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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 Community Action earned her the nickname “community mom,” largely because her mentees have stayed at her home in times of…
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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…
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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 former Director of Athletics Frank Aiello in 2005. The plan at that time was to get the women’s lacrosse program off and running…
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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…
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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 Patton Whatever it is, she’s known around campus as the ultimate Wilmington University ambassador. Burke joined the WilmU family in…
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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…
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CompTIA and WilmU Partnership = Savings for Students

November 16, 2017
Finding your path almost never involves a straight line, but rather a series of twists, turns and challenges. Wilmington University student Bryan Amoroso knows that better than anyone.  Bryan Amoroso | Photo by Susan L. Gregg “After spending some time at college as a…
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One Step Closer: SHRM

November 16, 2017
Great news! WilmU’s bachelor’s and master’s in Human Resource Management programs are acknowledged by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) as being in full alignment with its suggested HR curriculum. WilmU’s bachelor’s and master’s in Human Resource Management programs have joined 450 programs in 340 educational institutions worldwide that are acknowledged by the Society…
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