Oskin Leadership Institute
Leadership Highlight
David W. Oskin '64
Oskin discusses his family history, business success, and reasons to donate $5 million to found the Oskin Leadership Institute.
The Oskin Leadership Institute, which opened in 2011, has been made possible by a generous gift from David Oskin, the former chair of Widener's Board of Trustees, his wife JoEllen, and their late son, David.
The mission of the Oskin Leadership Institute is to perpetuate and strengthen the university's long and noble tradition of inspiring our students to be strategic leaders and responsible citizens who possess the character, courage, and competencies to affect positive change throughout the world.
The Institute's long-term vision is to drive Widener University's evolution into a world-class leadership degree producing institution recognized for its innovative leadership programs, especially opportunities for Widener students to lead outside their "comfort zones."
Current News
- The Oskin Leadership Institute will present the Widener Bugle to Ellen Kullman, CEO of Dupont, during the third annual Voices of Leadership Dinner.
- May 1 is the deadline for graduate student applications for the Institute’s Tilelli Fellowship Program.
- The Oskin Institute selected 13 freshmen to serve as Oskin Leaders.
Upcoming Events
The Oskin Leadership Institute thanks all the students, faculty, staff and community leaders who participated in our programs during the past twelve months. Enjoy your summer and we look forward to seeing you again in late August!

