
A Truly Global Community
Widener has seen a significant increase in international applicants and has welcomed students from across the globe, including countries never represented on campus before.

Widener has seen a significant increase in international applicants and has welcomed students from across the globe, including countries never represented on campus before.

In recent years, female students, especially those of diverse backgrounds, have emerged in key leaderships roles on campus, including the current all-female Student Government Association executive board.

Two new grant opportunities demonstrate how Widener鈥檚 partnerships with high-profile Philadelphia-area employers benefit students in pursuit of their degrees.
From Living Learning Communities to Gender Inclusive Housing, Widener has intentionally built communities that bring together students of similar backgrounds, interests, and academic pursuits to further support and promote camaraderie on campus.

International student-athletes have found a second home playing for the Pride. Embraced by the campus, these students bring new perspectives, both on the field and off.

Widener University鈥檚 leadership in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion has attracted the attention of a prominent national higher education publication.

A small but mighty team of nursing students, professors, and mentors are celebrating a big win for the new Project PRIDE, a program designed to increase diversity within the School of Nursing and the field overall.

Meet Kiara Allison, who joins Widener as Title IX coordinator and equal opportunity officer, and hear how her work supports students and the wider university community.

Shaun Harper, one of the nation鈥檚 most highly respected racial equity scholars, spoke to the Widener community about how colleges and universities can move beyond words and performative action to become more anti-racist.

Guided by the ethos 鈥淲e鈥檙e All Widener,鈥 the university explores the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on this national holiday and echoes his commitment to a more just world through our actions and programs.