Student News

Two new grant opportunities demonstrate how Widener’s partnerships with high-profile Philadelphia-area employers benefit students in pursuit of their degrees.

Widener has announced a new, multi-year partnership agreement with the Philadelphia Union, making Widener the Official University of the Philadelphia Union, Subaru Park, and WSFS Bank Sportsplex.

The university’s connections to the Philadelphia Eagles run deep, as numerous students and alumni have worked for the franchise.

Sarah Swager joins Widener with more than 30 years of experience in student affairs, with a passion for fostering student success and cultivating a positive campus experience for all.

A new partnership between Widener University and The Jed Foundation (JED) will place greater emphasis on mental health at the university and solidify Widener’s commitment to this vital component of well-being.

Though it was hard to narrow down, we bring you the best of 2022.

From Living Learning Communities to Gender Inclusive Housing, Widener has intentionally built communities that bring together students of similar backgrounds, interests, and academic pursuits to further support and promote camaraderie on campus.

We sat down with Anthony Pluretti, campus safety director and winner of the 2022 Campus Safety Higher Education Director of the Year award by Campus Safety magazine, to talk about his leadership strategy, how he approaches engaging with the Widener community, and his vision for the campus safety department.

From study advice to puppies to self-care, we humbly offer you our best tips for surviving and thriving in the last days of fall semester. Did we mention puppies?

Widener students have a history of being politically engaged citizens and having exceptional voter turnout.