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Wilmington University’s Class of 2024 

Wilmington University celebrated its 53rd Commencement ceremonies on June 2-3, 2024, awarding more than 3,700 academic degrees at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington, Delaware. The accomplished Class of 2024 demonstrated exceptional dedication, achieving their academic goals amid professional responsibilities and personal commitments. Graduates, spanning…
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Dr. Marietta Dantonio-Madsen: A Divine Calling

Wilmington University alumna and adjunct professor Dr. Marietta Dantonio-Madsen has dedicated her career to serving multicultural populations through art.  “Whenever I see a need, I have always felt that if I have a skill set that can help different people and…
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The Alums Who Started it All

From left: Gwen (Strauss) Stern (’74), Bonnie (Sager) Gurian (’73), Elin ( Juvelier) Fischer (’74), Dona (Leeds) Leibowitz (’73), Wendy (Rollins) Latham (’73) Judith Lemley (’72), is proud to say she was part of Wilmington College’s first graduating…
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Alumna Jessica Aliff Honored with DAISY Award

Jessica Aliff, who works on the ChristianaCare Medical Intensive Care Unit, was nominated for the Daisy Award for her dedication and caring attitude she provided to a patient — and his family — before his death. “Jess was probably the best nurse we could have ever asked for to take care of our loved one on his last day on earth. “She went out of her way to shave his face…
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Dr. Abi Bakare: A Leader at the Mint

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…
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WilmU Alumni Awarded The Johns Hopkins School of Public Health’s Post-Doctoral Fellowship

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 Worked for Kasey … and It’s Still Working!

Kasey Trill, who earned her bachelor’s degree in Nursing and master’s degree as a Nurse Educator from WilmU, is a current student in the University’s doctoral program in Higher Education Leadership.  Trill has a passion for nursing instruction. In addition to her…
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A Source of Inspiration

The late U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg wasn’t just an advocate for gender equality and women’s rights. She believed in equality for all, especially underrepresented and underserved members of society. Perhaps that’s why Bader Ginsburg was a…
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2020 Distinguished Alumni Nominees

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 following alums, and thanks to family members, friends and colleagues who nominated them. Stay involved with your alumni…
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