Impact Stories

Despite unpredictable circumstances created by the pandemic, Widener’s clinics and centers remain committed to serving its constituents through virtual connections and support.

As part of a new partnership with Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research, Inc., a student-faculty chemistry team are testing detergents to determine which is most effective at cleaning oil from the feathers of affected wildlife.

A faculty-student research team was awarded $50,000 in state funding to develop innovative solutions to a leading problem in 3D printing and manufacturing.

The Widener University School of Business Administration launches a new major in sport and event management to give students the opportunity to work one-on-one with industry leaders from major Philadelphia sports teams and event venues.

Widener communication studies and political science students experienced the New Hampshire primary firsthand on a four-day trip to the early primary state.

A mentoring relationship between a nursing faculty member and her doctoral student – now an alumna – developed into a professional collaboration that is producing applicable research to returning service members.

Each year Widener students field full-time job offers from their co-op employers - in many cases months ahead of graduation.

Robotics engineering students are gaining an early introduction to the cutting-edge and diverse robotics industry through co-ops that offer hands-on, real-world experience.

Profile of 1980 alumnus Terry Halvorsen, a history graduate who spent decades in military/public service and now works as an executive at Samsung Electronics.

The Health Resources and Services Administration awarded Sanjay Nath, associate professor of graduate clinical psychology, a three-year, $1.35 million grant to launch an integrated care treatment program for individuals who battle Opioid Use Disorder and Substance Use Disorders.