Widener was the presenting partner for the Philadelphia Union’s match against D.C. United which brought out students, faculty, staff, and alumni to cheer on the team and its thriving partnership with the university.
Widener welcomed the 2028 first-year students who represent the largest and most diverse class in university history, breaking last year’s record-setting numbers.
Widener’s extensive partnerships connect many of the university’s values: service to others, a legacy of giving back, commitment to innovation and leading the way for the next generation.
The Widener University Observatory perched atop Kirkbride Hall is a stellar place for area stargazers to gather and see the celestial sights.
The multi-year partnership between Widener and neighboring Philadelphia Union has found the back of the net, again and again, creating opportunities, experiences, and much more for the university community.
For Mike and Marietta Borinski, who met at Widener in the 1970s, giving back means helping to shape innovative opportunities like they experienced as students.
On the eve of Commencement, the undergraduates of Class of 2024, the so-called Covid class, reflect on what they lost, but more importantly, on what they’ve gained – resilience, perspective, appreciation for the small things, and a truly unique college experience.
A new partnership with TELUS Health offers students a comprehensive wellness app for mental health support and resources, emphasizing accessibility and convenience.
As a teen, I protested racism by skipping school on Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday. Now that we recognize him with a federal holiday – and I’m an educator – I teach my Widener students about the joys of public service.
Roll out the red carpet… it’s award season here at Widener and we’re taking a look back at 2023.