Impact Stories

During the 2022-23 academic year, Widener's alumni, parents, staff, and friends stepped up to make gifts to Widener that helped us prepare the next generation of Widener's graduates - 1,375 of them...

Thanks to the generosity of donors like you, scholarships empower students to unlock their true potential and pursue their dreams without the weight of financial constraints. We asked our scholarship recipients to share their experiences. In this video, you will hear directly from students whose lives have been positively transformed by donor scholarships.

Who could have known that recent graduate Evan Davis’ (c/o 2021, MBA 2022) decision to attend Widener University would come down to a yellow pen? “Part of our high school requirements was to attend a...

After learning about the small class sizes at Widener University while visiting her county college fair, civil engineering student Catie Sengstock knew she had to give Widener a second look. “I had...

Widener University’s second annual #Roar4Widener Day of Giving showed significant gains in donors, gifts, and dollars raised this year compared to last year, helping to put even more resources in the...

Two new grant opportunities demonstrate how Widener’s partnerships with high-profile Philadelphia-area employers benefit students in pursuit of their degrees.

As a high school senior in Northeast Philadelphia, Michael Fehrle '22 knew about Widener University. It was one of several schools on his list as he considered his options for college. But once he...

A bachelor’s degree in biology from Widener took Raymond Lucci to many wonderful corners of the earth and back again. Now retired from his job as a biology and chemistry teacher for the School...

Students often turn down or turn away from unpaid internships in their fields because of economic considerations. A new, donor-funded program is designed to help overcome the financial barrier.

Thanks to the love and support of her father, the advocation of her advisor, and transformative opportunities at Widener, Neeta Basantkumar ’04 has made her dreams come true. Now, she is working to make dreams come true for future Widener students.