News & Events

On March 28, 2014, community partners representing 11 Chester-based non-profit organizations gathered with President Harris, faculty, Board of Trustee members, and administrators to discuss Widener's Strategic Plan and ways to implement democratic partnerships.

Fourteen undergraduate students are recipients of the recently endowed Schmutz Student Mini-Grants. Awards are granted annually to support undergraduate student-led Chester-focused projects that are developed in collaboration with a Chester community partner to address community needs.

The Political Engagement Committee of Widener University requests your presence at The College Affordability Panel. Thursday, March 13, 2014 2-3 p.m. Widener University Center Webb Room Refreshments will follow.

Widener is now accepting applications for the Pride Service Site Leaders Scholarship Program for current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. Students commit to 160 hours of service and leadership each year in exchange for an annual $1500 scholarship applied towards tuition for the 2014-2015 academic year.

Widener is now accepting applications for the PSC/Bonner program for current freshman and sophomore Widener students. Students in the program commit to 300 hours of service and leadership trainings each year in exchange for an annual $5,000 scholarship applied towards tuition for up to 8 semesters.

Widener University Inaugural Invited Student Lecture Monday, March 31, 2014 at noon Call for Papers: Deadline March 10, 2014 This year, for the first time, the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, the Office for Community Engagement and Diversity Initiatives, and the English Department are sponsoring an Invited Student Lecture. Students are invited to submit essays on the topic below. Essays will be read by a committee of faculty and administrators from across the university, and the winner will be invited to read his/her essay before a university-wide audience on March 31. The winner will also receive a small prize and a lunch in his/her honor.

On Friday, March 14th, come out and support Northern Star Sports as we invite the children of Stetser Elementary onto our campus to work with WU's varsity athletes. This is a great opportunity! By coming out to run in this event you are showing your support for Widener and the Chester community.

Widener is excited to participate in a simultaneous screening of U.S. Secretary of Labor Robert Reich’s film, "Inequality for All" along with many other campuses across the country on Thursday, February 20 in the Webb Room at 5 p.m.

The mission of the Pride Service Site Leaders Program is to educate, equip, and empower Widener students to coordinate service opportunities for organizations in Chester to support in the quality of life for its residents while enhancing the leadership development of the Pride Service Site Leaders.

President Harris encourages the Widener University community to honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at many local events.