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What’s Happening at Widener
Get Excited for Homecoming! Oct. 10 - 11
From reunions to tailgates, the Wild Zone to big ideas, Homecoming has it all—grab your blue and gold and join the celebration!
Widener Announces $10 Million Gift, Unveils the Jack & Nancy Dwyer School of Nursing
Jack ’78 and Nancy Dwyer’s gift -- the biggest in Widener’s history -- will rename the nursing program and advance its mission of graduating nurse leaders.
And the Emmy Goes To…
Communication studies alumni Dakarai Daniel and Andrew Proctor – back together collaborating on projects – scored an Emmy for their work with the Washington Commanders.
Named a 2025 National College of Distinction
95% of the undergrad Class of 2024 achieved career goals within 6 months of graduation
Nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report
Network of 65,000+ alumni around the world
66% of students complete a co-op or internship—14% higher than the national average
8-month paid co-op experience — still graduate in 4 years
50+ graduate programs, including top-ranked master‘s & doctoral degrees
Widener manages $8-10 million in annual research grant funding
Named a College of Distinction for Career Preparation
$70,300 early career salary for undergrads
95% of the Class of 2024 achieved career goals within 6 months of graduation
$113,000 median mid-career salary for undergrads
87% of undergrad students live on campus their first year
80+ student clubs & organizations
79% participate in civic engagement—27% higher than the national average
300+ annual campus events
Nearly 100% of undergraduates receive financial aid
Widener offers $50 million in scholarships and grants annually
ROTC student scholarships cover up to 100% of tuition
Transfer scholarships start at $20,000 per year for undergrads
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We take great pride in being a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive community that values and celebrates every individual regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual identity, socioeconomic status, veteran's status, ability, religion, or political affiliation.