Graduates at Commencement

Alumni

Alumni are the heart of Widener/Pennsylvania Military College. Your achievements are an inspiration to our students and your loyalty is the foundation for all the university will achieve in the future. 

A Message to Our Alumni in Response to COVID-19

We hope you and your loved ones are in good health during this unprecedented time in our country. All of us at Widener University send our best regards as our country faces the extraordinary COVID-19 public health crisis.

All on-campus/in-person alumni and donor events have been canceled or postponed and visiting campus is restricted until further notice. When possible, alumni events are now being offered virtually. The university will continue to evaluate and follow the advice of public health experts and will keep you informed via email and social media. Currently, Homecoming & Family Weekend is still planned for October 16-17, 2020.

Our Alumni and Development teams are continuing work remotely and are available to support you. In addition to the resources and services available on our website, we are always available at alumnioffice@widener.edu. 

Helping our students: Widener worked quickly to address the health and safety of our students and all three of our campus communities. This is an especially disruptive time for our students and Widener is providing support wherever possible. We encourage you to explore the various ways you can help us support our students. 

We extend our deepest gratitude for your loyalty and support and look forward to the opportunity to see you in person, hopefully soon.

More About Widener's Response to Coronavirus

How We Can Support Widener Students Together

Widener worked quickly to address the health and safety of our students and all three of our campus communities. Here are just a few of the actions Widener has taken:

  • Creating the Widener Student Emergency Fund to provide immediate support to students who need it most
  • Gifting laptops to students who did not have them so they may continue their courses online
  • Providing pro-rated refunds on room and board
  • Continuing housing accommodations to students who cannot go home due to travel restrictions or special circumstances

Widener has created the Widener Student Emergency Fund to assist students and their families with unexpected costs related to COVID-19 including travel, technology needs, and in some cases, the loss or reduction of wages from internships, co-ops, and jobs.

Your support of the Widener Student Emergency Fund will be a lifeline for students who face challenges they couldn’t have imagined just a few short weeks ago. 

Make a Gift

Some of our students have faced the loss of co-ops and internships and all of our seniors will be entering an uncertain job market. Networking with alumni who offer professional advice, support, and encouragement will make a big difference. Our students are amazing and they need your help! You’ll both enjoy the experience.

  • Provide advice and professional expertise
  • Participate in an informational interview
  • Review resumes
  • Give career guidance  

Complete the Alumni Volunteer Form

Consider Hiring a Widener Student for a Co-Op, Internship, Micro-Internship, or Job Placement within Your Company

At this time of year, many seniors are searching for jobs — and students in other class years are searching for internships and co-ops. Any listings or leads you know of are tremendously helpful to us. Please send any information about jobs, internships, or leads directly to alumnioffice@widener.edu. 

Give your time and expertise back to our community while showing students how their classroom experiences connect to careers. Micro-Internships provide a new way for alumni to connect with current students.

Learn More About Hiring a Widener Student

We're Here For You!

Make a Gift

Your Widener gift strengthens the university by improving our facilities, enhancing our programs, and increasing our ability to provide financial assistance to students in need.

Upcoming Events for Alumni

Summer Research Symposium

SURCA Symposium

21
Sep
-
Virtual

Join us for the annual Summer Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (SURCA) Symposium to hear students share their summer projects! The SURCA program offers a high-impact experience through faculty-mentored undergraduate research, collaborative engagement, and a student-faculty learning community.

All Alumni Events

Ways to Engage with #WidenerAtHome

During these times of stress and uncertainty, everyone could use a little boost. We've got you covered! Why not distract yourself from the worries of the day with some fun activities that show your Widener Pride? The Widener alumni community is 60,000 strong. When we connect and support each other, everyone’s burden gets a whole lot lighter. Take a break with these activities:

Old Main Dome outlined with a heart

Get Social & Show Your Pride

Join our active Widener affiliates on social media by posting photos of you, your family, and even your pets on social media decked out in your finest Widener attire. Show us on our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages and by using #WidenerAtHome!

Join an online conversation with fellow alum as part of our monthly Day of Sharing social media campaign where alumni can share their stories based on a monthly topic. You can connect via social media using the hashtag #WUDayofSharing or by submitting your story via our online form.

Get in Touch

Please be in touch if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions. We’d love to hear from you!