This issue of the Widener Magazine features the past, present, and promising future of ROTC at Widener, and the Chester Community Clinic celebrates 15 years of service.

Also highlighted: Widener runs in the family with groups of siblings all joining the Pride, the personal and professional relationship between Delaware Law School Dean Todd Clark and Commonwealth Law School Dean andré douglas pond cummings, a look back at Homecoming 2024 festivities, and more! 

Featured Stories

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Legacy Secured: Widener’s ROTC Program Looks to the Future While Honoring its Past

Today's ROTC program is a direct descendant of Widener’s days as a military college, carrying on a time-honored tradition more than two centuries in the making. 

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A Legacy of Care: Chester Community Clinic Marks 15 Years

When the Chester Community Clinic first opened in September 2009 its purpose was simple: serve the community and give students an exceptional learning experience. Years of dedication to quality care and strategic transformation have established the clinic as an anchor in the community and a celebrated national model for student-led pro bono care and education. 

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Additional Articles

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Save the Dates for Homecoming 2025!

October 10-11, 2025

Mark your calendars, grab your blue and gold, and join us for Homecoming 2025! We have fun-filled and Pride-building activities for all. More information will be available in the months ahead. Be sure to visit the Homecoming website for the latest details. 

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Read the Latest Class Notes

See the latest updates and achievements of classmates—from promotions and career milestones to publications and more.

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Alumni: Be Featured in an Upcoming Issue

Have a story you'd like to share? Achievement you are proud of? Whether as a story suggestion for a featured article or a Class Note highlight, we'd love to hear from you.

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About the Widener Magazine

Sharing Inspiration & Achievements from the Pride 

The mission of Widener Magazine is to inspire Widener pride in our readers by featuring stories and achievements of our alumni, professors, and students. The magazine also showcases how our community is changing the world and making groundbreaking contributions in fields ranging from neuroscience and nursing to engineering and business. It celebrates the university's rich history, new offerings and developments on campus, and the milestones of our alumni's lives.

Widener Magazine is produced by the Office of University Relations in partnership with Alumni and Development. 

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