Widener University
Widener University is a dynamic, nationally recognized institution offering career-focused programs in arts, sciences, engineering, nursing, business, and law.
With hands-on learning and a strong focus on leadership, Widener prepares students for real-world success and civic impact.
Address: One University Pl, Chester, PA 19013
Phone: (888) 943-3637
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Bucks County Mom Gets Life-Changing Robotic Arm from Widener University
Bucks County mom Victoria Nedza is embracing newfound independence thanks to a custom-built robotic arm designed by an occupational therapy team at Widener University, writes…
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Veteran of Sales and Business Development Sets New Standard for Growth at West Chester-Based MyOfficeOps
As neighbors and friends for more than a quarter-century, Steve Rickel and Mark Mehok have known each other for quite some time. That personal relationship…
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Chester Must Embrace Itself as a College Town, Mayor Says
Chester can emerge from bankruptcy and experience an economic resurrection if it leverages its position as a college town to Widener University. That was a…
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Widener Physical Therapy Professor Receives Fulbright Scholar Award
Widener University’s Kripa Dholakia, an assistant professor in the university’s Institute for Physical Therapy Education, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to Rwanda…
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Widener Engineering Awarded Nearly $280,000 in Grants to Advance Innovation Across Industries
Faculty in Widener University’s School of Engineering have been awarded grants from federal and state institutions designed to advance student research experiences and industry innovations.…
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Widener University’s Delaware Law Clinics Create the Foundations for Legal Practice
Students at the Delaware Law School have the opportunity to get valuable and informative hands-on experience working with real clients through the school’s law clinics.…
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Widener Engineering Professor Awarded Nearly $200,000 from National Science Foundation
Dr. Ali Hamza, PhD, assistant professor of electrical engineering at Widener University, has been awarded approximately $200,000 in grant funding from the prestigious Engineering Research…
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Drexel Hill Native Natasha Camy Has Journeyed From Referee to Team Owner
Archbishop Carroll High School graduate Natasha Camy is a veteran referee who has officiated all the big games—BIG 10 conference playoffs, SEC conference playoffs, and…
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Widener Student Research Survey Grows from Chester Roots to International Partnerships
Widener student research is a vital hands-on experience and faculty are always finding new and creative ways to get students involved, writes Nicole Carera, Widener…
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Robert J. Bruce of Newtown Square, Widener President Emeritus, Remembered
Robert Bruce, president emeritus of Widener University for 20 years, who also served as a former history teacher, mentor and volunteer, died April 19 at…
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Widener Disaster Drill Gives Real Life Experience to Nursing Students
It was a nightmare scenario Widener University hopes never comes. A tornado touched down on campus and now a large crowd of students who had…
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Lisa Grimm Named Dean of Widener University’s College of Arts & Sciences
Dr. Lisa Grimm has been named dean of Widener University’s College of Arts & Sciences effective July 1, following the retirement of David Leaman, who has served…
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PECO’s Sabrina Brooks Named to City and State PA’s List of Women Blazing New Trails Across the Commonwealth
Sabrina Brooks, PECO’s Director of Customer Strategy and Governance and a board member at the African American Museum in Philadelphia, has been named to City…
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Widener University’s FAFSA Action Week Supports Students Applying for Financial Aid
Widener University is providing financial aid programs and policy changes to assist students in understanding the college financial aid process as the federal government declares…
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The Guinness Book of World Records Named West Chester Man the Tallest Actor in the World
Actor Matthew McGrory was once named the world’s tallest actor by the Guinness Book of World Records as he stood at 7 feet, 6 inches.…
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Delaware County Leadership: Courtney Kelly, Executive Director of Admission, Widener University
Courtney Kelly, executive director of admission at Widener University, spoke to DELCO Today about growing up in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. She stayed active in sports and…
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Three Delaware County College Teams Enter NCAA Tournament
Swarthmore, Eastern University, and Widener University, all NCAA Division III teams, will take part in the NCAA Tournament this year, writes Matt Leon for KYW…
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Widener University Honors Student Winners of the 13th Annual High School Leadership Awards
Widener University, in partnership with NBC10 and Telemundo62, announced the winners of the 13th annual Widener University High School Leadership Awards. The awards recognize high…
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