Alumni

Alumni

Alumni are listed as most recent graduate starting.

Evan Krawczuk
Graduation Year: 2021
Degree: Communication Studies with a concentration in Broadcast Journalism
Job: Widener Football Coach

“Taught me the different social skills I need to communicate in interpersonal and intra-personal.”

Erin O’Kane
Graduation Year: 2020
Degree: Communication Studies with a concentration in Graphic Design
Job: Marketing Assistant at Chester County Hospital”The Communication Studies program was so diverse in knowledge of all fields that I felt I was able become a multi-skilled worker. Those different areas of expertise helped me land the job I have today and am able to do what I love.”

Ben Beggs
Graduation Year: 2020
Degree: Communication Studies (PR/Advertising Concentration)
Job: I started as a general intern with a small PR firm called Laura Bishop Communications in July 2020. I was brought on full time as the firm’s first ever digital media specialist in January 2021, and I’ve since been promoted to an account associate on a track to hopefully one day become an account manager. The best part – Angie made the networking connection that got me here!”Widener well-rounded my skillset and ensured that I’d find success in the industry by presenting me with hands-on opportunities across all elements of communication. Much like Capstone is a very immersive endeavor!”

Andrew Proctor Jr.
Graduation Year: 2019
Degree: Communications Film Studies, Minor in Marketing
Job: Full-time, I’ve been working for Bowstring Studios in Conshohocken for the past two years first as an Assistant Video editor but was recently promoted to Video Editor. I also work as a game-day camera op for the Philadelphia Eagles and a Chyron Graphics Operator for Comcast Spectacor events (Flyers, 76ers, Philadelphia Wings, etc).”Honestly, my “overall” Widener experience prepared me for my career. From campus leadership positions to engaging with the Chester community, I graduated from Widener feeling more than prepared to take on the world. More importantly, the relationships and experience I gained from the Communications department propelled me even further…”

Ryan Kapczynski
Graduation Year: 2018
Degree: Communication Studies with Concentration in Adverting and Public Relations.
Job: I started my career working in public relations before transitioning into the digital marketing space during the pandemic. Currently, I work on the search engine optimization (SEO) team at a full-service marketing agency that serves the legal industry.”My classroom education at Widener enhanced my creative and strategic mindset and sparked my interest in marketing communications. My campus involvement and experiential learning opportunities allowed me to develop my leadership abilities and become a well-rounded, confident individual/professional.”