Widener University overview

Q. What is Widener University famous for?

Ans. The Widener University is among the top universities of United States which is known for its research based teaching, inclusive culture, student centered teaching and their expert faculties. The most popular majors of the Widener University are Finance, Psychology, Logistics, Materials and Supply Chain Management. It is one of the nation’s leading urban public universities for graduate, undergraduate and professional research and studies. 

Q. What is the ranking of Widener University?

Ans. The rankings of the Widener University are -

• U.S. News & World report ranked Widener University as tied for 192nd among 311 national universities with a score of 32 out of 100.
• It also ranked Widener University undergraduate engineering program 103rd among all 200 program
• Widener University ranked 55th in the category of "Highest Proportion of Classes Under 20 Students"

Q. Who are the top Alumni of the Widener University?

Ans. The notable alumni of the Widener University are – 

• Benjamin P. Ablao - Actor
• Dawn Marie Addiego - New Jersey state senator
• Richard Alloway - Pennsylvania state senator
• Truxton Beale - diplomat
• Aimee Belgard - New Jersey superior court judge
• Dan Borislow - entrepreneur
• Michael A. Brown - member of the Council of the District of Columbia
• Irving J. Carr - U.S. Army Major General
• Tom Deery - College Football Hall Of Fame
• Cecil B, DeMille - Director

Q. How are the libraries of Widener University?

Ans. The main library of the Widener University is Wolfgram Memorial Library which contains more than 200,000 volumes, 175,000 microfilms, 12,000 audio-visual materials and 1,960 serial subscriptions. The Widener University has Deshong Art Museum, it has over 300 pieces of art including Japanese ivory fogures, Chinese carved hard stone vessels and the 19th century American and European paintings. The university also has PMC Museum which highlights the legacy of the Pennsylvania Military Academy of Cadets with exhibits of sabres, uniforms, scrapbooks, newspapers and yearbooks.

Q. How is the campus of the Widener University?

Ans. The Widener University has four campuses that are -

• Main campus in Chester, Pennsylvania - The main campus of the Widener University has over 100 buildings and serves all undergraduate day students as well s Continuing Studies, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute students, and graduate students.
• Wilmigton, Delaware - The Delaware campus has 16 buildings and it is 19km from the main campus. It contains the School of Law as well as Legal Education Institute.
• Harrisburg, Pennsylvania - Harrisbiurg campus contains the Widener University Commonwealth Law school
• Exton, Pennsylvania - it primarily serves Continuing Studies students and contains Widener's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.

Q. What is the main USP of Widener University?

Ans. The Widener University is among the top universities of United States which is known for its research based teaching, inclusive culture, student centered teaching and their expert faculties. The most popular majors of the Widener University are Finance, Psychology, Logistics, Materials and Supply Chain Management. It is one of the nation’s leading urban public universities for graduate, undergraduate and professional research and studies.