Pride Perspectives

Samirah Thompson is fast tracking her dream of working in federal law enforcement with Widener’s accelerated 4+1 criminal justice program.

The Chester Community Clinic gives graduate students like Haily Vaka the opportunity to gain hands-on learning while caring for the community.

Christie Birchall ‘19 chose Widener for its support system. Then, she learned the skills to provide that same support to others.

With two Widener degrees completed, Mamadou Keita is leading a nonprofit that helps young people pursue their own education in his home country of Guinea.

Thanks to Widener’s accelerated physical therapy doctoral program, impactful clinical experiences, and connections forged on campus, Alanna DiBiasi has built a successful career helping military personnel recover from injury.

From managing a university investment fund to multiple internships, DeShawn Ivey ’19 is more than ready to make his mark in the financial world.

Venezuelan native Luis Aguilar found a home at Widener, a place where he could forge strong mentorships and lifelong friendships, and pursue his interests in brain-computer interface research.

In Widener’s state-of-the-art nursing simulation labs, and at clinical rotations at major Philadelphia-area hospitals, Kaylee Horchak has gained a healthy dose of experience preparing for a career in pediatric nursing.

After honing her broadcasting skills on campus and at multiple internships, Danielle Cardona ’18 scored a digital media position with the Philadelphia Eagles.