From its inception, Widener University has prepared
men and women to meet the challenges of the day. We continue this tradition by offering a myriad of learning opportunities at our four campuses. Our Chester, Wilmington, Exton and Harrisburg communities are committed to the ideals of great universities: teaching, scholarship, and service.
The key to our continued success is that
we actively engage in the communities we serve and teach our students to be good, responsible citizens. Our students are encouraged to
break out of their comfort zones and get involved. As a result, many participate in service-learning projects in the community, across the nation, and in the world. For example, Widener students have spent time repairing homes along the U.S. Gulf Coast, renovating a school in Bolivia, and constructing homes in Jamaica.
Students are also active participants in the Widener Partnership Charter School as apprentice teachers, social workers, psychologists, and physical therapists.
Our Chester campus offers more than 80 social, cultural, and academic clubs and events. Students enjoy a wide variety of extra-curricular activities such as auditioning for a play at Theatre Widener, or hosting a radio show at WDNR-FM, or participating in our athletic program.
As we continue to grow, we remain committed to preparing our students to be engaged citizens and shaping them to be the leaders of tomorrow.
James T. Harris III, D.Ed.
President