Stories from the Pride
The Wide(ner) World of Sports
International student-athletes have found a second home playing for the Pride. Embraced by the campus, these students bring new perspectives, both on the field and off.
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Specialty Housing Fosters Community and Belonging
From Living Learning Communities to Gender Inclusive Housing, Widener has intentionally built communities that bring together students of similar backgrounds, interests, and academic pursuits to further support and promote camaraderie on campus.
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A National Model for Campus Safety Leadership
We sat down with Anthony Pluretti, campus safety director and winner of the 2022 Campus Safety Higher Education Director of the Year award by Campus Safety magazine, to talk about his leadership strategy, how he approaches engaging with the Widener community, and his vision for the campus safety department.
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Though it was hard to narrow down, we bring you the best of 2022.
Specialty Housing Fosters Community and Belonging
From Living Learning Communities to Gender Inclusive Housing, Widener has intentionally built communities that bring together students of similar backgrounds, interests, and academic pursuits to further support and promote camaraderie on campus.
Triple Crown: Three Widener Coaches Earn Top Conference Honors in Single Season
Logan Stroman (women’s cross country), Donovan Anglin (women’s volleyball), and Ross Liberati (men’s soccer) have each been named Middle Atlantic Conference coaches of the year in their respective sports this season.
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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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