Since our founding 200 years ago, the institution we now call Widener University has evolved and adapted to the times and needs of our students. As we prepare to venture into our next 200 years, we invite you to join us as we reflect upon our past, celebrate our present, and build the Pride of our future.
As we celebrate our bicentennial, we invite you to take a look back at our 200-year history - from our origins as the Bullock School in Delaware, to the decades spent as a military college, to today's thriving, agile university.
Though our mission and makeup have changed, we have always been on the forefront of education, cultivating tomorrow's leaders.
Here, you will find stories of our rich legacy and our vision for the future. We invite you to join the conversation and celebration by sharing your memories and favorite moments.
The Bullock School. The Alsop School. Hyatt’s Select School for Boys. Delaware Military Academy. Pennsylvania Military Academy. Pennsylvania Military College. PMC Colleges. Widener College. Widener University.
View over 130 pictures and documents depicting the history of Widener and its predecessor institutions from 1821 to the present.
The Fall 2021 issue of the Widener Magazine is dedicated to the university's bicentennial and to the theme of staying connected.
Inspired by his stories, and a feeling that Widener was home, nursing major and ROTC cadet Meghan Rampolla ’25 has followed in her grandfather’s proud footsteps.
Built on a more than 160-year legacy of adaptation, the School of Engineering is embarking on its next chapter, under new leadership and with new programs designed to prepare students for the careers and challenges of tomorrow.
The Widener Marching Band is marking its five-year anniversary, but bands at the university’s predecessor institutions stretch back at least to 1864 in the form of drum and bugle units. That milestone and legacy were honored during Homecoming Weekend.
Widener's 200-year history is built on the experiences and achievements of our community. What is your favorite Widener memory? We want to hear from you.
Reaching this milestone anniversary in 2021 definitely warrants a special bicentennial Zoom background. Download the image by right-clicking the download link and selecting "Save As."
Wear your bicentennial pride on your sleeve! Purchase short-sleeved, long-sleeved, and sweatshirts featuring our 200th logo at our online widenergear.com site. You can also purchase a special commemorative bicentennial blanket in our bookstore on campus.
Join the bicentennial celebration on social media by sharing your favorite memories and moments. Use #Widener200 and tag the university for a chance to have your posts and photos featured on our social platforms.
Contact us to make a gift in support of the bicentennial celebration and continuing our legacy.
