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Old Technology, New Tricks: NSF Grants Fuel Widener’s AI Radar Research
Widener professor Ali Hamza and graduate student Camryn Walshaw are using NSF-funded AI research to make radar more adaptive and interference-resistant, with applications in self-driving cars and privacy-preserving monitoring of older adults.
From Spain to Chester: Exchange Student Balances Classes, Research and Cross-Country
Exchange student Claudia Pedraza Perez traveled from Spain to Widener, where she's balancing engineering classes, research, and the women's cross-country team. Learn how a semester abroad is making her feel like she's starting college all over again.
Students Take the Pitch at Philadelphia Union Match with Ceremonial First Kick
When first-year students Mackenzie Cahall ’30 and Tyler Grose ’30 stepped onto campus in August, they had no idea that a few months later they would be under the bright stadium lights at Subaru Park to do the first kick at a Philadelphia Union match. But on a crisp October evening, that’s just what happened.
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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