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A Distinguished Journey to the Bench

October 16, 2023
Chief Judge Demetrica Todd-Ruiz On March 20, 2023, Demetrica Todd-Ruiz made history as the first African American Superior Court judge appointed in Salem County, New Jersey. The confirmation by the New Jersey Senate marked a milestone in her journey to the bench — one that exemplifies the Wilmington University mission of excellence, leadership, and service. Todd-Ruiz has a long and distinguished…
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Hail to a Trailblazing Chief

October 16, 2023
Capt. Wilfredo Campos Alumnus Wilfredo Campos, a native of Puerto Rico, is Wilmington’s first Latino police chief. In January, Capt. Wilfredo Campos became the first person of Hispanic descent to be named Wilmington chief of police. A significant milestone, to be sure. But…
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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 at six locations across America. His drive to help people prosper is rooted in the volunteer work he began as a boy in his…
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From Dreamer to Restaurateur

October 16, 2023
Tomeka Crawford For 20 years, Tomeka Crawford worked in banking, while dreaming of opening her own restaurant. “I knew that I needed an education if I was going to realize my dream,” she recalls. That was a tall order for the Kent County woman, who already was working…
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With Wisdom and Experience

October 16, 2023
Dr. Nancy Doody For 32 years, Dr. Nancy Doody has been part of the fiber at Wilmington University. She started as a secretary to the vice president for finance and soon learned that WilmU offers more than just a place to work.  “WilmU gave me a career path,” she says. …
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WilmU Alumni Awarded The Johns Hopkins School of Public Health’s Post-Doctoral Fellowship

October 4, 2023
Dr. Hakim Stovall with Councilwoman Katherine Gilmore Richardson at Philadelphia’s City Hall. Alumnus Dr. Hakim Stovall, a recent Doctorate of Prevention Science Program graduate, was awarded the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health’s post-doctoral fellowship.  “I will be working with the gun violence prevention team to develop evidence-based strategies to help reduce risks,” says Dr.
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WilmU Student Reports to United Nations Headquarters

October 4, 2023
Annum Nashra In March, Wilmington University international student Annum Nashra was a delegate at the United Nations for the 67th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women. According to the U.N., the session’s priority theme was innovation and technological change…
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Prepping for a Cybersecurity Career

October 4, 2023
Nokwa Sibanda The last six years have been a whirlwind of academic and professional achievements for alumna Nokwa Sibanda. She moved from her native Zimbabwe to Delaware in 2017, and immediately enrolled at Wilmington University. Since then, she has earned two academic degrees from the University and accumulated an impressive list of credentials in preparation for a career in cybersecurity — a…
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