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Inside Hook

How to Offer Condolences in a Pandemic

As COVID-19 has claimed the lives of thousands across the country, Angie Corbo, associate professor and chair of communication studies, offers advice on how to console families and loved ones of those who passed.

Northeast Times

Congratulations to these scholars

Students Debra Washington and Rayven Hudley were inducted into Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.

University Business

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.