Mission

Here at Widener, a leading metropolitan university, we achieve our mission by creating a learning environment where curricula are connected to societal issues through civic engagement.

Our mission at Widener includes the following tenets: 

  • We lead by providing a unique combination of liberal arts and professional education in a challenging, scholarly, and culturally diverse academic community. 
  • We engage our students through dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention, and experiential learning. 
  • We inspire our students to be citizens of character who demonstrate professional and civic leadership.
  • We contribute to the vitality and well-being of the communities we serve.

Difference makers

Dean Fred Akl Video

Difference makers

Dean Fred Akl Video

Difference makers

Dr. Marina Barnett Video

Difference makers

Catherine Rawlings Video

Difference makers

Dr. Jeannette Wyatt Video

Difference makers

Dr. Nadine McHenry Video