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Pandemics Won't Stop the Pride

Even though campus may look a bit different in light of COVID-19, the vibrancy of Widener has never faltered. We invite you to explore all things Widener and rekindle your alumni affinity for this vibrant, inspiring community.

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Lydia Aruffo ’25, a recent occupational therapy graduate, sits with a small selection of the 3D printed assistive devices she printed from open-sourced files and customized for clients as part of her capstone project.

3D Printing at Widener Impacts Lives and Inspires Careers

In Widener’s occupational therapy program, Lydia Aruffo '25 leveraged innovative 3D printing technology and her health science education to deliver creative, adaptable and cost-effective solutions for clients living with a rare disease.

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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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Sophia smiles at the camera giving a thumbs up. They wear a dark shirt and a pink tutu. Next to them is a white board with "Welcome to Brave Trails" written on it

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
Ahmad Kamara '24

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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Shaylyn Westmoreland smiles for a photo at an industry research conference.

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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Niko Dinoulis wears a blue suit and poses in front of the union stadium overlooking a bridge and river

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