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From Brooklyn to Abu Dhabi

April 28, 2021
Sometimes, on the way to a successful career, it’s necessary to adapt, change course, or pivot — to use a vogue word. That’s what this WilmU alumna did. Dr. Lorrain Mott-Baptiste Dr. Lorrain Mott-Baptiste has made two significant course corrections on her way to success — pivots that have brought her to the unlikeliest of places — Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates, where for…
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Teach, in the Name of the Law

April 28, 2021
Experience is education for WilmU’s Criminal Justice Institute. There’s no substitute for experience. When Dr. Raymond Carr and Scott Duffey, the assistant professors who direct Wilmington University’s Criminal Justice Institute, lead a continuing education program…
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John Washburn: Living His Best Life

April 28, 2021
Amid the much-deserved plaudits heaped on doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers during the pandemic, fast-food workers were a somewhat over-looked subset of those deemed essential. With indoor dining curtailed or prohibited, drive-through restaurants became the go-to…
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The Inaugural Notable 9

April 28, 2021
The Doctor of Social Science in Prevention Science’s  first cohort shared their thoughts in an essay they wrote to Drs. Debra Berke and Shawn Stevens of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. We accept that we had to sacrifice every Wednesday evening and most weekends for the last two-plus years to earn our doctorate degrees.  And, we do think you’re crazy to ask us to write this…
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The 27,000-Mile Internship

April 28, 2021
Eighteen strangers, traveling in three vehicles for 49 days to 22 states, 21 cites, 10 national parks (a total of 27,000 miles); four emergency room visits; endless mechanical problems—all while consuming 1,176 cups of coffee, approximately 1 million PB&Js, and just 35…
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WilmU’s Promise Grants Aim For More Teacher Diversity

April 28, 2021
In elementary school classrooms, racially and ethnically diverse student populations benefit from diversity among their teachers. In most school districts, however, teacher diversity is in short supply. A new scholarship opportunity developed by Wilmington University’s…
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A Dream Deferred No More

April 28, 2021
Amber Hickman-Taylor, director of the Greater Newark Boys & Girls Club, calls it “my top Club moment of all time.” That moment occurred in a room at the club that was filled with kids, staff, board members and volunteers, as well as representatives from Wilmington University. They were there to join in the celebration as a surprised Charnaè Lusby, a long-time club “kid” and now an…
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Wilmington University Unveils a Redesigned Communication Degree

April 27, 2021
The College of Technology has unveiled a redesigned Communication degree. Students now have a choice of one of three concentrations: Digital Journalism, Public Relations & Strategic Communication, and Visual Communication, all offered face-to-face and online. “We…
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The ‘ARTC’ of Special Education

April 27, 2021
Among the myriad acronyms that pepper the vocabulary of educators, ARTC is a relatively recent addition. It stands for Alternative Routes to Teacher Certification, and it is of particular importance to paraeducators (also known as teacher’s aides or classroom assistants)…
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A Hurricane, an Earthquake, and a Pandemic

April 27, 2021
An essay by student Omarys Davila of Puerto Rico Puerto Rico continues to feel the impact of the 2017 Hurricane Maria. It is recovering from a 2020 earthquake and still reeling from COVID-19. Yes, being an online student in Puerto Rico is difficult. The difficulty hasn’t occurred because of economic aspects. It’s more about the unpredictable things that happen that limit us from performing…
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