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And the Emmy Goes To…

Communication studies alumni Dakarai Daniel and Andrew Proctor – back together collaborating on projects – scored an Emmy for their work with the Washington Commanders.

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Student Perspectives

I plan to get my bachelor’s as soon as I can, work in a hospital for a few years, then I can get into the nitty gritty of flight nursing and practice trauma care which is exactly what I want to do.
Samuel Flood
Class of 2027
Undergraduate | Bachelor of science in nursing
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Nursing student Samuel Flood does a fireman carry during an on-campus emergency response workshop.

Student Perspectives

Camp has always been such a big part of my life... I think the education I got through Widener really helped me to fuel that passion and helped me to make connections that I didn’t know could have been made.
Sophia Hastings
Class of 2018
Undergraduate | Social Work; Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies
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Student Perspectives

Working at Widener's Community Nursing Clinic is a really unique experience that a lot of schools don't have to offer. It’s real life scenarios where we are able to relate to it cause it's around us.
Taylor Wise
Class of 2025
Undergraduate | Bachelor of science in nursing
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Taylor Wise poses in front of the Chester Community Clinic with her stethoscope draped around her neck.

Student Perspectives

Performing Gameday Satisfaction Market Research for the Philadelphia Union was unforgettable. We got an in-depth look at fan, stadium worker, and media reporter insights on the Philadelphia Union, Subaru Park, and loyal fanbase. The energy was palpable.
Ahmad Kamara
Class of 2024
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Student Perspectives

I loved having the opportunity to do research, but also having the opportunity to research with a large medical device company—that’s something you don’t see quite often.
Shaylyn Westmoreland
Class of 2023 and 2024
Graduate | Biomedical Engineering
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Student Perspectives

My time at Widener was filled with hands-on experiences and connections that shaped my journey to working for the Philadelphia Union.
Niko Dinoulis
Class of 2019
Undergraduate | Communication Studies
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