Day: May 6, 2015

In the News:

• Commencement speakers named at Villanova, Widener – The Philadelphia Inquirer (5/6 – Mention of the commencement speakers at Widener University this year) 
• Pa. Gov. Wolf’s general counsel tied to $358M bond project winner – Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (5/6 – Wes Leckrone, associate professor of political science, was quoted) 
• Delco Dems hold lead over Republicans in registered voters – Delaware County Daily Times (5/6 – Wes Leckrone, associate professor of political science, was quoted) 
• Court should note rich history of same-sex marriages – The Philadelphia Inquirer (5/5 – An op-ed by Mariah Schug, assistant professor of psychology, on the history of same-sex marriage traditions abroad and in North America. The column will appear in print on 5/7)

News Releases:

• Thirty-Eight Students Receive Widener Leadership Certificate Through Oskin Leadership Institute

Events on Main Campus today:

• Faculty, Staff, Donor Reception for President Harris; 6 p.m.; Bown Garden

Athletic Update:

• Baseball Slated as the No. 2 Seed in Upcoming ECAC Southeast Tournament