Widener University is a private university with a rich history and diverse characteristics. Here is a detailed introduction about it:

History:

The school was founded in 1821 as the "Bullock School for Boys" by John Bullock in Wilmington, Delaware.

After several name changes and relocations, it moved to West Chester, Pennsylvania in 1862 and moved to Chester in 1865.

Since 1892, the school has been known as the Pennsylvania Military College. Master's degree programs began in 1966, and in 1972 it was officially renamed Widener University in honor of Eleanor Elkins Widener, the mother of Fitz Eugene Dixon Jr.

Campus distribution: The main campus is located in Chester, Pennsylvania, and there are three other campuses in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Exton, and Wilmington, Delaware.

Academic majors:

Rich majors: The school has a total of 8 degree-granting colleges, including the College of Science and Arts, the College of Business Administration, the College of Engineering, the College of Hotel Management, the College of Human Services, the School of Law, the School of Nursing, and the University College. The majors offered include accounting, anthropology, biochemistry, biology, chemical engineering, chemistry, civil engineering, communication, computer information systems, computer science, creative writing, criminal justice, early childhood education, English, environmental science, fine arts, government and political science, history, hotel management, international business, international relations, management, mathematics, mechanical engineering, modern languages, nursing, physics, psychology, military science, science education, social work, sociology, special education, women's studies, etc.

Comprehensive degrees: The school grants associate, bachelor, master and doctoral degrees, and has more than 50 graduate programs, including some highly ranked master's and doctoral degrees.

Campus facilities:

There are historic buildings on campus, such as the Manor House built in 1888, which is now used as a student dormitory; Old Main and Chemistry Building are both listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The school also has a museum that displays Alfredo.Deshong's art collection, providing students with rich cultural resources and learning places.

Teaching resources:

Faculty: The school has a teacher-student ratio of 12:1, and 90% of full-time teachers have a doctorate or the highest degree in the corresponding field, which can provide students with high-quality teaching and guidance.

Library resources: The library has a rich collection of books and contains a variety of media resources, which provides strong support for students' learning and research.

Rankings and honors:

It has a certain position in the U.S. News American comprehensive university rankings. Although the ranking is not particularly high, it has a certain influence in certain professional fields.

It was named one of the outstanding colleges in the country in 2024 by "Colleges of Distinction" and has performed well in career preparation.

Student life:

Student clubs: The school has more than 80 student clubs and organizations, including honor societies, religious groups, media organizations and interest groups, providing students with rich extracurricular life and social opportunities.

Sports: Widener University's sports teams are called "Pride" and participate in many sports events in the NCAA Division III league. The football team has won two national championships, and the basketball, swimming and track and field teams have also achieved remarkable results.

International Exchange and Cooperation: It has established a cooperative relationship with Zhejiang University Ningbo Institute of Technology in China, and maintains academic exchanges with Pennsylvania State University, New York University, Nova Southeastern University and other institutions.