Pottstown Students Graduate From Widener University

CHESTER, PA - The residents listed below earned their associate's, bachelor's, master's or doctoral degrees from Widener University during the annual Commencement Ceremony on May 12. The university presented degrees to August 2011, December 2011 and May 2012 graduates during the ceremony.

Loren Gentile of Pottstown, Pa., received a master's degree in educational foundations.

Amy Pence of Pottstown, Pa., received a master's degree in nursing.

Thomas DeAngelis of Pottstown, Pa., received a bachelor's degree in management.

Nicole Chichearo of Pottstown, Pa., received a bachelor's degree in biology.

Jesse DeWan of Pottstown, Pa., received a bachelor's degree in anthropology.

Robert Watkins of Pottstown, Pa., received a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.

Maria Nowrey of Pottstown, Pa., received a bachelor's degree in allied health.

Widener University is a private, metropolitan university that connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention, and experiential learning are key components of the Widener experience. A comprehensive doctorate-granting university, Widener is comprised of eight schools and colleges that offer liberal arts and sciences, professional and pre-professional curricula leading to associate's, baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees. The university's campuses in Chester, Exton, and Harrisburg, Pa., and Wilmington, Del., serve some 6,600 students. Visit the university website, www.widener.edu.