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Nicolette Mowry
  • psychology
  • Millersville, Pa.

Nicolette Mowry of Millersville Named to Widener University Presidential Service Corps/Bonner Leader Program

2016 Aug 25

Nicolette Mowry, a freshman psychology major from Millersville, Pa., was one of only 15 freshmen at Widener University selected for the Presidential Service Corps/Bonner Leader Program.

Select freshmen are chosen each year for the Presidential Service Corps/Bonner Leader Program based on their high school academic record, commitment to serving their communities, and leadership potential.

Students in the program volunteer 300 hours of service with a community partner in the city of Chester each year, and commit to an annual international service trip for alternative spring break. In addition, students participate in training and enrichment activities that help them develop leadership skills.

Each PSC/Bonner Leader receives an annual $5,000 scholarship in addition to any need-based financial aid or academic based scholarships.

Widener launched the Presidential Service Corps in 2002 with the belief that an education includes both fostering students' intellectual growth and developing them into socially responsible citizens. The PSC affiliated with the Bonner Leader Program in 2010.

Through sustained partnerships with colleges and congregations, the Corella and Bertram F. Bonner Foundation seeks to improve the lives of individuals and communities by helping meet the basic needs of nutrition and educational opportunity. Collectively, the Bonner Programs at more than 60 campuses nationwide now engage roughly 3,000 students annually.

Widener University is a private, metropolitan university that connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention, leadership development 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's, baccalaureate's, master's, and doctoral degrees. The university's campuses in Chester and Harrisburg, Pa., and Wilmington, Del., are proud to be tobacco-free. Visit the university website, www.widener.edu.