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When Great is Not Good Enough

October 28, 2020
Until last year, Michael Mendick was self-taught, the bulk of his education coming from real-world experience and books on tape (“Automobile University,” he calls them). He devours the books while driving 70,000 miles a year covering a three-state area for his HVAC company. As a result, he peppers his conversation with quotations from self-improvement gurus like Dale Carnegie, Tony Robbins…
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An Unsung Hero and Mask Maker

October 28, 2020
Kristina Hoffmann wasn’t quite planning on turning into a mask- and scrub-hat maker, but that’s what happened as living in the age of COVID-19 required everyone to wear protective gear.  The Wilmington University alumna of the College of Business says she pulled out her…
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What Makes Remarkable Teachers Remarkable?

October 28, 2020
Close your eyes. Imagine your favorite teachers. What made them special? Wilmington University’s best teachers have enhanced their teaching effectiveness by enjoying professional development and training programs at the New Castle location. This year, the COVID-19…
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Open Educational Resources: A Win-Win

October 28, 2020
Open Educational Resources (OER), a concept that has been evolving for more than a decade, holds great potential for both educators and students. Wilmington University is looking to tap that potential. “I see it as the wave of the future,” says Dr. Sallie Reissman, assistant vice president and dean of the College of Online and Experiential Learning. OER encompasses teaching and learning…
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Multitasking Mom

October 28, 2020
For Samantha Speck, support is a shared resource. Speck was a stay-at-home mom of three boys when she earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Wilmington University in 2018. Now she’s pursuing her master’s in Applied Family Science through the College of Social…
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To Survive and Defend

October 28, 2020
COVID-19 may have delayed Emmanuel Gilbert’s doctoral degree, but it didn’t derail it. He planned to complete his Ed.D. in Organizational Learning, Leadership, and Innovation by Memorial Day. He was working on the second round of revisions and even scheduled a mock…
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A Role in Recovery

October 28, 2020
A master’s in Counseling helped Anah Galloway help trauma victims. She has played a part in Wilmington University’s Alumni Association since graduating with a B.S. in Psychology in 2014. As an assistant vice president on its executive board, she’s encouraged countless graduates to “share their time, talent, and treasure” as Wildcat alumni. Earning a master’s degree in Clinical…
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