The Year Starts Here: New Student Move In at Widener
Widener's newest students have arrived on campus – filling residence halls, unpacking belongings, meeting roommates and taking the first steps in their college journey.
Widener's newest students have arrived on campus – filling residence halls, unpacking belongings, meeting roommates and taking the first steps in their college journey.

We sat down with Crystal Gibson, new executive director of athletics, to learn more about her background, her vision for Widener athletics, and her own time as a student athlete.

New residence hall, relocated campus store, additional dining options and other expanded student amenities highlight summer 2026 improvements at Widener.

Widener has welcomed Cary Caro as dean of the School of Business Administration. We sat down with Caro to learn more about his background and his vision for the future of business education at Widener.

One year after the closure of Crozer-Chester Medical Center, the Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiologic Technology programs are thriving in their new home on Widener’s Chester campus.

Alumni brought the Widener Pride to the Sunshine State for the annual alumni day at Phillies spring training and a Ft. Myers-area happy hour event hosted by the Office of Alumni Engagement.
Cody Schulte ’14 didn’t foresee himself following his father’s footsteps into the masonry industry. Now, currently serving as interim president of his father’s company, Schulte uses the lessons he learned at Widener to help shape the next generation of masonry professionals.

Robin Dole and Joe Gelormini’s shared connection to Widener reflects a deep, ongoing commitment to the university’s growth and impact, from Robin’s decades of leadership as a faculty member and now dean, to Joe’s engagement as both an undergraduate and graduate alumnus. Together, they support efforts that expand hands-on learning opportunities and strengthen services for the surrounding community.

The Widener community showed up in support of students in a record-breaking Roar4Widener day of giving.

Widener’s roots as Pennsylvania Military College still echo across the university today. The newly launched PMC website honors its role in the university’s history and helps carry its story forward for future generations.