Celebrating 200 Years (1821-2021)
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.
The History of the University
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.
Timeline
Stories of Our Past. Visions for Our Future.
The Fall 2021 issue of the Widener Magazine is dedicated to the university's bicentennial and to the theme of staying connected.
The Latest Bicentennial News
When the Chester Community Clinic first opened in September 2009 its purpose was simple: serve the community and give students an exceptional learning experience. Years of dedication to quality care and strategic transformation have established the clinic as an anchor in the community and a celebrated national model for student-led pro bono care and education.
Today's ROTC program is a direct descendant of Widener’s days as a military college, carrying on a time-honored tradition more than two centuries in the making.
Widener is home to many sets of siblings, past and present, who have fallen in love with the school and passed down their pride to the next generation.
Share Your Memories
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.
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