On Widener University Week: Rape victim advocates often work behind the scenes of the #MeToo movement. Shana Maier, professor and director of the master’s in criminal justice program, discusses this overlooked group. Shana Maier is a professor and director of the master’s in criminal justice program at Widener University. She received her B.S. and M.S. […]

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On Widener University Week: Each victim of gun violence has a story to tell. Mary Francis, assistant professor of nursing, says the effects can be devastating. Mary Francis is an assistant professor of nursing at Widener University. In her clinical capacity, she works as a trauma nurse practitioner at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, New […]

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On Widener University Week: Muslims have had an active history in China’s nation-building. Yufeng Mao, associate professor in the history department, looks at this often overlooked population. Yufeng Mao is an associate professor in Widener University’s History Department. She received a BA in Arabic from Beijing Foreign Studies University, MA in Arab Studies from Georgetown […]

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On Widener University Week: Is it harder to avoid the temptation of food when you’re hungry? Luke Ayers, assistant professor of psychology, explores this seemingly simple question. Luke Ayers has been an assistant professor in Widener University’s Psychology Department since 2013. His research career has focused on the biological basis of learning and memory, fear […]

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On Widener University Week: The 4% rule of retirement withdrawal might need a re-write. Kenn Tacchino, professor of taxation and financial planning, explains why it may not work for all situations. Kenn Tacchino is a professor of taxation and financial planning and chair of the department of economics, finance and taxation at Widener University. He […]

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Virtual reality isn’t just for gaming. J.J. Ruscella, associate professor of theater at Shenandoah University, logs into a new way to use this technology. An innovator in immersive learning and experience design, J.J. Ruscella leads the Shenandoah Center for Immersive Learning (SCIL) as Executive Director at Shenandoah University. Ruscella was tapped to found SCIL Labs […]

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A college education used to be free. Thomas Adam, professor of transnational history at the University of Texas at Arlington, details the reasons why this changed. Thomas Adam is professor of transnational history at the University of Texas at Arlington. His research and teaching focusses on topics such as philanthropy, higher education, and holiday rituals […]

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Social media matters in our happiness, whether we like it or not. Lee Farquhar, associate professor of entertainment media and journalism at Butler University, explores why. Dr. Lee Farquhar is an associate professor of Journalism and Sports Media. Prior to arriving at Butler, he worked for eight years at Samford University, teaching broadcast news and […]

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You’ve got to think for yourself. Steve Joordens, professor of psychology at the University of Toronto Scarborough, discusses why critical thinking is vital for today’s students. Professor Joordens teaches a very large Introduction to Psychology course at the University of Toronto Scarborough.  In addition, he is Director of the Advanced Learning Technologies Lab which is […]

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Diversity in an organization doesn’t just mean race or gender. Megan Gerhardt, professor of management and leadership at Miami University, examines how a wide variety of ages can also provide benefits. Megan received her doctorate at the University of Iowa in 2003 in organizational behavior and human resource management. She is currently a Professor of […]

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