Matthew Nathan of Trevose Inducted into Honor Society at Widener University

2011 May 13

Matthew Nathan of Trevose, Pa., who is pursuing a(n) electrical engineering/physics degree at Widener University, was recently inducted into the Widener chapter of Kappa Theta Epsilon, the National Honor Society for Cooperative Education.

Kappa Theta Epsilon was established in 1957 for the purpose of promoting academic achievement and recognizing outstanding students participating in cooperative education. To be inducted, students must exhibit superior scholarship, exemplary character and distinguished personal qualities.

The 18 students inducted served at 22 different cooperative education worksites and have an average grade point average of 3.5.

Widener University is a private, metropolitan university that connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention, and experiential learning are key components of the Widener experience. A comprehensive doctorate-granting university, Widener is comprised of eight schools and colleges that offer liberal arts and sciences, professional and pre-professional curricula leading to associate, baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees. The university's campuses in Chester, Exton, and Harrisburg, Pa., and Wilmington, Del., serve some 6,700 students. Visit the university website, www.widener.edu.