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Dr. Marietta Dantonio-Madsen: A Divine Calling

April 10, 2024
Wilmington University alumna and adjunct professor Dr. Marietta Dantonio-Madsen has dedicated her career to serving multicultural populations through art. “Whenever I see a need, I have always felt that if I have a skill set that can help different people and communities, I feel responsible to help them,” she says. “When I pray, if I feel directed to serve people, I always do what…
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The Alums Who Started it All

April 10, 2024
From left: Gwen (Strauss) Stern (’74), Bonnie (Sager) Gurian (’73), Elin ( Juvelier) Fischer (’74), Dona (Leeds) Leibowitz (’73), Wendy (Rollins) Latham (’73) Judith Lemley (’72), is proud to say she was part of Wilmington College’s first graduating class.
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Alumna Jessica Aliff Honored with DAISY Award

April 10, 2024
Jessica Aliff, who works on the ChristianaCare Medical Intensive Care Unit, was nominated for the Daisy Award for her dedication and caring attitude she provided to a patient — and his family — before his death. “Jess was probably the best nurse we could have ever…
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Bella Dontine and Travis Brown: Budding Hollywood Careers

October 16, 2023
Travis Brown College of Technology alums Bella Dontine and Travis Brown are earning their stripes as Hollywood producers — and in Tinseltown, that’s no easy feat. Released in May, their feature film, “Devil’s Hollow,” earned serious buzz at its West Coast premiere in February at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard.  A southern Gothic crime thriller, the film centers on a…
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Dr. Abi Bakare: A Leader at the Mint

October 16, 2023
Dr. Abi Bakare The next time you count the change in your pocket, think of the people who earn their living literally making money. Dr. Abiodun (Abi) Bakare, chief learning officer at the U.S. Mint, is responsible for helping 1,600 government employees do their jobs better…
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WilmU Worked for Kasey … and It’s Still Working!

February 1, 2023
Kasey Trill, who earned her bachelor’s degree in Nursing and master’s degree as a Nurse Educator from WilmU, is a current student in the University’s doctoral program in Higher Education Leadership.  Trill has a passion for nursing instruction. In addition to her eight years on Medical/Surgical and Telemetry units as a staff nurse, she has held roles as a part-time clinical adjunct…
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2020 Distinguished Alumni Nominees

January 19, 2021
The Nominations Are In! The Wilmington University Alumni Association announces the finalists for its 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award. We thank all of our alumni for representing their alma mater as proud ambassadors throughout the world. Congratulations to the…
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A Gentle Giant: Michael Haddix

October 29, 2020
A master’s from WilmU influenced this former Philadelphia Eagle’s lifetime work. Now the ex-fullback is fully invested in his community. When Michael Haddix was 9 years old, he suffered a child’s worst nightmare: His parents, as well as an aunt, were killed when their…
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Alderman Kelly Pettyjohn Receives First Distinguished Alumni Award Presented by the Wilmington University Alumni Association

February 7, 2020
When it comes to making a positive difference in peoples’ lives, Alderman Kelly Pettyjohn does just that every day she goes to work. To honor her community commitment and impact, Pettyjohn was presented with Wilmington University’s first Distinguished Alumni Award at the university’s annual alumni board dinner, which was held December 2, 2019, at Sullivan’s Steak House in north…
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