Widener University

Words to Live By

Development of a leadership philosophy is the final step in completing a leadership certificate at Widener University. Read More...
Seeing Possibilities

Assisting the blind abroad shows Spanish education student anything is possible. Read More...
Breaking Records

Student-athletes credit Widener’s supportive environment for their success on and off the field. Read More...
Top Ranked Online Program

Widener’s online master of social work (MSW) program ranks number one nationally two years in a row. Read More...
Lights, Camera, Action

Students in Widener’s communication studies program gain hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art television studio. Read More...
On the Job Experience

Engineering students at Widener explore career opportunities at leading companies in the Philadelphia region. Read More...

Recent News

Monday, July 17, 2017
Widener Professor honored for innovation in higher education
Dr. Stephen R. Madigosky has received the Khaladjan International Award for Innovation in Higher Education, presented by the American Association of University Administrators.
Monday, June 26, 2017
Widener University Announces New Associate Provost
Widener University is pleased to announce Kim C. O'Halloran has joined the administration as associate provost and dean of Graduate Studies and Extended Learning.
Thursday, June 15, 2017
School of Engineering Receives National Institute of Health Grant to Promote Interdisciplinary Training
Dr. Anita Singh, an assistant professor of biomedical engineering at Widener University, recently secured a $108,000 grant from the National Institute of Health (NIH) to improve multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary team-based training for students in the School of Engineering and the School of Nursing.
Friday, June 2, 2017
Widener University announces two new trustees
Widener University is pleased to announce two university alumni will take seats on its Board of Trustees beginning July 1. The new trustees include civil engineer Louis A. Rodriguez Jr. and former Under Secretary of the U.S. Army Patrick Murphy.
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Two Widener Employees Honored for Distinguished Service
Carl Pierce, director of operations, and Michelle Simon, administrative assistant for the associate vice president for compliance and risk management and the associate vice president and controller, have been awarded the William David Eckard Jr. Award for Distinguished Service in recognition of their hard work and longtime commitment to Widener University.