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The lifelong value of a Widener education is rooted in a commitment to the professional and personal development of each student. Widener University is a private institution known for its commitment to the personal and professional success of every student, where academic experiences are distinguished by excellence and students develop the leadership qualities employers seek. Core values of respect, integrity and excellence are reflected in an outstanding student experience provided through an agile, innovative and inclusive approach to learning. Industry-shaping faculty provide close, personal mentorship and share powerful connections that help students build professional networks. Recognized as one of the Philadelphia region’s leading universities, Widener offers programs and experiences that empower our community of learners to discover and create better futures as scholars, leaders and globally engaged citizens. Visit the university website at widener.edu.

Alumni: did you start a new job or receive a promotion? Did you get engaged, married, or experience another noteworthy l...
10/23/2026

Alumni: did you start a new job or receive a promotion? Did you get engaged, married, or experience another noteworthy life event?

Amazing! Now get the celebratory recognition you deserve by sharing the big news with your Widener community.

Share update here: https://alumni.widener.edu/alumni/celebrate-share/share-your-news

OR email update: [email protected]

Your update could be featured on our website, in the Widener magazine, and on our social media!

Widener University Alumni

10/21/2026

The battery in your phone. The sneakers on your feet. The shampoo you used this AM.

All these things were manufactured by a chemical engineer!

Plus chemical engineering has the highest mid-career median salary of all engineering fields, and is the most resistant to AI job loss.

What’s not to love!? Plus studying chemical engineering at Widener gives you access to co-op experiences, industry expert professors, the 4+1 program & more!

Info: widener.edu/ChemicalEngineering

Widener University Engineering

10/20/2026

Siri replay HOCO weekend but from above 🐦

Widener University Alumni

Class of 2031: set your notification to apply to Widener today! (also be sure to sleep bc that’s important too)Apps are ...
10/19/2026

Class of 2031: set your notification to apply to Widener today! (also be sure to sleep bc that’s important too)

Apps are open & we'll take a look as soon as we receive yours.

Interested in applying early action? Deadline is Nov. 1. Get your decision by Thanksgiving

widener.edu/apply

You made it. You earned it. You deserve it.Have a great fall break 🍁 🍂
10/16/2026

You made it. You earned it. You deserve it.

Have a great fall break 🍁 🍂

Widener University Athletics inducted 8 former athletes, including the nationally recognized basketball coach Phil Marte...
10/14/2026

Widener University Athletics inducted 8 former athletes, including the nationally recognized basketball coach Phil Martelli, into our Athletics Hall of Fame during Homecoming Weekend.

The inaugural recipient of the Peter J. Rohana Award for Service to Widener Athletics was also inducted.

In addition to Martelli, the group included:

* Lou DeRogatis ’83, men’s basketball
* Kate Dellinger Doherty ’13, women’s basketball
* Devon “Tony” Brown ’00, track and field
* Joseph V. Carter Jr. ’65, football, wrestling and track
* Dave Duffy ’89, football
* Laura Harris Francisco ’14, swimming
* Erica R. Szpynda ’14, women’s track and field
* Peter J. Rohana ’66, football and leadership for athletics support

Read more: https://www.widener.edu/news/news-archive/eight-alumni-athletes-inducted-widener-athletics-hall-fame

10/10/2026

The sights AND sounds of HOCO 🔊

Congrats to our 2026 Homecoming Royalty — Daejah Purnell and Nate McLarney 👑 And big shoutout to the other members of th...
10/10/2026

Congrats to our 2026 Homecoming Royalty — Daejah Purnell and Nate McLarney 👑

And big shoutout to the other members of the Homecoming Court:

* Cami Rico
* Mike Gargano
* Mellady Durante
* Allana Gray
* Rita Ossai
* Sarah Babb

Saturdays are for HOCOBeautiful day to welcome our alumni home, to cheer on the Pride, and to celebrate Widener 💙 💛 🦁
10/10/2026

Saturdays are for HOCO

Beautiful day to welcome our alumni home, to cheer on the Pride, and to celebrate Widener 💙 💛 🦁

Your Playlist. Your People. Your Homecoming.Kicking off HOCO Weekend with the HOCO Carnival 🎡
10/09/2026

Your Playlist. Your People. Your Homecoming.

Kicking off HOCO Weekend with the HOCO Carnival 🎡

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Chester, PA
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