https://widenerpride.com/rss.aspx?path=generalLatest news items for Widener University Athleticsen-us60https://widenerpride.com/news/2026/5/26/general-widener-announces-2026-athletics-hall-of-fame-class.aspxhttps://widenerpride.com/news/2026/5/26/general-widener-announces-2026-athletics-hall-of-fame-class.aspxGeneral

CHESTER, Pa. - Widener University is excited to announce that eight exemplary former-student athletes and one new special award will comprise the 2026 Class for the Widener Athletics Hall of Fame.]]>2026 Hall of Fame CoverTue, 26 May 2026 10:30:00 EST2314923https://widenerpride.com/news/2026/5/19/general-widener-announces-new-executive-director-of-athletics.aspxhttps://widenerpride.com/news/2026/5/19/general-widener-announces-new-executive-director-of-athletics.aspxGeneral

CHESTER, Pa. - Widener has named Crystal Gibson executive director of athletics, effective July 1. She brings proven leadership, competitive success and commitment to student-athlete development from her current post at St. Mary's College of Maryland.]]>Crystal Gibson Executive Director of AthleticsTue, 19 May 2026 12:00:00 EST2314918https://widenerpride.com/news/2026/5/18/general-mac-announces-spring-all-sportsmanship-team.aspxhttps://widenerpride.com/news/2026/5/18/general-mac-announces-spring-all-sportsmanship-team.aspxBaseball, Men's Lacrosse, Women's Lacrosse, Softball, Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field, General, Men's Volleyball

NEWTOWN, Pa. – Seven Widener student-athletes have been selected to the MAC All-Sportsmanship Team for the Spring 2024-25 season, as announced by the conference office on Thursday (May 15).]]>MAC Sportsmanship 2021Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 EST214916https://widenerpride.com/news/2026/4/21/widener-softball-vs-eastern-schedule-update.aspxhttps://widenerpride.com/news/2026/4/21/widener-softball-vs-eastern-schedule-update.aspxSoftball, General

CHESTER, Pa. - Widener Athletics has announced a change in schedule for the softball team.]]>2026 Softball Schedule UpdateTue, 21 Apr 2026 16:33:00 EST1214880https://widenerpride.com/news/2026/3/27/softball-a-dominant-force-in-the-circle-alexis-schengrunds-legacy.aspxhttps://widenerpride.com/news/2026/3/27/softball-a-dominant-force-in-the-circle-alexis-schengrunds-legacy.aspxSoftball, General

CHESTER, Pa. – Widener Athletics concludes its Women's History Month celebration by recognizing former softball standout Alexis Schengrund, whose impact in the circle ranks among the best in program history.]]>Schengrund WHMFri, 27 Mar 2026 17:06:00 EST1214826https://widenerpride.com/news/2026/3/24/widener-softballs-postponed-doubleheader-vs-haverford-rescheduled.aspxhttps://widenerpride.com/news/2026/3/24/widener-softballs-postponed-doubleheader-vs-haverford-rescheduled.aspxSoftball, General

CHESTER, Pa. - Widener Athletics announces update to postponed Haverford doubleheader.]]>2026 Softball Schedule UpdateTue, 24 Mar 2026 10:50:00 EST1214816https://widenerpride.com/news/2026/3/23/general-mac-announces-winter-all-sportsmanship-team.aspxhttps://widenerpride.com/news/2026/3/23/general-mac-announces-winter-all-sportsmanship-team.aspxMen's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Men's Swimming, Women's Swimming, Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field, General

NEWTOWN, Pa. – Six Widener student-athletes have been selected to the MAC All-Sportsmanship Team for the Winter 2025-26 season, as announced by the conference office on Friday.]]>MAC Sportsmanship 2021Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:30:00 EST2314815https://widenerpride.com/news/2026/3/22/widener-softball-vs-stockton-schedule-update.aspxhttps://widenerpride.com/news/2026/3/22/widener-softball-vs-stockton-schedule-update.aspxSoftball, General

CHESTER, Pa. – Widener Athletics has announced a schedule update for the softball team.]]>2026 Softball Schedule UpdateSun, 22 Mar 2026 15:56:00 EST1214813https://widenerpride.com/news/2026/3/20/a-historic-run-2021-field-hockey-reaches-new-heights.aspxhttps://widenerpride.com/news/2026/3/20/a-historic-run-2021-field-hockey-reaches-new-heights.aspxField Hockey, General

CHESTER, Pa. – As part of its Women's History Month celebration, Widener Athletics recognizes the 2021 Widener Field Hockey team, a group that achieved a historic milestone and helped redefine the program's trajectory.]]>Field Hockey Womens History Month 2026Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:00:00 EST914809https://widenerpride.com/news/2026/3/13/womens-volleyball-digging-into-history-meghan-spences-record-breaking-volleyball-career.aspxhttps://widenerpride.com/news/2026/3/13/womens-volleyball-digging-into-history-meghan-spences-record-breaking-volleyball-career.aspxWomen's Volleyball, General

CHESTER, Pa. – As part of its Women's History Month celebration, Widener Athletics recognizes former women's volleyball standout Meghan Spence, whose defensive dominance cemented her place in the Pride record books.]]>Meghan Spence WHM 2026Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:18:00 EST1314795