Caitlyn Clark '12
Caitlyn Clark will be spending the next two years working for the Teach for America program in South Carolina.
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Academic All-American
Kate Dellinger '13 is the 45th Academic All-American in Widener's history. Read More...
The Courage to Explore
Widener grad Jeff Blomquist '06 co-authored A User's Guide to the Universe: Surviving the Perils of Black Holes, Time Paradoxes, and Quantum Uncertainty. Read More...
Annalicia Geeter '12
“I hope to recruit children who normally wouldn’t be able to afford to play lacrosse
to learn and enjoy the sport and give them the opportunity to develop both talent
and character with my guidance.” Read More...
Recent News
Widener Launches Pioneering Interactive Website for High School Students to Track Their Community and Civic Involvement
Widener University, one of the nation's premier universities for civic engagement and applied leadership, is proud to launch the first-of-its-kind site that encourages high school students to track and share their activities, community service and leadership actions at leadershipworks.widener.edu from September 5 through December 15, 2012.
SBA Senior Stands Out at KPMG Co-op
Widener senior Tom Hunter saw firsthand how natural disasters have impacted New Orleans communities. Hunter earned a trip to the city through his spring co-op site, KPMG, one of the largest accounting firms internationally.
Free Public Stargazing Sessions Resume
The Widener University Observatory resumes its public stargazing sessions in September.
Dr. Joy Dickerson receives the 2012 Lindback Award
Dr. Joy Dickerson, associate professor and director of the Cooperation Education program in the School of Hospitality Management at Widener University, was named the 2012 Lindback Foundation Award for Distinguished Teaching recipient.
Undergrads Choose Advocacy Over Apathy
In the spring, rising senior Katrina Kelly and rising sophomore Leelabati Biswas traveled to New York City to present a letter they had drafted to Sen. Patrick Toomey on the hazards of hydraulic fracturing.
Upcoming Events
Saturday, September 15, 2012Along the Eastern Road: Hiroshige's 53 Stations of the Tokaido
The Widener University Art Gallery will present a new exhibition, Along the Eastern Road: Hiroshige's 53 Stations of the Tokaido, from August 21 through October 20. The exhibition is free and open to the public. The exhibition features 55 revolutionary wood-block prints by Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) recording the scenic views along the famous "Eastern Road" that linked Edo (now Tokyo) with Kyoto, the ancient imperial capital of Japan.
- Saturday, September 15, 2012
Women's Volleyball vs Immaculata
- Saturday, September 15, 2012
Football at Misericordia
- Saturday, September 15, 2012
Women's Soccer vs Wilkes
- Saturday, September 15, 2012
Women's Volleyball vs Bryn Mawr
Academic Highlight
Widener Observatory
Science and astronomy-club students have acces to the heavens in Widener's on-campus observatory. Monday twilight and Friday evening stargazing sessions are open to the public.
Student Life Highlight
Student Nurses Association
Widener University Student Nurses Association (WUSNA) has earned chapter excellence awards from the Student Nurses Association of Pennsylvania (SNAP) for the past several years.
Academic HIGHLIGHT
Original Research
For past five years, 86% of science majors have done original research projects with faculty.
Civic Engagement Highlight
Alternative Spring Break in ___?____.
Students travel to various Habitat for Humanity sties across the U.S. during spring break to build homes and make a difference.
Leadership Highlight
Project Lead
Connect with metropolitan leaders, participate in leadership and teambuilding exercises.
Student Life Highlight
Summit Widener
Build your self-confidence and social network on a backpacking trip in the Appalachian Mountains.
Orientation Highlight
1821 Experience
Explore how multiculturalism adds to your college experience.
Leadership Highlight
Annual Student Leaders Awards
Student leaders receive awards acknowledging the difference they've made at Widener and within the larger community.
Graduate Program Highlight
EdD in Higher Education Leadership
A new doctoral program designed for higher education professionals who wish to advance in their career.
Experiential Learning Highlight
Alternative Spring Break
Many of our students spend their spring break by volunteering for Habitat for Humanity.
Academic Support Highlight
Freshman Seminars
Seminars for freshman build skills for academic and personal success and the confidence to take the lead in your college career.
Leadership Highlight
Global Leadership
School of Hospitality Management
A Hands-on international experience that provides an advantage in the competitive hospitality industry.
Career Preparation Highlight
Industry Mentors
Freshman are assigned a Widener alumnus or alumna to offer career guidance and advice.
Leadership Highlight
Enhancing Leadership Experience via Activities, Training, and Engagement
ELEVATE is a program that allows you to build a leadership concentration within your degree.
Graduate Program Highlight
Organizational Development Services
ODS is a unit within the Graduate Institute of Clinical Psychology offering leadership training, executive, leadership assessments, and more.
Academic Highlight
School of Business Administration
Making ethical and socially responsible decisions are a prime focus of the MBA program.
Leadership Highlight
Presidential Service Corps/Bonner Leaders
Students complete 300 hours of community service and receive a $5,000 annual scholarship.
Graduate Program Highlight
EdD in School System Leadership
Many school district superintendents and people in K-12 leadership positions in the metropolitan area got their EdD at Widener.
Leadership Highlight
President for a Day
Be the president of Widener University for one day, while the president becomes takes your place as a student for a day. Your resume will never look better.
