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Widener graduates crossed the stage with pride and turned their tassels at the university’s 2026 commencement festivities.

When Delorean Andrews enrolled at Widener in 2015, he had no idea that his degree would be over 10 years in the making. Andrews crossed the stage at the May 2026 commencement festivities earning his bachelor’s degree magna cum laude in organizational development and leadership

President’s Award winner Amanda Rappa transformed her Widener experience into meaningful campus impact through leadership, connection and broad involvement across academics and activities.

Liam Reilly and Bradyn Erb are among six graduating cadets in Dauntless Battalion to earn the distinguished military graduate designation honoring the top 20 percent of senior cadets in the country.

The School of Business Administration recently served as the host institution for the 55th annual conference of the Northeast Decision Sciences Institute. Widener was well represented throughout the event with students, faculty and staff participation.

More than 100 Widener nursing students participated in a realistic disaster simulation, applying emergency preparedness, triage, and evacuation skills alongside Chester first responders.

A Widener international student from Angola served as president for a day, trading roles with university President Stacey Robertson to deepen mutual understanding of student life and leadership.

Building on the success of last year’s AI Day, Widener expanded the 2026 program to a week-long concept, continuing the conversation around AI on campus and across the globe.

Widener’s Honors Week gives students opportunities to present research publicly, build professional skills, gain confidence and open doors to future academic and career experiences.

Nearly $550,000 in grant funding to School of Engineering delivers industry-level technology to a reimagined makerspace and machine shop, and positions Widener as a regional hub for rapid manufacturing, applied research and workforce development.