Be Recognized for Your Impact

See the achievements your gifts inspire and the recognition that celebrates your role.

From unlocking student potential to strengthening academic programs, philanthropic support fuels progress in profound ways. Explore the stories below to see how donors are helping build a stronger future for Widener.

Celebrating Impact

Jack and Nancy Dwyer smile as they cut the ribbon and confetti flies to unveil the Jack & Nancy Dwyer School of Nursing.

Alumnus Jack Dwyer ’78 - Widener's Largest Gift in its 200+ History

Alumnus Jack Dwyer ’78 and his wife Nancy Dwyer made a $10 million gift to name the new Jack & Nancy Dwyer School of Nursing. 

Additionally, the gift will fuel efforts to reimagine nursing leadership roles with a new, innovative program designed to strengthen leadership capacity for those in director of nursing roles in skilled nursing facilities.

Nancy and I saw that Widener has done a tremendous job with its nursing school and we wanted to contribute to that effort." 

— Jack Dwyer '78

Widener Commonwealth Law Alumnus Douglas M. Wolfberg ’96

Widener Law Commonwealth celebrated its 35th anniversary at a gala in Harrisburg with over 340 alumni, faculty, students, and friends. During the event, alumnus Douglas M. Wolfberg ’96 and his wife Tina donated $250,000 to name the law school’s courtroom the Douglas M. Wolfberg Courtroom. In his remarks, Wolfberg reflected on legacy and giving back, highlighting how generosity can transform students’ lives.

 We all get a legacy, the question is what we’ll do with it. Gifts of any size help students who will go on to become tomorrow’s lawyers, judges, advocates, and leaders. That ripple effect, that’s the real legacy.”

— Douglas M. Wolfberg ’96

Be Recognized

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President's Council

The President’s Council represents the university’s premier community of philanthropic leaders. Alumni, parents, friends, faculty, and staff who make investments $2,500 or more per academic year play a vital role in advancing opportunities that shape the student experience and strengthen the university’s future.

Members of the President’s Council help accelerate strategic priorities, expand access, and fuel innovation across campus. Their leadership-level support creates lasting impact in classrooms, labs, studios, and every space where students learn and grow.

Each year, the university brings President’s Council members together to recognize their commitment and to share the powerful outcomes made possible through their generosity. Through connections with students and university leadership, members see how their support drives meaningful change and helps the university thrive.

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Legacy Society

The Legacy Society honors those who have chosen to shape the future of Widener University through a gift in their will or estate plan. These planned gifts reflect a deep commitment to sustaining opportunities for generations of students and strengthening the long-term vitality of the university.

Members of the Legacy Society help ensure that Widener continues to advance its mission, support academic excellence, and expand access for future students. Their forward-thinking generosity creates an enduring impact that extends well beyond their lifetimes.
By including Widener in their estate plans, Legacy Society members build a lasting foundation for the university’s future and contribute to the continued success of the students and programs they value.