Stories from the Pride
Words to Live By: The Widener Community Shares Advice with our Newest Students
From getting involved to asking for help, to the importance of self-care and self-exploration, Widener faculty, staff, and students offer tips to the newest members of the Pride.
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Biomedical Engineering Professor Receives Major Grant to Drive Innovation and Student Research
A $1.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, one of the largest ever awarded to Widener, is advancing Associate Professor Anita Singh’s research to treat birth-related injuries among newborns and fueling student research experiences.
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Widener Small Business Development Center Aids 40 Local Artists in Securing Creative Entrepreneurship Grants
Widener students and staff at the Small Business Development center referred and aided in the application of 49 creative entrepreneurs from Delaware and Philadelphia counties to a grant program funded by the Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator.
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New Year, New President: Hear What Dr. Stacey M. Robertson Has to Say
"Coming off of 200 years of history, where this institution has adapted to whatever challenge and opportunity we faced, we will continue in that vein—offering students a mentored, meaningful experience that leads to success. That happens through one-on-one relationships... Even as we are distinct, even as we are different—we are one Widener."
Hear the Roar, Feel the Pride & Get Excited for Homecoming—October 10-15, 2022
Mark your calendars, grab your blue and gold, and join us for the celebration! From PMC to Pioneer to Pride—all are welcome to join the fun! Experience on-campus and virtual events all week long—including a Future of Work Conference, Saturday's Tailgate Village, a virtual alumni book club and other online social events, and so much more. There's truly something for everyone.
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Recent News
Turning Up the Heat: Annual Summertime Program Helps Widener Students Apply Classroom Knowledge to Real-World Issues
The Summer Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities program, or SURCA, saw a record number of participants this year from across academic disciplines. Included in this group were several students taking part for the first time.
Inclusive Program Offers Professional Studies and Career-Readiness to Students at all Levels
Recently secured funding is positioning Widener’s Integrated Professional Studies Program to continue helping students with intellectual disabilities as they build the self-advocacy, independence, and confidence to succeed in rewarding careers.
So Your Summer Internship is Unpaid or Low-Paid? Don’t Worry, Widener Can Help
Students often turn down or turn away from unpaid internships in their fields because of economic considerations. A new, donor-funded program is designed to help overcome the financial barrier.
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Inside Track to Success
Cutting-Edge Co-Op
Taylor gained real-world experience early on through a dynamic 4-month co-op at a start-up robotics firm in Philadelphia.
Vibrant Network
She joined various campus groups such as the Robotics Club and Society for Women Engineerings—expanding her network and support systems.
Career Support
With the help of our engaged faculty mentors and Career Design and Development Office, Taylor is on track to make a lasting impact in the robotics field.
Career Plan
Robotics Product Developer
Campus Leader
Aidan expanded his network and leadership skills—becoming president of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity and Interfraternity Council while also guiding new students as a C.R.E.W. leader.
Green Research
Aidan worked alongside chemistry professor, Loyd Bastin, researching sustainable, environmentally-friendly green synthesis of pharmaceutical drugs.
Spreading the Word
He combined his love of podcasts and scientific research to create his podcast Under the Scope which shares the great work of the Widener research community.
Next Step:
PhD in Organic Chemistry
Skills to Lead
The doctor of nursing practice (DNP) program boosted Monjama's leadership role as a clinician to take on health care improvement projects.
Full-Time Flexibility
The flexible program supported her to work full-time as a nurse practitioner which opened doors to explore interdisciplinary roles.
Award-Winning
She was awarded the Substance Use Disorders Evidence-Based Training Award—stating steadfast faculty support set her apart from the competition.
Career Plan
Nurse Practitioner Specializing in Substance Use Disorders
Range of Research
While pursuing computer science, he researched issues within the fields of biology, environmental science, biochemistry, and engineering.
Crunching Data
He built a computer server to manage 25 years of climate data research and assisted immunotherapy cancer research which inspired him to pursue oncology as his medical specialty.
NIH Fellowship
Abhay earned a post-baccalaureate research fellowship at the National Institutes of Health to study among some of the nation's top scientists.
Career Plan
Physician-Scientist
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