Blazing New Trails and Helping Others
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.
On the inside track, students like you have turned their education into extraordinary careers. Check out their stories.
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.
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.
Newly naturalized U.S. citizen Dimple Gandevia ’23 ’24 has found her place at Widener, where she has emerged as a campus leader.
As an undergraduate, Cloё Di Flumeri ’23 has built a robust résumé not only academically as a triple major, but through immersive research and internship opportunities.
Taylor Easter’s interest in politics and government roots back to her childhood, but her time at Widener has allowed her to get involved and inspire others to do the same.
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.
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.
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.
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.