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The lifelong value of a Widener education is rooted in a commitment to the professional and personal development of each student. Widener University is a private institution known for its commitment to the personal and professional success of every student, where academic experiences are distinguished by excellence and students develop the leadership qualities employers seek. Core values of respect, integrity and excellence are reflected in an outstanding student experience provided through an agile, innovative and inclusive approach to learning. Industry-shaping faculty provide close, personal mentorship and share powerful connections that help students build professional networks. Recognized as one of the Philadelphia region’s leading universities, Widener offers programs and experiences that empower our community of learners to discover and create better futures as scholars, leaders and globally engaged citizens. Visit the university website at widener.edu.

10/07/2026

Introducing a new video series called “You Might Be Wondering,” where we dive into the history of Widener traditions, the background of places & people, and other things on campus that make you just say 🤔

We’re sweeping into this new venture (see what we did there!) with the Homecoming Broom Drill 🧹

Each year at HOCO, our Pennsylvania Military College alums march with brooms during the football game. Here's why...

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This month, we once again teamed up with the Philadelphia Union to host Work in Sports, a series of field trips for high...
10/07/2026

This month, we once again teamed up with the Philadelphia Union to host Work in Sports, a series of field trips for high schoolers to learn about the many career opportunities in professional sports.

While many of this year’s attendees are just beginning to think about their college and career plans, some former Work in Sports field trip attendees are already putting future career plans into motion at Widener.

First-year Widener student Parker Jimenez attended the field trip in 2024 when he was a junior at Springfield High School. He knew about Widener but wasn’t really thinking about his college plans at the time.

“I didn’t really know what to do when I was choosing a major, but I love sports, and I knew I wanted to be in the business school." ~ Parker Jimenez

Now a sport and event management major, he’s hoping to follow in the footsteps of some of the career options he learned about at the field trip.

Read more: https://www.widener.edu/news/news-archive/widener-and-philadelphia-union-bring-sports-career-paths-life-high-school-field-trips

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Widener Dining has won the prestigious Edwin R. Golden Award for Inclusive Excellence from the National Association of C...
10/06/2026

Widener Dining has won the prestigious Edwin R. Golden Award for Inclusive Excellence from the National Association of College Auxiliary Services, or NACAS!

Our campus dining program was recognized for Kitchen 101, a collaborative teaching kitchen initiative from our International Student Services team and Aramark Collegiate Hospitality that focused on international cuisine.

The award recognizes the program's success in creating meaningful opportunities for cultural exchange, inclusion and belonging through food.

Read more: https://www.widener.edu/news/noteworthy/widener-dining-services-wins-prestigious-edwin-r-golden-award

HOCO kicks off next week 🦁💙💛Rally your Widener crew and come home for days filled with connection, tradition & celebrati...
10/02/2026

HOCO kicks off next week 🦁💙💛

Rally your Widener crew and come home for days filled with connection, tradition & celebration — all leading to Homecoming Tailgate Village & Wild Zone on Saturday, Oct. 10!

Don’t miss out — registration closes TODAY, Oct. 2!

Register: widener.edu/homecoming

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10/01/2026

Careers in pro sports go way beyond the playing field!

Area high school students got a behind-the-scenes look this week through our 4th annual Widener / Philadelphia Union Work in Sports experience!

Students from St. Augustine Preparatory School, Upper Merion High School, Springfield Township High School, and Archmere Academy joined us at Subaru Park and WSFS Bank Sportsplex to learn from Widener faculty & students, and Union staff.

Topics included fan & game-day experience, hospitality, communications & public relations, sport physical therapy, and ticketing & sales.

We're so proud to be the official university of the Philadelphia Union and to be able to offer such unique experiences!

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Take the old Operation board game but make it 2026! That’s what our new Anatomage Table in the Widener University Jack &...
09/28/2026

Take the old Operation board game but make it 2026! That’s what our new Anatomage Table in the Widener University Jack & Nancy Dwyer School of Nursing looks like.

But it isn’t a game. It’s a life-sized virtual dissection tool designed to provide students with an immersive, three-dimensional understanding of the human body.

The Anatomage Table allows students to explore realistic anatomy & visualize clinical procedures, including how IVs and catheters move through the human body. Students can also examine real clinical cases involving conditions such as cancer, stroke, and trauma.

“Our goal is to blend foundational science with hands-on clinical training. Ultimately, this technology gives our nursing graduates a deeper, 3D understanding of the human body, leading to safer and more confident patient care.” ~ Teresa Lamarra, Director of the Center for Simulation

Plus no scary buzzing when you touch the wrong thing… or at least we hope!

(*checks the score, double checks the standings, breathes a sigh of relief*)Bring on Red October ❤️Philadelphia Phillies
09/27/2026

(*checks the score, double checks the standings, breathes a sigh of relief*)

Bring on Red October ❤️

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Showcasing undergrad student research!Today we held our annual Summer Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (SU...
09/25/2026

Showcasing undergrad student research!

Today we held our annual Summer Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (SURCA) Symposium with students presenting their projects.

The SURCA program offers a high-impact experience through faculty-mentored undergraduate research, collaborative engagement, and a student-faculty learning community.

Congrats to all our presenters!!

Need a job after graduation? How about an internship or co-op for next year? Our Office of Career Design and Development...
09/24/2026

Need a job after graduation? How about an internship or co-op for next year?

Our Office of Career Design and Development hosts a number of on-campus career fairs throughout the academic year to directly connect students with employers looking to hire.

At a recent Widener School of Business Administration - SBA career fair, 30+ employers set up in Lathem Hall to meet with students and share more about their organizations. From Vanguard, to the Philadelphia Phillies and Philadelphia Union, to smaller and family-owned entities, all areas of the business field were represented for students looking to jumpstart their search.

Career fairs are also a space where students can develop professional skills, increase confidence & make lasting connections.

Sophomore Marquell Perry, an economics major, attended the SBA fair. He wasn’t initially planning to attend, but his roommate gave him the encouragement to go and he’s glad he did.

“If you don’t have time, make time. I had some really good conversations and picked up some possible opportunities for over the summer. Any opportunity can be the opportunity. That’s the main takeaway I got.” ~ Marquell Perry ’29

Other planned fairs this year include graduate professional studies, civil engineering & construction management, nursing, general engineering and criminal justice.

Career fairs are free & open to all students to attend, regardless of major or class year.

Widener football Head Coach Mike Barainyak likes to lead by example, always looking for ways to inspire his team and rep...
09/23/2026

Widener football Head Coach Mike Barainyak likes to lead by example, always looking for ways to inspire his team and represent Widener with pride.

Barainyak recently traveled to Florida to participate in the week-long 2026 Tampa Bay Buccaneers National Coaching Academy.

After an extensive application and interview process, Barainyak was selected to be part of the 25-coach cohort out of over 3,000 applicants from across the globe. The group represented a mix of professional, international and Divisions I, II and III coaches all there in the pursuit of learning from some of the biggest names in coaching and NFL leadership.

“It was really cool to represent our university. This is a brand that I take a lot of pride in, and it’s a brand that I want everybody in our university – our alumni, our community, our fans – to be proud of from a university standpoint, an athletic standpoint and a football standpoint. It was an honor for me to get to go out there and wear the label of Widener University and Widener football.” ~ Mike Barainyak

Read more: https://www.widener.edu/news/news-archive/pride-head-coach-mike-barainyak-takes-part-tampa-bay-buccaneers-national-coaching-academy

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