Success Stories

The road to medical school is a long and challenging one. But with support from three academic advisors, and with guidance from alumni, Michaela Jemison is building toward her goal of being a doctor through Widener’s pre-medical pathway program.

A unique partnership allows future physicians like Jason Beiriger to earn a medical degree and master’s degree in five years.

Jose-Luis Vasquez is the first in his family to earn not only an undergraduate degree, but also a graduate degree. He has used lessons learned in Widener’s education master’s program to help others accomplish the same.

Samantha Peisino has juggled one major and two minors while leaning on faculty and staff for tutoring help to prepare for the LSAT. Now serving as an intern in the Delaware County District Attorney’s Office, she’s ready for the jump to law school and a career in the criminal justice system.

Kelly Quinn’s paths to her degrees may have been roundabout. But she’s propelled to use her leadership skills to accelerate her career and improve the lives of others.

School of Business Administration alumna launches internships and then a career at the world’s largest aerospace company.

Widener’s flexible MBA helps an international student excel in human resources career abroad.

Opportunities to partner on faculty research and collaborate across disciplines put Li Lock on track to a position at a regional Planned Parenthood tasked with investigating and teaching sexual health and wellness.

Close faculty mentorships, transformational experiences on campus and abroad, and the opportunity to take on leadership roles, have all prepared Zan Usmani ’21 to sink his teeth into his next step: a career in dentistry.

Through the doctoral program in K-12 educational leadership, Jeanne McCarthy ’20 was prepared to make the leap into the world of online education. The research she conducted at Widener continues to guide her career today.