{"id":19119,"date":"2025-11-25T13:54:18","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T18:54:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/?p=19119"},"modified":"2025-11-25T13:54:19","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T18:54:19","slug":"wilmus-annual-green-white-scholarship-gala-supports-student-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/2025\/11\/25\/wilmus-annual-green-white-scholarship-gala-supports-student-success\/","title":{"rendered":"WilmU\u2019s Annual Green &amp; White Scholarship Gala Supports Student Success\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kadence-column19119_5cfd0e-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}.kadence-column19119_5cfd0e-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19119_5cfd0e-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19119_5cfd0e-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19119_5cfd0e-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19119_5cfd0e-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19119_5cfd0e-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19119_5cfd0e-01{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19119_5cfd0e-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 991px){.kadence-column19119_5cfd0e-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19119_5cfd0e-01\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Scholarships change lives. Just ask <strong>Jude Jones<\/strong>, a Wilmington University student who calls education a \u201clifeline.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cReceiving a scholarship did not just lighten my financial burden,\u201d Jones says. \u201cIt gave me the freedom to spend more time with my family, to engage more deeply with my studies, and to move closer to the future I envision for myself and my community.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At WilmU\u2019s recent Green &amp; White Scholarship Gala, she thanked donors, telling them their \u201cgenerosity is more than a gift \u2014 it is a vote of confidence.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The annual Gala on WilmU\u2019s New Castle Campus raises money for the Wilmington University Scholarship Fund.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide wu-blockquote-row is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote wu-blockquote-simple is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;[Donor] generosity is more than a gift &#8212; it is a vote of confidence.&#8221;<\/p>\n<cite>\u2014 Jude Jones<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Green &amp; White Scholarship Gala was an inspiring celebration of the Wilmington University community coming together to support student success,\u201d says <strong>Felicia Quinn<\/strong>, director of alumni relations and development. \u201cThe energy throughout the evening was incredible, with our guests, sponsors, volunteers and vendors all contributing to an atmosphere of joy, pride and generosity.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More than 350 people dined, danced and donated, enjoying a silent auction and themed party rooms, made possible by over 60 sponsors and food and beverage vendors.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe generosity shown throughout the night \u2014 from spirited bidding during the silent auction to the enthusiasm of our attendees \u2014 created a true sense of community and purpose,\u201d Quinn says, calling the evening \u201ca powerful reminder of what we can achieve when we unite around WilmU\u2019s mission.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/scholarships\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scholarship<\/a> recipient <strong>Jonathan Taylor<\/strong> agrees, crediting contributors for believing in him.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s not just financial help \u2014 it\u2019s hope,\u201d he says. \u201cIt\u2019s stability. 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