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.
New student move in day on the Chester campus is featured in this segment. President Stacey Robertson is interviewed sharing about Widener's goal to make move in as seamless as possible for new students and families.
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Widener welcomed new students to the Chester campus for move-in days Aug. 17 and 18. In this article, President Stacey Robertson is quoted about Widener's commitment to a smooth experience. C.R.E.W. Leader and nursing major Ziraya Snowden '29 shares about the energy of the days and her role as a student leader. First year students Brianna Croxton '30 and Mia Stendardo '30 also shared about their experience moving into their residence halls.
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Commonwealth Law School has entered into a new partnership agreement with York College that will allow students the opportunity to earn both a bachelor's degree and a juris doctor in six years. Dean andré douglas pond cummings is quoted sharing his excitement and about the benefits of this partnership.
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