Kara Burton, BA

Education

• BA, History and Political Science (2021)
  College of Charleston (SC)

About Me

I work behind the scenes in Admissions Operations, helping ensure students move smoothly through the application and enrollment process. I focus on application review, data accuracy, and keeping our systems organized so everything runs efficiently. While I may not always be the first person students meet, my role supports the entire admissions team and helps create a seamless experience from start to finish.

I’m originally from North Branford, Connecticut, and moved to South Carolina in high school, where I later attended the College of Charleston. After college, I spent time living in Florida before eventually making my way to Delaware.

My areas:

• Undergraduate Admissions
• Meet the Undergraduate Admissions Team

Personal Insight for Students

Hometown: North Branford, CT

Fun Fact About Myself: I love concerts — I’ve attended over 40 (and counting!) and have even worked live shows for artists like Fall Out Boy, Nicki Minaj, My Chemical Romance, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Kenny Chesney, Matchbox Twenty, and many more. Live events are fast-paced and unpredictable, and that experience definitely shaped my ability to stay calm, organized, and solution-focused.

Favorite Part About My Job: The people. Widener is full of genuinely supportive, collaborative, and hardworking individuals who care about students and about each other. I appreciate being part of a team that communicates openly, steps in to help when needed, and works together to solve problems. It makes even the busiest days rewarding.

My Favorite Place on Widener’s Campus: Probably Starbucks.