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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…
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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…
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Alums Attend Law School

April 10, 2024
Kendall Parliament Kendall Parliament During her undergrad and graduate studies at WilmU, Kendall Parliament found her professors “personable and caring,” she says.  “I also feel like WilmU has given me wonderful experiences to launch my career into HR.” That launch was successful. Parliament has excelled in the human resources field, serving over eight years in…
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Dell Scott: Runway Ready

April 10, 2024
Dell Scott designs glamorous fashions that have graced runways in New York, Paris, and Dubai. But her most important design is the plan for her life, an intricate tapestry that weaves her international formal wear and accessories brand with writing motivational books…
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2023-24 Distinguished Alumni Award Winners

February 22, 2024
The Results Are In!  The Wilmington University Alumni Association announces its 2023-24 Distinguished Alumni Award winners.   The Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest honor conferred by the Wilmington University Alumni Association. The award is given to distinguished…
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‘Dream and Achieve’: Trailblazing WilmU Nursing Grad Inspires Others

February 22, 2024
Dr. Johnny Gayden Frightened, anxious, worried — these are just some of the normal emotions patients may feel before surgery, but there’s an ally in their corner: Dr. Johnny Gayden, a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) whose warm personality and calming presence help put patients at ease. “A big part of being a nurse anesthetist is to advocate on behalf of the patient,”…
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With Hope, Optimism and Confidence

October 16, 2023
Recent graduate Jessica Davenport refuses to let her disability impact her success. Jessica Davenport thinks that society undervalues people with disabilities, and she’s trying to change that. “Unfortunately,” she says, “we have to constantly prove society…
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Playtime With Purpose

October 16, 2023
These volunteers and alums bring joy to children who haven’t known much of it.From left: Ashley Torbert, Brooke Mitchell, Emily Christianson, Albee Mendoza, Deonika White, Jenna Hanes, Jenn Bones, Susan Cordle, Alexus Nelson Entertaining children and families facing health challenges brings joy to these WilmU alumnae. As leaders of Pursuit For Peace, a Dover-based nonprofit, Caitlyn Kuhn and…
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