
Why I Give Back: Larissa Gillespie ’98 ‘00
Larissa Gillespie's time at Widener began as a student and grew into a career full of supporting students to succeed both on and off the field.

Larissa Gillespie's time at Widener began as a student and grew into a career full of supporting students to succeed both on and off the field.

Internships can provide valuable learning opportunities and hands-on skills for students. Recently, a group of students from majors across the university completed Widener’s first international internships.

Struggling in class? Trying to strike a healthy balance between school and life commitments? Want accountability to maintain strong grades? The Office of Student Success can help.

Widener is home to many sets of siblings, past and present, who have fallen in love with the school and passed down their pride to the next generation.
From class reunions and dedications to lectures and tailgates, this year’s Homecoming saw a record turnout in celebration of the university’s traditions and the growing Pride community who call Widener home.

A corpse flower owned and nurtured by Professor Stephen Madigosky bloomed in Kirkbride hall.

For the second year in a row, Widener and the Philadelphia Union hosted area high school students for a series of field trips to learn the ins and outs of working in the professional sports world.

Even during the summer Widener is bustling with student researchers as part of the Summer Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (SURCA) program.

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.