Julie Wollman

Dr. Wollman is a passionate, fearless, effective advocate and leader in higher education. Guided by a relentless pursuit of excellence, she has articulated a clear vision for Widener University focused on providing an unparalleled student experience. Leading with enthusiasm, authenticity and respect for others, Dr. Wollman is nationally recognized for her commitment to building community and bringing people from varying perspectives together to engage in conversation. In 2017, she launched Common Ground, designed to encourage reasoned civil discourse on challenging topics. She serves on several boards including the Middle Atlantic Conference of the NCAA as Secretary and the American Association of University Administrators, and chairs the President’s Alliance of the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia. Previously, Dr. Wollman was president of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. She holds degrees from Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, and New York University.

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