Widener University graduation, 2019

Widener University conferred degrees to more than 1,100 graduates in a ceremony May 17. Commencement was held at The Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia.

Local graduates included:

Orwigsburg: Justin Gilfillan graduated with a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Widener’s School of Human Service Professions.

Walnutport: Taylor Grube graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy in nursing science from Widener’s School of Nursing.

Nesquehoning: Joseph Burns graduated with a Bachelor of Science in allied health from Widener’s Center for Extended Learning.

Saylorsburg: Tai Dottery graduated with a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Widener’s School of Nursing.

Lansford: Taylor Horvat graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering from the School of Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in chemistry from Widener’s College of Arts & Sciences.

Schuylkill Haven: Joseph McLaughlin graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Widener’s School of Engineering.

Brodheadsville: Abigail Roselli graduated with a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Widener’s School of Nursing.