Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB)
We take great pride in being a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive community that values and celebrates each other's differences.
Welcome to Our Community
Our We're All Widener initiative demonstrates an approach and commitment to diversity in which a plurality of viewpoints are valued, explored, and seen as opportunities for learning and personal growth.
Our focus on diversity emphasizes three key values:
- We're all valued.
- We're all contributors.
- We're all Widener.
Our Commitment as a University
Widener's strategy reflects our commitment to adapt to rapid change and position the university and our community members to thrive. We accomplish this by empowering our community of learners to discover and create better futures.
Learn more about our strategy, mission, and history
Student Perspectives
Being able to have these internships and experiences outside of the classroom makes me feel happy because not only am I able to build connections, but I’m getting experience and understanding with the career that I want.
Ariana Hurtado-Day
Class of 2023
Undergraduate | Psychology, Pre-Physical Therapy
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It’s really important to me to be involved in setting an image, especially for first-generation students or people who are shy or minority students on campus. I want to use my voice.
Adonijah Allsup
Class of 2023
Undergraduate | Bachelor's in robotics engineering
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Widener is definitely like a home away from home. I spend a lot of time here, so I’ve gotten used to the environment. It’s very comfortable and everyone here is really nice.
Dimple Gandevia
Class of 2023 & 2024
Undergraduate | Bachelor's in robotics engineering; master's in robotics engineering
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I feel like it’s my job to help someone who comes after me – women and also black people in tech. I think about myself. I didn’t have someone to look to.
Desiree Junfijiah
Class of 2023
Undergraduate | Bachelor's in Computer Science
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When I was struggling with my own identity, Widener never turned its back against me. And that’s exactly the type of experience I want to provide other students.
Patton Vo
Class of 2015
Undergraduate | Bachelor's in Psychology
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What I’ve learned through the MEd program is the skills to succeed, whether it is organizational administration, coaching and developing leaders, or even the vernacular to know what is going on in the world of higher education.
Jose-Luis Vasquez
Class of 2021
Graduate | Master of Education (MEd)
Read Jose-Luis's Story In the News
From exciting culinary-inspired events to meaningful collaborations, new initiatives from Widener Dining Services transcend the traditional dining experience to deepen belonging and inclusion at Widener.
Widener is expanding mental health initiatives and combatting stigma with new grant-funded programs that focus on student well-being through program accessibility, awareness of services and peer engagement.
The annual MLK Day of Service gave Widener students, faculty, and staff the chance to celebrate the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his vision of social justice and community-building.