Pride Perspectives

At Widener, Desiree Junfijiah ’23 continues to work to see more women, and women of color, follow her into tech fields. She’s on a mission to raise awareness and to support and inspire the next generation.

Two-time Widener graduate Ryan Raiker teaches the next generation of students at his alma mater, all while making a name for himself in the marketing, technology, and automation industries.

Through his academics, support from his professors, and campus leadership opportunities, Brandon Matambo ‘23 has fostered the knowledge and skills to take on world-class experiences.

Motivated by the financial, academic, and emotional support he received as a Widener student, Patton Vo ’15 is spearheading scholarship initiatives and continuing to leave his mark on his alma mater.

Dante DiBattista ’17 nearly failed out of Widener his first year. But a strong campus support system, hard work, and time for self-discovery helped him find his path.

Thanks to a partnership between Widener and nearby Crozer Health, Danielle Laskowski ’22 is well on her way to a successful and rewarding career in diagnostic medical sonography.

Widener's small class sizes and hands-on learning experiences helped two-time civil engineering graduate Kevin Brown '09 '14 turn an early interest in the field into a rewarding career.

Anna Cooney has earned an All-American honor in track and field, and a nursing excellence award in her clinical work. Both her athletic and academic pursuits have taught her how to adjust and adapt to whatever comes her way.

While at Widener, Hannah Berard ’22 has had the chance to volunteer in Chester, intern with the U.S. Embassy in Pakistan, and sail around the world – all experiences helping her nurture her passion for giving back.

Undergraduate experience researching cancer, Alzheimer’s, and even COVID-19 treatment options revealed Juliette DiFlumeri’s ‘21 passion for neuroscience and laid the groundwork to pursue a dual MD/PhD degree.