Widener University

Congratulations to our Widener students who achieved dean’s list status during the spring 2026 semester!!

Students must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher during the semester to qualify for this status.

View the full list sorted by college & school: https://www.widener.edu/news/noteworthy/spring-2026-deans-list

Happy Pride Month from the Widener Pride

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We’re pleased to announce Cary Caro has been named the next dean of the Widener School of Business Administration - SBA. Caro will assume the role on July 1.

Caro is known for his collaborative and data-informed approach to academic leadership. He is committed to student success and building strong partnerships between academia and industry, with a focus on innovative program development, experiential learning opportunities and aligning business education with workforce needs.

Caro brings more than 15 years of experience in higher education to the role, including serving as dean of the School of Business at La Salle University and previously as chair of the Division of Business at Xavier University of Louisiana.

Read more: https://www.widener.edu/news/noteworthy/widener-names-cary-caro-new-business-dean

Our distinguished School of Business Administration offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in addition to certificates, dual degrees and flexible online programs. All undergraduate Widener business majors have the option to pursue accelerated programs that can lead to master’s degrees following a four-plus-one approach that saves students time and tuition.

Class of 2026: you are now officially part of the 70,000+ member strong alumni network.

Did you know you have access to exclusive (free!) resources, ways to engage & so much more?

Visit www.widener.edu/newgrads

Commencement was just the beginning of your next great adventure!

Widener University Alumni

On this Memorial Day, we honor and remember our armed forces who served and made the ultimate sacrifice for the nation, including those from our Widener - Pennsylvania Military College community 🇺🇸

Alumni: did you start a new job or receive a promotion? Did you get engaged, married, or experience another noteworthy life event?

Amazing! Now get the celebratory recognition you deserve by sharing the big news with your Widener community.

Share update here: https://alumni.widener.edu/alumni/celebrate-share/share-your-news

OR email update: [email protected]

Your update could be featured on our website, in the Widener magazine, and on our social media!

We are pleased to announce Crystal Gibson has been named the new executive director of Widener University Athletics, beginning July 1.

Gibson currently serves as director of athletics and recreation at St. Mary's College of Maryland, a position she has held since 2020.

Gibson will be responsible for the organization, administration and coordination of all aspects of Widener’s 23 intercollegiate athletic programs and their facilities, which complement the educational experience of the university. She will also oversee all interactive student-athlete educational and development programs at Widener, which is an NCAA Division III member of the Middle Atlantic Conference.

“I am honored and excited to join the Widener Pride and build upon the university’s strong tradition of athletic and academic excellence. I look forward to working alongside our student-athletes, coaches, and campus community to foster competitive success, holistic development and contribute to the university’s deep, enduring culture of belonging.” ~ Crystal Gibson

Read more: https://www.widener.edu/news/noteworthy/widener-announces-new-executive-director-athletics