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Through record-breaking gifts and investing in student support programs, alumni are helping to fuel bold ideas, shape tomorrow’s leaders, and transform the future of learning at Widener.

The Widener-PMC Alumni Council is at the heart of the university's alumni community, and it aims to represent the global alumni network and support the strategic direction of the Alumni Association.

From class reunions and fireside chats to tailgates and traditions, Homecoming 2025 celebrated the university’s history and the growing Pride community who call Widener home.

Jack ’78 and Nancy Dwyer’s gift -- the biggest in Widener’s history -- will rename the nursing program and advance its mission of graduating nurse leaders.

Widener University Delaware Law School celebrates five decades of resilience, impact, and community. From humble beginnings to becoming a cornerstone of legal education in Delaware and beyond, the school’s legacy is defined by its commitment to justice, leadership, and service. This milestone honors the people who built the institution—and challenges the next generation to carry its mission forward.

Communication studies alumni Dakarai Daniel and Andrew Proctor – back together collaborating on projects – scored an Emmy for their work with the Washington Commanders.

In Widener’s occupational therapy program, Lydia Aruffo '25 leveraged innovative 3D printing technology and her health science education to deliver creative, adaptable and cost-effective solutions for clients living with a rare disease.

Widener alumni came together in the Sunshine State for the 16th-annual alumni day at Phillies spring training hosted by the Office of Alumni Engagement.

Six people were recognized in five categories during the university’s 2025 Alumni Awards in April.

A growing number of Pride athletes are adding leadership and professional development opportunities to their resumes, by attending national conferences and learning experiences hosted by the NCAA.