ALUMNI NEWSMAGAZINE

From Dreamer to Restaurateur

October 16, 2023
Tomeka Crawford For 20 years, Tomeka Crawford worked in banking, while dreaming of opening her own restaurant. “I knew that I needed an education if I was going to realize my dream,” she recalls. That was a tall order for the Kent County woman, who already was working full time and raising a family. Then she discovered Wilmington University, which offered her the opportunity to take classes…
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With Wisdom and Experience

October 16, 2023
Dr. Nancy Doody For 32 years, Dr. Nancy Doody has been part of the fiber at Wilmington University. She started as a secretary to the vice president for finance and soon learned that WilmU offers more than just a place to work.  “WilmU gave me a career path,” she says. …
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WilmU Student Reports to United Nations Headquarters

October 4, 2023
Annum Nashra In March, Wilmington University international student Annum Nashra was a delegate at the United Nations for the 67th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women. According to the U.N., the session’s priority theme was innovation and technological change…
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Learning to Lead: Which degree matches your career goals — MBA or M.S. in Management?

September 20, 2023
Wilmington University’s Master of Business Administration program offers a career-focused, experience-driven degree that fits your schedule as well as your budget. But the MBA isn’t the only path to leadership excellence, as the Master of Science in Management program also offers a degree that delivers the skills you’ll need to rise in your field.   Both degree programs are available 100%…
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WilmU’s M.S. in Management: ‘Worth Every Penny’

September 12, 2023
Kathryn Whitesel is moving from melodies to management. After years as an early childhood and elementary school music teacher, she’s earning a master’s degree in management at Wilmington University and looking to change careers. “I’ve had a background…
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What Can You Do With an A.S. in Finance? 

August 31, 2023
Hockey fans love hat tricks — when a player scores three goals in a game. And did you know? You can achieve an educational “hat trick” at Wilmington University, beginning with an associate degree in finance. “We talk in academia all the time about stackable credentials. And the associate degree is a good way to get started,” says Donald Stuhlman, WilmU’s director of…
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DBA Residency Offers ‘Terrific Collaboration’

August 10, 2023
For 15 years, the DBA Residency Program has brought together doctoral candidates so they can refine their dissertation topics, gain insights from alumni, and meet their professors and fellow students. “They are spread out all over the country and this is the first time…
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From Immigrant Student to Adjunct Finance Instructor

June 12, 2023
Twenty years ago, Lucie Jeneski Stairs came to Delaware from the Czech Republic. She spoke little English, but had a talent for numbers and a passion for education. While working on an associate degree in accounting at Del Tech, a mentor suggested she go on for her B.S. degree at Wilmington University. “I had Lucie in three classes and was most impressed not only with her dedication and work…
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