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Homecoming 2026 Honors Tradition and Makes New Memories

Nicole Carrera, Associate Director of Communications
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Students hold Homecoming rally towels and pose for a photo, smiling at the camera.

Dressed in their best blue and gold, alumni, students and friends gathered once again Homecoming. The weeklong celebration featured nearly 40 events across Chester and Delaware highlighting the traditions and achievements that span generations of the Pride. 

From annual favorites like the Broom Drill, to family fun in Tailgate Village and Wild Zone, to honoring the Pennsylvania Military College legacy, Homecoming 2026 had Widener Pride on full display. 

A Widener cheerleader smiles at the camera, waving her pom poms.
Cheerleading kept the energy high at Tailgate Village.
President Robertson talks to PMC alumni who are holding flags from their graduation years.
PMC alumni took the field alongside ROTC alumni and current cadets for the annual Broom Drill.
Members of the marching band playing their instruments.
The Widener Marching Band performed throughout the day at Tailgate Village and at the football game.

On the football field, the Pride Widener took on Albright College. Field Hockey and Men’s Soccer also competed at home Saturday, giving fans plenty to cheer about throughout the day.

Passionate fans cheer on the Pride from the stands at the football game.
Fans packed the stands as the Pride took on Albright College.

This year’s festivities also included the induction of eight alumni into the Widener Athletics Hall of Fame.

2026 Widener Athletics Hall of Fame Inductees
2026 Athletics Hall of Fame Class, pictured left to right: Nicole Rohana, Meri Rohana, Erica R. Szpynda, Phil Martelli, Kate Dellinger Doherty, Devon "Tony" Brown, Lou DeRogatis, Joseph V. Carter Jr., Dave Duffy (Not pictured), Laura Harris Francisco


During halftime, the Office of Student Engagement introduced the 2026 Homecoming Court, a group of students recognized for their leadership, character, academic success, and contributions to the Widener community. Nate McLarney ’27 and Daejah Purnell ’27 were crowned 2026 Homecoming Royalty, while fellow court members Cami Rico ’27, Mike Gargano ’27, Mellady Durante ’27, Allana Gray ’27, Rita Ossai ’27 and Sarah Babb ‘27 were also honored during the ceremony. 

The Widener Homecoming Court poses for a photo.
The 2026 Homecoming Court

2026 Homecoming Scorecard

  • 1,400+ pre-registrants - our highest number to date!
  • 2,800+ alumni, students, faculty, staff, families and friends in attendance at Homecoming Tailgate Village
  • 40+ programs and events for a whole week of opportunities to reconnect, celebrate and engage with the Widener community
  • 8 outstanding Athletics Hall of Fame inductees honored for their achievements and lasting contributions to Widener Athletics
  • 350 Widener bucket hats given to the first registrants at Tailgate Village
  • 40+ groups filling Tailgate Village including student clubs and organizations, academic programs, both Commonwealth and Delaware Law Schools and Widener’s partners at the Philadelphia Union 
  • 6 food trucks serving up local bites and fan favorites at Tailgate Village 
  • 1,200+ fans packed into Leslie C. Quick Stadium for the big game 

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