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What’s Happening at Widener
Eight Alumni Athletes Inducted into Widener Athletics Hall of Fame
Widener Athletics celebrated eight former athletes, including the nationally recognized basketball coach Phil Martelli, during Homecoming weekend.
Homecoming 2026 Honors Tradition and Makes New Memories
Dressed in their best blue and gold, alumni, students and friends gathered once again Homecoming. This year's weeklong celebration featured nearly 40 events.
Widener and Philadelphia Union Bring Sports Career Paths to Life with High School Field Trips
Widener once again teamed up with the Philadelphia Union to host a series of field trips for high schoolers to learn about the many career opportunities in professional sports. While many of this year’s attendees are just beginning to think about their college and career plans, some former work-in-sports field trip attendees are already putting future career plans into motion at Widener.
Named a 2026 National College of Distinction
93% of the undergrad Class of 2025 achieved career goals within 6 months of graduation
Nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report
Network of 65,000+ alumni around the world
66% of students complete a co-op or internship—14% higher than the national average
8-month paid co-op experience — still graduate in 4 years
50+ graduate programs, including top-ranked master‘s & doctoral degrees
Widener manages $8-10 million in annual research grant funding
Named a College of Distinction for Career Preparation
$70,300 early career salary for undergrads
93% of the Class of 2025 achieved career goals within 6 months of graduation
$116,100 median mid-career salary for undergrads
89% of undergrad students live on campus their first year
90+ student clubs & organizations
79% participate in civic engagement—27% higher than the national average
300+ annual campus events
Nearly 100% of undergraduates receive financial aid
Widener offers $50 million in scholarships and grants annually
ROTC student scholarships cover up to 100% of tuition
Transfer scholarships start at $20,000 per year for undergrads
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