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Delaware Roundup: 38 (Really) Quick Reads (11/15)

Peter OsborneBusiness, Culture, Delaware Nonprofits, Education, Government, Government & Politics, Health, Retail and Restaurants, Sports

The Delaware Roundup is published every weekend. Send submissions for News Briefs and Calendar items to [email protected]. If possible, please forward submissions within the email or in a Word document. BUSINESS Cover & Rossiter, one of Wilmington’s oldest full-service accounting firms will merge with and be rebranded by the Bonadio Group, which will help Upstate New York’s largest professional services firm …

Milford LIVE Weekly Review – October 29, 2024

Sonja FreyMilford-live, Weekly Review

This Week’s Top Stories Include: Majority at public hearing supportive of recreational marijuana facilities in Milford ADU options could address affordable housing crisis $50 Million ‘Build to Scale’ Program Aims to Boost Technology Entrepreneur Ecosystems Katrina White sworn in as new City Clerk Milford can’t overcome injuries, Parent Night, and a stadium closure, falling 34-27 Click on the image below …

DSU's D9 Conference over the weekend was sponsored by Disney.

Disney strengthens partnership with DSU through conference support

Jarek RutzEducation, Headlines

The magic of mentorship is taking center stage at Delaware State University, where The Walt Disney Company continues its three-decade-long effort to create real-world career connections for HBCU students and alumni. The most recent example of this partnership occurred this past weekend as more than 100 Delaware State University students spent the weekend at the D9 three-day conference focused on …

DSU was ranked as the 3rd best public HBCU and 9th best overall HBCU in the 2025 Best Colleges rankings by U.S. News & World Report.

DSU ranks in top 3 of public HBCUs for 5th straight year

Jarek RutzEducation, Headlines

What seems to be an annual lock now, Delaware State University has ranked as a top three Historically Black College and University by the acclaimed U.S. News & World Report College Rankings. The rankings for 2025’s best colleges, which were published Tuesday, lists DSU as the third best public HBCU, and the ninth best overall HBCU.  Changes to rankings Two …

Three institutions of higher education have reached an agreement to offer 12 early childhood credits.

WilmU, DelTech join DSU offer of 12 free early childhood credits

Jarek RutzEducation, Headlines

Just weeks after Delaware State University announced a successful inaugural year of a program that trains professionals to serve the state’s youngest learners, the state’s other prominent institutions of higher education are jumping on board.  The Delaware Department of Education funds DSU’s Early Childhood Innovation Center, which offers direct support to help early childhood professionals work toward their certification as …

MilfordLIVE Weekly Review – July 30, 2024

Sonja FreyMilford-live, Weekly Review

This Week’s Top Stories Include: Milford FFA students do well at state fair Hippiefest returns to Causey Mansion New store in Milford combines books and crafts Del State and Milford Wellness Village partner to offer GWAP Click on the image below to view the PDF

Del State and Milford Wellness Village partner to offer GWAP

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines, Health, Milford Headline Story

On Friday, July 26, officials from Milford Wellness Village and Delaware State University signed a Memorandum of Understanding to partner with a Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWAP). The program is designed to provide multiple degree offerings in programs designed to aid the older population in Delaware. I welcome everyone here today to Milford Wellness Village. This is the home of, …

DSU's ECIC higher education graduates, from left: Ayesha Jamison, Michelle Spangler, Luz Quiroga, Evelyn Cubbage, Patrice Jones Cornish, Julissa Valerio and ECIC Scholarship Coordinator Jennifer Seo.

DSU’s early ed. center awards 13 degrees, 223 credentials in first year

Jarek RutzEducation, Headlines

At the conclusion of its first year, a new program at Delaware State University focused on training professionals to serve the state’s youngest learners, graduated 13 people with degrees and gave credentials to hundreds more.  DSU’s Early Childhood Innovation Center aims to empower and cultivate a highly skilled, educated and diverse workforce by providing holistic, comprehensive and evidence-based supports. Its …

Two of the state's big three institutions of higher education are raising tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year.

UD, DSU raise tuition for next year, Del Tech stays the same 

Jarek RutzEducation, Headlines

The cost of going to college in Delaware has gone up – again. For what seems to be a yearly tradition at this point, a couple of the state’s institutions of higher education have announced tuition increases for the 2024-2025 academic year.  University of Delaware UD will bump tuition up 4% for next year, after implementing a 5% hike this …

DSU, UD and Del Tech asked for millions in state funding, with a large chunk for deferred maintenance.

Colleges, DOE ask for hundreds of millions for capital projects

Jarek RutzEducation, Headlines

The big three institutions of higher education in the First State along with the Delaware Department of Education on Thursday asked for a combined $300 million from the state for capital improvement projects. As the state’s General Assembly prepares its budget for fiscal year 2025, which starts July 1, the University of Delaware, Delaware State University and Del Tech all …