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Every Clue Counts

November 17, 2017
Twenty-seven students from the John R. Downes Elementary School in Newark, Delaware, are authors thanks to WilmU alumnus and Special Education teacher Bryan Andress.  The fifth-grade class conceptualized, researched, storyboarded, wrote, edited and illustrated “Every Clue Counts,” a young Sherlock Holmes mystery novel. They also created an hour-long documentary depicting the production of the…
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Why Leaders Learn

November 17, 2017
A virtual military staff ride creates meaningful lessons in leadership. Here’s how. The United States spends billions every year on leadership development training at every level, from in-house introductory courses and full-scale executive-level leadership development…
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Community Mom

November 17, 2017
Dr. Sandi Hagans-Morris believes her purpose is to support her community and its youth. Dr. Sandi Hagans-Morris works with youth at First State Community Action in Kent County. Her years as a preschool teacher and her current position as a program manager at First State…
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The Positive Impact of WilmU on Delawareans

November 17, 2017
Each year, Wilmington University educates more Delaware residents than the other four-year, higher education institutions in the state combined. And there’s more — much more. Next year, Wilmington University will celebrate its 50th anniversary. This past summer, the University’s change in leadership saw the rise of Delaware’s first female African-American University president. Soon, WilmU…
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Building A Life Worth Living

November 17, 2017
How my journey led to Wilmington University. Assistant Professor Jason James, College of Business. Life is rife with opportunities. If we listen hard enough to the voices around us, we can learn more about ourselves. We can change. Being able to recognize that you’re not…
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Men’s Lacrosse Comes to WilmU

November 17, 2017
Men’s lacrosse at Wilmington University will finally become a reality starting this spring. Noah Given | Photo by Paul Patton Newly appointed Head Coach Christian Zwickert has heard rumblings of collegiate lacrosse coming to New Castle ever since a conversation with…
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Adjunct Seeks to Empower Women

November 17, 2017
“He throws like a girl, “man-up,” “for the good of mankind” are expressions we see or hear almost every day — without giving them a second thought.  Rachel Piazza | Photo by Orlando Checo Rachel Piazza does, and she would like to see them expunged from the language. “They serve to devalue women,” says the adjunct instructor at Wilmington University’s College of Social and…
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The Making of a Leader: Chuck Baldwin

November 17, 2017
This alumnus learned the value of education in the Navy, then co-founded the Delaware Military Academy.  Charles Baldwin is the founder of the Delaware Military Academy high school. He recently published a book, Carrier to Classroom, Transferring military skills into a…
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Wonder Woman

November 17, 2017
There’s something about Katie Burke, assistant to the vice president of External and International Affairs. Maybe it’s her indomitable work ethic, or her unbreakable spirit, or her inability to say no to anyone who needs help.  Katie Burke | Photo by Paul…
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Student Wellness

November 17, 2017
As director of Student Health Services at Delaware State University, Wilmington University alumna Dr. Michelle Fisher had built a solid career based on her nursing expertise — including her MSN from WilmU.   Dr. Michelle Fisher | Photo by Susan L. Gregg While she certainly could have rested on her laurels, Fisher had a vision that she could do more to support students and contribute to the DSU…
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