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Partnership Transforms the Education Pipeline

October 16, 2024
Resolving the shortage of teachers and creating a pipeline for education leaders is a complex issue. Wilmington University’s multi-pronged partnership with Appoquinimink School District harnesses WilmU’s commitment to boosting careers through education that is relevant and accessible, from students who are still in high school to teachers contemplating their next step on the career ladder. Dr.
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Grow Your Own

October 16, 2024
From left to right: Dr. Stacie Zdrojewski, Lara Crowley, Dr. Michael Curry and Dr. Tyler Wells. The Delaware Department of Education recently introduced the Grow Your Own Initiative, a program dedicated to covering the tuition costs for paraprofessionals holding a minimum of…
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Emily Navarrete: A Propensity for Social Justice

October 16, 2024
Left to right: Alexander Norris, Jade Drummond, Claudette Warner, Emily Navarrete, Bria Alleyne and Amaury Mable Emily Navarrete is a policy wonk with a passion for helping others. As she views it, the two go hand in hand: good policy propels positive social change. “I see the need for compassion and services, especially mental health services,” she says. “It’s important for us to be…
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Long Live the Modern Library

October 16, 2024
In January, I began working at Wilmington University School of Law as the associate dean of Library and Information Resources. I arrived here through a winding path from law. After graduating from Georgia State University College of Law and passing the Georgia bar exam, I…
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When Will I Ever Need Math?

October 16, 2024
Students often question the relevance of math, and teachers hear it all too often. At WilmU, however, those in the Applied Mathematics program discover math as a key to success. Diane Bansbach, chair of the Math Department in the College of Education and Liberal Arts The ability to problem-solve and analyze data drives innovation and progress in today’s world effectively and efficiently.  In a…
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Aspiring Scientists Blazing Trails in STEM Fields

October 16, 2024
Researchers at Wilmington University are making strides in the sciences. Samantha Kidwell Samantha Kidwell, an undergrad majoring in Biology, was named a student facilitator trainee in the project by the CAREERS Cyberteam Program at The Yale Center for Research Computing.
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A New Full-Time Faculty Member

October 16, 2024
Dr. Robert Reyes, a seasoned professor and researcher, has joined the full-time faculty in the Doctor of Social Science in Prevention Science program in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. “Dr. Reyes is a new and welcomed addition to our Doctor of Social…
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Mentor Close-Out and End-of-the-Year Reception: A Celebration of Wilmington University School of Law’s Inaugural Year

October 16, 2024
Wilmington University School of Law celebrated the culmination of its inaugural academic year with the Mentor Close-Out and End-of-the-Year Reception. The event, held at the Brandywine campus, brought together students, faculty, mentors, staff, supporters, and distinguished guests to share, recognize, and celebrate the many achievements of the first academic year. The Brandywine campus has been…
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