Jan 26, 2026  
2025-2026 Faculty Handbook 
    
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2025-2026 Faculty Handbook

Section I - Mission and Goals

Section I- Mission and Goals

The Widener University Mission is: “Empowering our community of learners to discover and create better futures.” The Mission is supported by our institutional values of Respect, Integrity, and Excellence. 

Learn more about Widener University’s 200+ year history, institutional profile, and accrediting bodies at https://www.widener.edu/about/strategy-mission-history.