It was a week of pomp and circumstance as Widener celebrated its 2023 graduates. For students in two programs, there was even more reason to celebrate.
President’s Award Winner Ijjae Hill reflects on her time at Widener as she prepares to receive her undergraduate degree.
Driven by student demand and growing diversity on campus, chapters of two historically Black fraternities – Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. – have been reactivated on campus.
Widener installed Stacey Robertson as its 11th president in a historic ceremony.
A new, public-facing mural on campus is designed to further bridge the Widener and greater Chester communities together.
Widener has seen a significant increase in international applicants and has welcomed students from across the globe, including countries never represented on campus before.
In recent years, female students, especially those of diverse backgrounds, have emerged in key leaderships roles on campus, including the current all-female Student Government Association executive board.
Two new grant opportunities demonstrate how Widener’s partnerships with high-profile Philadelphia-area employers benefit students in pursuit of their degrees.
From Living Learning Communities to Gender Inclusive Housing, Widener has intentionally built communities that bring together students of similar backgrounds, interests, and academic pursuits to further support and promote camaraderie on campus.
International student-athletes have found a second home playing for the Pride. Embraced by the campus, these students bring new perspectives, both on the field and off.