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CHESTNUT HILL COLLEGE ATHLETICS UNVEILS NEW LOGO

April 22, 2008

Courtesy of Greg Gornick, Chestnut Hill College SID

PHILADELPHIA, PA-President Carol Jean Vale, SSJ, Ph.D., welcomed the Chestnut Hill College community to St. Joseph Hall Monday to witness the new graphic identity for Chestnut Hill Athletics. Unveiled at the ceremony, the new athletics logo presents a modern and more aggressive portrait of the Griffin, symbolizing the College's rededication to the advancement and success of its athletic programs.

Earlier this academic year, Sister Carol Jean Vale announced the College's reclassification from NCAA Division III to NCAA Division II and full membership in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC). The new logo is a reflection of this move and how the College is making a significant effort to emphasize its athletic programs.

"In working with 160 over 90, we stressed the need for the design to be based on Chestnut Hill College's tradition and history, portrayal of the Griffin to not only signify strength and power, but also action, and the incorporation of the College's current colors, scarlet, white, and gold," stated Director of Athletics Bill Stiles. "We are delighted with the results and believe that all themes have been incorporated into our new family of marks.

The new logo will serve as the primary branding image for the Athletics Department, while the College will continue to use its traditional logo. The new Griffin image displays the mythological mascot atop the words "CHESTNUT HILL" with a talon coming toward the viewer as the creature holds a regal pose similar to that of the previous logo. In addition, the new logo keeps the traditional Chestnut Hill College colors of scarlet (PMS #185), white, and gold.

Chestnut Hill College, a member of the NCAA Division III since 1996, has enjoyed unprecedented success in its athletics program since going coed in 2003. Since that time, 13 of the College's varsity athletics programs have qualified for conference playoffs and three teams have garnered appearances in their respective NCAA Tournament, including women's soccer (2003, 2004), women's basketball (2005), and men's soccer (2006). The NCAA Division II is composed of 22 conferences and 16 independent institutions ranging from coast-to-coast and beyond. Chestnut Hill College holds provisional Division II status in 2007-2008 and will become full, active members in 2008-2009.