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Black and white photo of President Clarence Moll painting a Widener College sign to correct the misspelling
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What’s in a Name? History, Legacy, and Innovation

In 1972, the school transitioned from a military college to a civilian one and took on the name Widener. Though not universally embraced, the move set the school on a new path of growth and innovation grounded in its roots.

Two photos of field hockey merging together; one is black and white from the 1970s, the other is current
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Fifty Years of Widener Women’s Sports

In 1972, as the school transitioned away from a military college, two varsity women’s sports debuted – field hockey and basketball – paving the way for many more to come.