Impact Stories

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.

The expansion of health science programs in the College of Health & Human Services and School of Nursing is bolstering Widener’s interprofessional learning approach that has set the programs apart and put students on track to becoming competent and compassionate clinicians.

Renovations to Academic Center North, Cottee Hall, and the Chester Community Clinic in the newly renamed Julie E. Wollman Hall will help facilitate and support Widener’s focus on interprofessional learning.

Through his academics, support from his professors, and campus leadership opportunities, Brandon Matambo ‘23 has fostered the knowledge and skills to take on world-class experiences.

Motivated by the financial, academic, and emotional support he received as a Widener student, Patton Vo ’15 is spearheading scholarship initiatives and continuing to leave his mark on his alma mater.

As part of Homecoming 2021, the School of Business Administration hosted a Career Day conference connecting students with industry experts and alumni.

This year’s Homecoming offers something for everyone – a renewal of many of the on-campus traditions and events, as well as a slate of virtual programming. The weekend also marks the public kickoff of Widener’s bicentennial celebration.

After successful nursing careers at Widener, two graduates joined forces on social media to share their medical journeys and mentor future health care professionals.