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Explore Widener University’s Graduate & Continuing Studies Twilight Tours This Summer
Choosing a graduate program is too important a decision to make just by reading about it online. Widener University wants you to see up close if its graduate programs are a good fit for your needs. This summer, Widener University’s Continuing Studies Admissions Team is hosting a series of Graduate & Continuing Studies Twilight Tours.…
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Widener University Names Crystal Gibson New Athletics Leader
Widener University in Chester has named Crystal Gibson its new executive director of 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…
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Widener University Honors Erica Austin and Lt. Vontel Green With 2026 Eckard Award for Distinguished Service
At Widener University, two employees who have spent a combined three decades quietly making the institution stronger were recognized this year with the university’s highest honor for staff excellence. Erica Austin and Lt. Vontel Green are the 2026 recipients of the university’s William David Eckard Jr. Award for Distinguished Service. Austin, of Wilmington, Delaware, is…
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Widener University Names Cary Caro Dean of School of Business Administration
Widener University has a new dean for its School of Business Administration. The university announced that Dr. Cary Caro, the former School of Business dean at La Salle University, has been appointed, effective July 1. Throughout his career, Dr. Caro has earned a reputation for building strong partnerships between academia and industry, developing innovative academic…
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ChesPenn Health Services Makes History With Its First Women’s Health Fair
On May 8, ChesPenn Health Services marked a meaningful milestone — hosting its very first Women’s Health Fair at the East Side facility in Chester. The event brought together patients, staff, community partners, sponsors, and local leadership for a day centered entirely on women: their health, their wellbeing, and the resources available to support them…
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Register Now for Widener University’s Engineering Camp for High School Students
High school students looking to jump-start their future in engineering are invited to sign up for Widener University’s 2026 Engineering Camp this summer. Students in grades 9 through 12 will explore engineering, robotics, design, and technology from June 22 to June 26 in Kirkbride Hall on Widener’s Chester campus. Register Here. The immersive four-day program…
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Delorean Andrews’ 10-Year Journey From Trash Collector to Widener Magna Cum Laude Graduate
When Delorean Andrews enrolled at Widener in 2015, he had no idea that his degree would be over 10 years in the making, a journey of twists and turns, writes Nicole Carrera, Associate Director of Communications for Widener University. The Center for Continuing Studies student completed his journey when he crossed the stage at the…
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Amanda Rappa: A Widener Story Defined by Heart, Hustle, and Human Connection
Amanda Rappa was recently honored with the President’s Award at Widener University, given to a graduating senior who has contributed the most to campus life through academics and participation in extracurricular activities. Widener President Stacey Robertson surprised her with the award when Rappa showed up, believing she was helping shoot a video through her role…
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Widener University Joins Scholars Network to Cut Student Debt and Create Healthcare Career Paths
For students pursuing careers in nursing, physical therapy, or other high-demand healthcare fields, a clinical career means a daunting tradeoff: the more specialized the training, the heavier the debt load. Widener University hopes to change that. The Chester, Pennsylvania, university has joined Scholars Network, a national workforce model that connects students, universities, and healthcare employers…
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Widener University Hosting 2026 Commencement on Chester Campus
The Widener University Commencement takes place next week on its Chester campus for 2026 undergraduate and graduate students, as well as one of its two law schools. A series of six ceremonies will run from Tuesday, May 12, to Thursday, May 14. The full ceremony schedule is: President Stacey Robertson will speak at the ceremonies,…
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Sign Up for a Free Baby Ultrasound at Widener University in Chester
Widener University in Chester is offering pregnant women in the community a free ultrasound of their baby. The free baby ultrasounds give Widener students some hands-on scanning practice as moms get extra time with their babies and an extra ultrasound photo, said Megan Stone, director of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at Widener. Women who…
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Nursing Home Fire Simulation Tests Widener Nursing Students
First responders and medical professionals are on the front lines of every crisis, and Widener University’s annual disaster simulation challenged students in the Jack & Nancy Dwyer School of Nursing to apply their emergency preparedness skills in a realistic, high-pressure setting. Over 100 undergraduate nursing students took part in the event which simulated a fire…
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International Student is Widener University’s 2026 ‘President for a Day’
A 20-year-old international student who first saw the Widener University campus the day she moved in – after leaving behind her country, family, language, and culture and traveling to Pennsylvania from Angola in southern Africa – spent April 21 as the university’s 2026 president for a day. The observance of the “President for a Day” tradition at Widener put Leticia Dondo in the top university job. Dondo, a double major in international relations and international business, and a triple minor in French, anthropology, and data analytics, swapped places with President Stacey Robertson. The women followed…
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Reworld, Citizens Battle Over Burning Philly’s Trash in Chester
Reworld, the owner of the Chester trash incinerator, spent $45,000 on lobbying to keep Philadelphia trash flowing to the city, writes Sophia Schmidt for WHYY. The Philadelphia City Council is considering a bill banning the city from contracting with Reworld to have its trash burned in Chester. Reworld increased its spending on lobbying Philadelphia City…
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Subaru Park in Chester Gets Upgrades as New MLS Season Opens
There’s a lot happening at Subaru Park in Chester, from new lighting to an upgrade to the concession and retail areas, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. . There are more food and beverage options, new sponsors, and a new concession operator, Aramark. Philadelphia Union President Tim McDermott said the new multimillion-dollar stadium…
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Widener University Hosts AI Week of Events Through March 5
Building on last year’s Artificial Intelligence Day event, Widener University will be hosting AI Week from March 2-5. Programming will center on continuing to have meaningful and real-world conversations about AI and its applications. The main event, Widener AI Sparks, takes place on Wednesday, March 4, from 12 to 1 PM, on the Widener University…
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CCCBI Honors James Logan and Becky Brain with Chester County Awards at State of the County Breakfast
The Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry (CCCBI) hosted the 2026 State of the County breakfast, presented by Aqua, Bentley Systems, and Lamb McErlane PC with nearly 250 chamber members, community partners and elected officials. This year, CCCBI honored James Logan, City Manager of the City of Coatesville with the J. Larry Boling Award for Excellence in Local Government and Becky Brain, Communications Director…
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Need a Primary Care Provider in Chester? ChesPenn Is Here for You
If you’re looking for a primary care provider in Chester, look no further than ChesPenn Health Services, the city’s sole provider of Primary Medical/Dental services. Located at 125 E. 9th Street, ChesPenn Health Services is a free-standing Community Health Center (CHC) serving the community of Delaware County for 53 years by Board Certified Physicians, Chiropractors,…
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