022.
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Widener, in collaboration with Youth Development United and Making a Change Group, hosted Chester-area youth on campus for a hip-hop dance class led by Ijjae Hill '23 '25 and followed by a demonstration by Professor Nadine McHenry on the workings of the human heart in connection to their dancing activity.
Widener has received more than $35,000 from the Pennsylvania Department of Education as part of the It’s On Us PA grant program. It’s On Us PA is a statewide campaign that invites education leaders and all Pennsylvanians to be part of the solution to protect students from sexual violence.
President Stacey Robertson has been named a 2024 Most Admired CEO by the Philadelphia Business Journal. This list recognizes area business leaders who demonstrate outstanding leadership and performance, commitment to diversity in the workplace, contributions to the Greater Philadelphia area, and more.
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Graduate student Tristan Miranda has been sworn in as a police officer with the East Windsor Police Department in New Jersey. Miranda is currently pursuing his master's degree in criminology at Widener.
Michael Brady '97 '00 has received the excellence in business award from the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce. Brady is managing partner at Independent Advising Group, an adjunct faculty member, and former university trustee and president of the Alumni Association.
Widener has signed an agreement with Penn State University's College of Health and Human Development which will allow qualifying Penn State undergraduates a smoother transition into Widener's graduate programs in physician assistant studies, occupational therapy or physical therapy. Jane Oeffner, director of strategic clinical partnerships, is quoted about the new partnership.
Stuart Eimer, associate professor and co-chair of the sociology department, is quoted in this article that examines the impact of short union strikes.
Commonwealth Law School graduate Aaron Kaufer '20 talks about his 10 years in the Pennsylvania Legislature, how state government should operate, and the state of today’s political climate and his future plans.
Jim Vike, professor of political science and associate dean of social science, is quoted in this article on what President Biden may do with his remaining time in office.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence hosted the fundraising event Fashion Touchdown 2024 to raise money for the organization that promotes mentorship opportunities between “bigs” and “littles." This article references the success story of Justin, a "little" who graduated from Widener and went on to become a CPA.
Harry. J. Augensen, professor emeritus of physics and astronomy, previews the planets that will be visible in the sky throughout December as well as other notable stars and constellations.
Ross Steinman, professor of psychology, gives expert insight into Cyber Monday and what consumers could expect for this year's deals.
Lawrence Hamermesh, Delaware Law School emeritus professor, is quoted in this article about the Delaware Chancery Court and criteria a governor considers when making an appointment to the bench.
Michael Dimino is featured in this article discussing Pennsylvanians receiving checks from Elon Musk's America PAC and whether it should be considered election fraud.
Commonwealth Law School Professor Michael Dimino is quoted in this article following news that two federal cases against President-elect Trump have been dropped.
Widener's Office of Student Success is featured showcasing resources for university students. Student Jordan Scales '26, Assistant Director of Academic Enrichment Erica Brunner, and Associate Director of Academic Enrichment Jill Gilbert are featured.
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Delaware Law student Zakariyya Allen is featured as a recipient of the 2024 MGC Law Student Diversity Scholarship. This award provides law students from underrepresented communities with access to opportunities that will aid in their development as legal professionals.
On this episode, biology alumnus Francis Doran '18, a cardiac ICU nurse at Penn Medicine and a nurse practitioner student at Thomas Jefferson University, discusses the current state of nursing post-COVID. He shares his insights about the impact of new technology on the profession, as well as the continued gender gap among nurses. Doran also describes the impact he's made volunteering for the Kensington Project, a non-profit organization providing health care, meals, clothing, and other needs for the homeless in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood. He is also a recipient of the 2024 Independence Blue Cross Celebrate Caring Award, which recognizes caregivers who have gone above and beyond for their patients, families, and communities.
This Q&A features Maya van Rossum '94, a Delaware Law School graduate and founder of Green Amendments For The Generations. Van Rossum talks about her work to educate communities about environmental injustices and how to incorporate protections into state and federal constitutions.