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Why mascots are leading enrollment charge at one university

Courtney H. Kelly, executive director of admissions, talks about the department's creative initiatives to connect with admitted and prospective students, including building a virtual orientation hub and surprising students at home with a visit from Widener's mascots.

Fox 29

News @ 10 p.m.

Chester and Melrose, Widener's beloved mascots, toured Montgomery County to welcome admitted students to Widener. This segment featured an interview with Carl Wambold, assistant director of admissions. 

See also: 6ABC

NBC10

News @ 6 p.m.

Promotion of the university's commencement hub created to celebrate the 2020 graduates, as well as the GRADitude video showcasing students giving thanks to those who helped them during their time at Widener.

See also: Chester Matters Blog

Sports Illustrated

No Fans? Training Camp Outside PA? Maybe

As NFL teams make arrangements for training camp during COVID-19, this article references when the Philadelphia Eagles held its camp at Widener from 1973-1979.

NBC10

News @ 5

Coverage of visits that beloved mascots Chester and Melrose, along with members of the admissions team, made to the homes of admitted students to welcome them to the Pride.

Delaware County Daily Times

Today in History

75 years ago today, men and women gathered at the stadium at Pennsylvania Military College to pay homage to the soldier who secured the victory in Europe. 

Delaware County Daily Times

V-E Day: How Delco marked the momentous day

In honor of V-E Day, Pennsylvania Military College graduate Lt. William J. Wolfgram, namesake of Widener's library, is recognized as a local resident who gave his life during WWII.