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Walmart’s Price Tags Are Going Digital — Could It Lead to Surge Pricing?

Professor of psychology Ross Steinman is a featured expert in this article discussing the use of digital price tags at Walmart. Steinman says that consumers' concerns about fluctuating prices are valid, but he doesn't see the big box retailer implementing that strategy due to potential blowbacks. 

Impacto

“Todas Juntas”: A boost for the well-being and entrepreneurship of Latinas in Philadelphia

Widener recently co-hosted an event in honor of Women's History Month, “Todas Juntas: Workshop on Finance, Mental Health and Community." Liliana Quintero Salazer, bilingual instructional design specialist with the Widener Small Business Development Center's Center of Excellence in Spanish Language Services is quoted about the importance of the event. 

MAC

2025-26 Winter MAC All-Sportsmanship Team Announced

Six Widener student athletes have been named to the winter MAC All-Sportsmanship team which recognizes students who exemplify great character and display exceptional sportsmanship both on and off the field. Pride athletes included are Dylan Schlatter '28, Kimmy Casiello '26, Zach Rementer '26, Kathryn Long '26, Benjamin Holub '29 and Tyla Block '28.

Medscape

Former Ob/Gyn Resident Wins $10M in Maternity Leave Lawsuit

Assistant Professor at Delaware Law School Margaret Zhang provides expert commentary in this article following a lawsuit ruling involving a Michigan medical resident. Zhang provides insight into the case through the legal scope of Family and Medical Leave Act and maternity leave policies. 

The Chester Spirit

Free STEM camps, like Widener’s, are very effective in helping girls decide their futures

Biomedical Engineering student Kamryn Purpura '27 authored this article following her experience working with area high school students at the School of Engineering's mini-camp for high school girls. Before coming to Widener, Purpura attended the camp herself and has since served as a volunteer each year running the biomaterials lab session. 

NCSC

CLEAR appoints 15 members to law school accreditation working group

Delaware Law School Dean Todd Clark has been appointed to a new working group with the Conference of Chief Justices and Conference of State Court Administrators, which will focus on law school accreditation. Clark is one of only two law school deans nationwide to be appointed to this group. 

Project Pericles

Announcing Our Program Directors Council

Professor of Criminal Justice Lauren Shermer has been named to the inaugural Program Directors Council for Project Pericles. This council will serve as a source for shaping ideas, strengthening connections among campuses and providing guidance connected to Project Pericles' core priorities. 

Fox 29

News at 4 p.m.

Casey Orange, a graduate occupational therapy student, made a guest appearance alongside meteorologist Drew Anderson promoting her capstone project. For her capstone, Orange created a series of educational sessions called “Gardening for Life” to teach techniques and strategies to help gardeners stay active and safe, while preventing injuries and supporting continued engagement in gardening for years to come. In this clip, Orange is featured in the 4 p.m. live news broadcast in addition to her appearance with Anderson on Fox29's streaming service.