ACADEMIC NEWSMAGAZINE

Emily Navarrete: A Propensity for Social Justice

October 16, 2024
Left to right: Alexander Norris, Jade Drummond, Claudette Warner, Emily Navarrete, Bria Alleyne and Amaury Mable Emily Navarrete is a policy wonk with a passion for helping others. As she views it, the two go hand in hand: good policy propels positive social change. “I see the need for compassion and services, especially mental health services,” she says. “It’s important for us to be…
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Dr. John Gray Retires

October 16, 2024
College of Education Dean Dr. John Gray’s tenure at Wilmington University was distinguished by transformative leadership and a commitment to educational excellence Dr. John Gray joined Wilmington University in 1993. He served as dean of the College of Education for 14…
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The Middle States Commission on Higher Education Reaffirms Accreditation of Wilmington University, With Stellar Results

October 16, 2024
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) has officially reaffirmed Wilmington University’s accreditation. All seven standards were met with no requirements and no recommendations. “This achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of our faculty and staff,” says Wilmington University President Dr. LaVerne Harmon. “We are humbled that the MSCHE team noted our commitment…
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Long Live the Modern Library

October 16, 2024
In January, I began working at Wilmington University School of Law as the associate dean of Library and Information Resources. I arrived here through a winding path from law. After graduating from Georgia State University College of Law and passing the Georgia bar exam, I…
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Community Intervention

October 16, 2024
In early 2022, Wilmington’s City Council and the City of Wilmington agreed to pay $38,000 to the Community Based Public Safety Collective to perform an analysis to help the city tackle and reduce community violence. The Collective interviewed over 58 stakeholders, surveyed…
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A New Chapter

October 16, 2024
Dr. James Wilson transitions from VP for Academic Affairs to full-time professor, leaving a legacy at Wilmington University Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. James Wilson retired in June from the Executive Team but remains a full-time professor in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences’ Mental Health Counseling program. Dr. Wilson is a National Certified Counselor, Approved Clinical…
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Rodney Little: A Veteran Helping Veterans

October 16, 2024
Rodney Little Growing up in West Philadelphia in a family of seven, with a father who worked three jobs to pay the bills, Rodney Little was aware from an early age that college probably was not in his immediate future. That would come much later, at Wilmington University. …
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Claiborne Selected for Student-Athlete Symposium

October 16, 2024
Daja Claiborne, a junior guard/forward on Wilmington University women’s basketball team, was selected for the Student-Athlete Symposium that took place in conjunction with the 2024 NCAA Inclusion Forum, held in Indianapolis from April 24 to 26. The Student-Athlete…
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Remembering Debbie G.

October 16, 2024
Debbie Galloway When Debra Galloway, affectionately known as “Debbie G.” to her University friends, passed away on May 21, 2024, she was surrounded by her husband, son, sister, and niece. She was 69. Her loss was deeply painful for her WilmU friends and colleagues. After all, she worked at the University for 26 years as the assistant registrar and commencement coordinator in the Office of the…
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