Pride Perspectives

As a freshman, Donya Moore rubbed shoulders with sport and event venue professionals, leading to her first internship at Hershey Entertainment and Resorts.

As a student at Widener, Jeremiah McFarland ’19 developed the leadership skills that he now uses to treat patients and will soon employ to help prepare future health care practitioners.

Aidan Looby ’21 emerged as a campus leader by taking risks and trying new things, including starting his own podcast to help showcase the research of Widener students and faculty members.

When West Africa native Monjama Korngor migrated to the United States, she sought a career change to nursing. Widener’s powerhouse graduate nursing programs gave Korngor the support and guidance to not only advance in her career, but excel as a leader and earn national recognition for her research.

The road to medical school is a long and challenging one. But with support from three academic advisors, and with guidance from alumni, Michaela Jemison is building toward her goal of being a doctor through Widener’s pre-medical pathway program.

A unique partnership allows future physicians like Jason Beiriger to earn a medical degree and master’s degree in five years.

Jose-Luis Vasquez is the first in his family to earn not only an undergraduate degree, but also a graduate degree. He has used lessons learned in Widener’s education master’s program to help others accomplish the same.

Samantha Peisino has juggled one major and two minors while leaning on faculty and staff for tutoring help to prepare for the LSAT. Now serving as an intern in the Delaware County District Attorney’s Office, she’s ready for the jump to law school and a career in the criminal justice system.

Kelly Quinn’s paths to her degrees may have been roundabout. But she’s propelled to use her leadership skills to accelerate her career and improve the lives of others.

School of Business Administration alumna launches internships and then a career at the world’s largest aerospace company.