Widener University

Widener University announced the students named to its homecoming court for 2024. Homecoming was celebrated over the week of Oct. 21, and culminated with the football game at Leslie C. Quick Jr. Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 25. The court was presented at halftime.

Widener University, in partnership with WCAU-TV NBC10 and Telemundo62, is proud to recognize the 137 winners of the Widener University High School Leadership Awards for 2024. Over more than a decade, the university has recognized more than 1,300 students from high schools in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware who demonstrated leadership within their communities.

Widener University recently inducted 32 undergraduate students to its prestigious university ambassador program. The inductees bring to 71 the total number of students who assist the university as ambassadors, championing Widener's values and legacy and communicating university hospitality to a variety of constituents.

Widener University has announced the students named to its homecoming court for 2023. Homecoming was celebrated over the week of Oct. 9, and culminated with the football game at Leslie C. Quick Jr. Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 14. The court was presented at halftime.

Widener University, in partnership with WCAU-TV NBC10 and Telemundo62, is proud to recognize the 104 winners of the Widener University High School Leadership Awards for 2023. Over more than a decade, the university has recognized more than 1,400 students from high schools in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware who demonstrated leadership within their communities.

Widener University announced the students named to its homecoming court for 2022. Homecoming was celebrated over the week of Oct. 10, and culminated with the football game at Leslie C. Quick Jr. Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 15. The court was presented at halftime.

Widener University announced the students named to its homecoming court for 2021. Homecoming was celebrated over the week of Oct. 11, and culminated with the football game at Leslie C. Quick Jr. Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 16. The court was presented at halftime.

Widener University has recognized local high school students for outstanding leadership and civic contributions. With nominations from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, the High School Leadership Awards program recognizes young leaders who have made a difference in their communities.

Widener University, in partnership with WCAU-TV NBC10 and Telemundo62, is proud to recognize the 107 winners of the Widener University High School Leadership Awards for 2022. Over more than a decade, the university has recognized more than 1,400 students from high schools in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware who demonstrated leadership within their communities.

Widener University has recognized area high school students for outstanding leadership and civic contributions. In partnership with WCAU-TV NBC10, the university's awards program has honored 160 students from high schools throughout the region for their abilities to stand up for what is right, address a wrong and make a difference in their communities or schools. Honorees gathered for a virtual award event Friday, Nov. 6 where they heard remarks from NBC10's Tracy Davidson, Widener University President Julie E. Wollman and others, including Jason LeVasseur, a leadership speaker and workshop facilitator, who gave the keynote address.

Widener University students earn certificates in leadership.

Widener University was pleased to welcome 14 students in the 2019 freshmen class who have enrolled at the university as Apogee Scholars. Apogee Scholars are recognized by the Oskin Leadership Institute at Widener for their high potential to lead positive change on campus and in their communities. The students were all recipients of Widener High School Leadership Awards, and each received a $20,000 scholarship to attend Widener.

Widener University is proud to recognize nine undergraduate students who have been named Millennium Fellows through a highly selective national leadership development program presented by the United Nations Academic Impact and the Millennium Campus Network.

Six students from Widener University attended the Collegiate Leadership Competition recently for the Mid-Atlantic region.

A group of seven Widener University honors students enrolled in a Political Science class on State and Local Government recently traveled with Associate Professor Wes Leckrone to Harrisburg for Student Aid Advocacy Day.

Widener University, one of the nation's premier universities for civic engagement and applied leadership, in partnership with WCAU-TV NBC10, is proud to recognize the 2019 winners of the Widener University High School Leadership Awards.

Widener University crowned biology major Theresa Tran as homecoming queen and nursing major Jeremiah McFarland as homecoming king on Oct. 13.

Widener University is pleased to welcome 15 freshmen who have enrolled at the university as Apogee Scholars.

Widener University recently sent two teams of students to compete in the Collegiate Leadership Competition for the the mid-Atlantic region.

Widener University congratulates the recipients of the 2018 Student Leadership Awards, presented to individuals and organizations that contribute to the university experience.

Emily Floreen has been named to the newly-created Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP) Student Aid Advocacy Council. The new council was established in September to involve more students in the process of advocating with legislators on critical issues surrounding student aid.

Widener University students earn leadership certificates

Student leaders took part in the university's event at the National Constitution Center, where they each led small-group discussions on finding common ground.

Five Widener University students were commissioned as a second lieutenants in the U.S. Army through the ROTC program at Widener University.

Widener University recognizes area high school students for outstanding leadership and civic contributions

A group of Widener Law Commonwealth alumni were sworn in to the Pennsylvania Bar.

Fifteen incoming freshmen at Widener University have been selected for the Presidential Service Corps/Bonner Leaders 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. The following incoming freshmen from the area were selected this year:

Nine Widener University freshmen have been named Apogee Scholars by the Oskin Leadership Institute at Widener recognizing their high potential for leading change on campus and in their communities. The students are also recipients of the Widener High School Leadership Award and received a $20,000 scholarship to attend Widener.

ROTC Cadets from Widener University's Dauntless Battalion were honored recently at an annual awards ceremony.

Thirty-five Widener University students completed the Leadership Certificate Program offered through the Oskin Leadership Institute.