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Programs

Oskin Leaders Program

The Oskin Leaders program inspires and equips Widener undergraduates to courageously leverage their passion and leadership skills to create significant, positive change. Learn more ...

The Institute has developed an intensive and challenging set of experiences for emerging leaders in corporations and non-profit organizations throughout the Philadelphia region and beyond. Learn more ...

High School Leadership Program

Co-sponsored by NBC-10, this awards program recognizes high school students in the Philadelphia region who possess the character, courage and competencies to effect positive change. The 2012 inaugural award ceremony was held this year at the National Constitution Center. Learn more ...

Voices of Leadership Speaker Series

Voices of Leadership eschews the formal, lecture format, focusing instead on inviting leaders from across the globe to engage in a one-on-one conversation across a wide range of topics and themes, including the ways in which courage and character has informed and shaped the leader’s career. Joseph Neubauer, CEO of ARAMARK, was the institute’s inaugural speaker. Learn more ...

Visiting Scholar Program

With support from Paul and Caroline Beideman, the Visiting Scholar program invites a distinguished scholar to campus to conduct research and lecture on topics and themes that will likely inform and shape the future work of the Oskin Leadership Institute. Learn more ...

Faculty Research Fund

With support from Nicholas Trainer and his family, the Faculty Research Fund enables Widener faculty to conduct research on topics and themes that intersect with the mission and purposes of the Oskin Leadership Institute.

The Oskin Leadership Institute is currently developing our Faculty Research program. Learn more ...

Graduate Student Fellowships

With support from General (retired) and Mrs. John H. Tilelli, the institute provides a series of fellowships to Widener graduate students whose scholarly research will contribute to the university’s enduring commitment to developing strategic leaders and responsible citizens. Learn more ...

Leadership and Experiential Learning

With support from Vito and Mary Verni, the institute works with faculty across the university to integrate leadership into current and future academic courses, with a special focus on providing experiential learning opportunities for Widener students. The Oskin Leadership Institute is currently developing our experiential learning program. Learn more ...