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
- Thursday, June 13, 2013
Widener Granted $38,000 to Aid Adult Women Returning to School
Widener has received a $38,000 grant from the Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation to provide scholarships in the 2013-14 academic year for mature women students.
- Wednesday, June 12, 2013
HUD Report Offers Widener as Case Study in Civic Engagement
Widener University's civic engagement efforts in the city of Chester have been recognized by publications such as Newsweek and Washington Monthly, but now the federal government is using Widener as a case study on the positive impact colleges and universities can have in stabilizing and improving the nation's struggling communities.
- Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Charter School Receives $20,000 Grant for Mobile Technology
The Widener Partnership Charter School is going mobile thanks to a $20,000 grant from the TD Charitable Foundation for the school's Developing 21st Century Learners through Mobile Technology Project.
- Wednesday, June 12, 2013
President Harris Honored for Civic Engagement in Chester
Penn State University honored Widener University President James T. Harris III on June 1 with the Distinguished Alumni Award for his support of higher education and his role in bridging Widener with the city of Chester.
- Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Widener Receives $66,000 from W. W. Smith for Student Scholarships
Widener University will receive $66,000 from the W. W. Smith Charitable Trust to be used for student scholarships during the 2013-14 academic year, the university announced.
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