Biology student observing turtles in lab

Impact Stories

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From groundbreaking lab work to working the dirt at an Alternative Spring Break site, from consulting small businesses to developing national models for excellence in patient care, we've got no shortage of success stories we're thrilled to share with our donors. Scroll down to explore some of our greatest accomplishments of the past few years, all made possible by gifts from donors like you.

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Devin Hartnett Esports Varsity Coach

April 10, 2019

Widener Athletics Hires First Ever Esports Coach

Devin Hartnett joins university as the first head coach of the Esports program.

Robot in New Robotics Lab

March 27, 2019

Engineering Celebrates New Robotics Lab

Engineering students, faculty and alumni were in attendance to celebrate the opening of the new robotics lab in Kirkbride Hall on March 14.

March 20, 2019

Rise of Robotics

From day one, robotics engineering students gain hands-on experiences and develop leadership skills to prepare for this cutting-edge field.

Changing Majors Student

January 9, 2019

Paving the Way

Changing majors can feel daunting. But a network of support helps students find their paths to personal and professional success.

Widener Pride flags and Old Main building

November 28, 2018

New International Engineering Fellowship

New endowed engineering fellowship supports international research opportunities

Widener and Milton Hershey School Partner to Support Low-Income, First-Generation Students

November 28, 2018

Point of Pride: Widener and Milton Hershey School Partner to Support Low-Income, First-Generation Students

Milton Hershey School and Widener University have entered a partnership that creates new opportunities for financially disadvantaged students who are the first in their families to pursue...