From Cultivation to Cup
Students conduct research in Costa Rica on coffee, organically-grown under shade trees. That coffee is now being roasted and served under the label, WU Brew. Read More...
Spencer Ng '15
"It’s important to give back to the community, and it’s important to realize that we are all part of a greater community.” — Spencer Ng '15 Read More...
Daniel Hartney '14
"Feeding the hungry people of the world is what my work is all about." 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...
Solar Energy for Ella Drua
In 2008, Widener's chapter of Engineers Without Borders wanted to bring electricity to Ella Drua, a village in Panama. In 2013, their mission was accomplished. Read More...
Recent News
- Saturday, May 18, 2013
Widener University Awards Diplomas to Nearly 900 Graduates
Widener University commencement speaker Rula Al-Saffar urged nearly 900 students graduating from Widener on Saturday to "knock on the doors of life until your hands bleed and you get what you want. I want dignity and freedom."
- Saturday, May 18, 2013
Widener Announces Four-Way Tie for Class of 2013 Valedictorian
Four members of the Widener University Class of 2013 have been named valedictorian after each earning a 4.0 grade point average. Sharing the honor are Michelle Callaghan, Edwin Dauber, Emma Ricciardi, and Erin Sylvester.
- Friday, May 17, 2013
Widener ROTC Commissions 10 Cadets From Three Area Universities
Widener University's Dauntless Battalion commissioned 10 cadets as second lieutenants of the U.S. Army on Thursday, May 16.
- Monday, May 13, 2013
Soccer for Success Tackles Gardening at Stetser Elementary School
Students at Stetser Elementary School in Chester on Thursday traded in soccer balls and corner kicks for leaf compost and peat moss to construct four raised bed gardens as part of the Chester Upland Soccer for Success program.
- Friday, May 10, 2013
Sales Education Foundation names Widener University on top university sales program list
The Sales Education Foundation (SEF) released its annual list of Top University Sales Programs, highlighting Widener University as one of the best locations for preparing sales professionals.
Campus Highlight
New Home for Communication Studies
Hear about our new $15.5 million state-of-the-art-facility to open in Fall 2013. Read all about it.
Academic HIGHLIGHT
Original Research
For past five years, 86% of science majors have done original research projects with faculty.
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.
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.
