Three-Time Widener Education Alum Works to Inspire the Next Generation of Students
Aliya Covington’s '99 '07 '22 educational journey hasn’t always been easy, but Widener has been her home through it all.
On the inside track, students like you have turned their education into extraordinary careers. Check out their stories.
Aliya Covington’s '99 '07 '22 educational journey hasn’t always been easy, but Widener has been her home through it all.
Andrew Proctor ’19 is the game entertainment producer for the Washington Commanders. His impressive résumé includes work for the Philadelphia Eagles, 76ers, Flyers, and Wings.
Christina Burke ’23 incorporated her many passions – from exercise science, art therapy and exploring nature – into her occupational therapy education to create a meaningful capstone experience and shape her approach to therapy.
Natalie Sassi’s ’23 took the stage at TEDxWidenerUniversity event to raise awareness on human trafficking and added some serious credentials to her résumé in the process.
With support from the Career, Design & Development office, Noah Gilbert’s ’24 co-op transformed his undergraduate career. He's grateful for the experience and can't recommend it enough to his peers.
Janaeyah Reid '24 chose Widener to grow her skills and build on her already extensive career in the social work field.
At Widener, Ariana Hurtado-Day '23 has been gaining career-building experiences, making an impact in the community, and honing her leadership skills — all while making a little history along the way.
A class of 2022 graduate, Michael Fehrle knew that Widener would have the building blocks he needed to start his career.
Maritza Garcia ’25 was attracted to the university’s strong welcoming environment. Now she’s helping to grow that community for others, including for her fellow Latino students.
Alex Kristeller '23 is a two-time championship winning weight thrower but his achievements don’t end there. He’s building on his robotics education and internship to pursue an MBA and become a leader in the field.