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Delaware School for the Deaf grads urged to 'pave the way for future generations'
When four Delaware School for the Deaf seniors received their diplomas Thursday evening, School Leader Courtney Cooper told them that the ceremony represents the doors opening to new opportunities. “Some doors may open to immediate joy and success, while others may present challenges that test your strength and commitment,” she told the graduates, some of whom have been at DSD since they were toddlers in preschool. “Do not fear these doors; embrace them. Each experience, whether triumphant or testing, will shape you into the person...
Project SEARCH Empowers Students to ‘Go the Distance’ With Job Opportunities
Pratyush Pol shared dinner and stories with his family and two mentors from ChristianaCare’s Endoscopy Department during a celebration of his time as an intern with Project SEARCH, a school-to-work program hosted at ChristianaCare for young adults with disabilities. Melissa MacMurray, BSN, RN, BS, PCCN, nurse manager of Endoscopy, said she has seen a transformation […] The post Project SEARCH ... Read More
Wilmington University Environmental Science Graduate Earns PhD Fellowship
WilmU spotlights Amaja’ Mack, who completed her master’s degree in Environmental Science and hopes to help others with her research. Amaja’ Mack has been busy these last few years. She’s been making plays on the basketball court with the WilmU Wildcats and working to save coral reefs in the biology lab and managing a full-time job as a quality-control technician — all while completing a master’s degree in Environmental Science.
8 students honored in digital interactive mapping national contest
Eight First State students have been recognized for their excellence in a national interactive mapping contest. The Esri’s 2024 ArcGIS webapp competition challenges students to create and share interactive mapping projects using ESRI ArcGIS software. First Staters created digital storymaps that explore some aspect of life in Delaware. Click on the project names below to view the maps. Here’s who ... Read More
West Chester University Offers Transfer and Scholarship Information for University of the Arts Students
WCU has released transfer and scholarship information for students who have been displaced by the closing of University of the Arts. West Chester University has released transfer and scholarship information for students who have been displaced by the sudden closing of the University of the Arts (UArts) in Philadelphia. Executive...
Cape Henlopen, Tatnall lead final ranking of top 40 Delaware girls lacrosse players
After their state title streak ended at 13 last spring, Cape Henlopen girls lacrosse returned to the top of the sport this season with the state's deepest team. "I think the strength of our team is our depth," senior Grace Wiggins said. "We have so many people that can come onto the field...
Church Farm School Names Vincent Napoleon Its Board Chair and President
Vincent Napoleon, far right, is the new Chair and President of Church Farm School's Board of Directors. Church Farm School has named Vincent J. Napoleon the Chair and President of its Board of Directors. Napoleon joined the board in 2018 and, for the past year, has been serving as Vice...
Salesianum, Archmere lead final ranking of top 40 Delaware boys lacrosse players
The team Salesianum coach Bob Healy said was "arguably, one of the best high school sports teams ever to play in Delaware" placed 13 players on our final ranking of the best high school boys lacrosse players in the state. Facing Cape Henlopen in the state title game for the...
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