Four years ago, we met Kelsey Byrd, a freshman who followed in the footsteps of her mother and grandmother to enroll in Widener’s nursing program. Now, as a member of the Class of 2022, Kelsey reflects on her transformative college experience and what it means to be the newest Widener nurse in the family.
Nursing students put their emergency preparedness and response skills to the test during a live disaster simulation on campus.
Students in different majors presented their research during Honors Week 2022, including a junior nursing student who raised awareness about human trafficking, and how nurses can help.
Widener values student voices and creates ways for them to contribute ideas and feedback about their education. A new Student Advisory Board is the latest example.
A $175,000 grant awarded to Widener’s Child Development Center underscores its efforts to provide high-demand child care while placing undergraduate and graduate students in a real-life learning laboratory to gain valuable hands-on field experience.
After successful nursing careers at Widener, two graduates joined forces on social media to share their medical journeys and mentor future health care professionals.
Widener nursing secured a $1.6 million grant over four years to implement Project PRIDE, a program-led initiative to create a workforce that is reflective of the patients and communities served by diversifying the nursing student population.
Commencement is a milestone moment. For Gary and Stephanie Pollino, this commencement season is even more special as the father-daughter duo will both receive bachelor degrees from the School of Nursing.
We asked and you answered. Read more about Priscilla Adenugba and Evan Figueroa-Vargas, the undergraduate and graduate students nominated by their peers to deliver video messages to their fellow graduates.
Widener is more flexible, capable, and effective as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Adapting to remote operations has positioned faculty, staff, and students with the agility to stay connected and continue to advance the university's mission.