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Widener celebrated the accomplishments of nearly 1,400 graduates over a series of ceremonies on Memorial Field.

Driven by student demand and growing diversity on campus, chapters of two historically Black fraternities – Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. – have been reactivated on campus.

Leading an organization dedicated to professional and personal networking, community service, and student success is no small feat, but Widener’s Alumni Council does all this and more.

On October 14, 2022, Widener inducted its fifth Athletics Hall of Fame class: Annette Angelotti Reiter '83, Laurie Barbour Eriksen '82, Tony Caia '50, Rich Grzeszkowiak '80, Gibson Ivery '77, Lou Stevens '88, and the 1981 national championship football team.

We're excited to bring you our new podcast Far and Widener! In this first interview, Greg Potter interviews Widener University President Stacey Robertson.

Take a look at some photos and figures from this year’s Homecoming celebration.

In August, the White House announced the Student Debt Relief Plan, a comprehensive policy that will implement a series of debt forgiveness measures for eligible federal loan borrowers. As a potential recipient of this relief, we want to make you aware of key details of this plan, how it may apply to you, and important next steps.

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.