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Inspired Design

November 9, 2021
Many people lost their jobs during the pandemic, but chances are Tony Whitten was the only puppet specialist to be laid off. “There are only about four of us in the world,” says Whitten, who was teaching puppetry at Disney World in Orlando when he was furloughed in March of 2020. But thanks to a Certificate in Graphic Design from Wilmington University, the 47-year-old has been able to pivot…
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Godfrey’s Trailblazing Role

November 5, 2021
In March, when Wilmington University alumna Katherine Godfrey was named the athletic director at Salesianum, Wilmington’s all-boys school, she almost immediately decided to reconnect with WilmU Director of Athletics Dr. Stefanie Whitby. As Salesianum’s first female AD…
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A Leader of Leaders

November 5, 2021
This alumna made history as the first female director of the Division of Motor Vehicles. Now she’s CEO of Leadership Delaware. We anticipate great things. Jennifer Cohan worked in Delaware state government for 31 years, and now, as CEO of Leadership Delaware, Inc., she is…
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Wilmington University Announces Inaugural Spirit Stride Virtual 5K

April 1, 2021
This year marks Wilmington University’s first Spirit Stride Virtual 5K. For one week, beginning April 19 and continuing through April 25, the public can run, walk or bike to support the Wilmington University Scholarship Fund. An impressive array of prizes is on tap. Participants will enter a drawing for an Apple Watch, gift cards to Amazon and the Delaware Running Company, and Apple AirPods.
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WilmU Alum Introduces Therapy Dog to School

March 17, 2021
When students at Hammonton Middle School in South Jersey returned to in-person learning after a couple of remote days in February of 2021, they were greeted by their new classmate – Wally. Wally is a therapy dog, introduced to his school by principal Michael Nolan, a…
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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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All in the Family

November 6, 2020
The WilmU family that studies together succeeds together. Tamra Baurys and her children, Eric and Alexa, each completed their Wilmington University degree programs in May of 2020: Tamra, with a doctorate in Educational Leadership; Eric, an MBA; and Alexa, a bachelor’s in Elementary Education. Tamra, who is celebrating her 30th anniversary as a teacher at Greensboro Elementary School in…
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12 WilmU Alumni Among Top 20 Teachers

January 9, 2020
The State of Delaware has honored 20 District Teachers of the Year, 12 of whom earned degrees at Wilmington University. Each received $2,000 at an award ceremony on Oct. 15 at Dover Downs, where they were congratulated by Governor John Carney, Senator Tom Carper and state education officials. Photo: delaware.gov One of the honorees, Laura Burke, a third-grade teacher in Seaford, is also a WilmU…
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