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My Take Taxpayers could eventually pick up the tab for med school
2+ hour, 48+ min ago (564+ words) During discussions over "Delaware finally "getting a medical school, state Sen. Trey Paradee, D-Dover, questioned whether there was a path forward once federal funding runs out. That question remains unanswered as more details emerge about the selection of Thomas Jefferson…...
From Spotlight Delaware: What to know about Delaware's new medical school
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (1352+ words) Delaware is set to open its first medical school in 2028. For years, lawmakers and healthcare leaders have pointed to healthcare worker shortages in the state, especially below the C&D Canal. And as Delaware gets older and sicker, more physicians…...
From Spotlight Delaware: Thomas Jefferson University picked to run Delaware's first medical school
1+ week, 13+ hour ago (1418+ words) Delaware officials announced Tuesday that the state's first medical school, funded by hundreds of millions of federal dollars meant to bolster rural healthcare, will be run by Philadelphia-based Thomas Jefferson University." Jefferson beat out three other bidders " the Philadelphia College…...
Delaware Has the 11th Best Safety Manager Ratio in the U. S.
1+ week, 2+ day ago (163+ words) Workplace safety manager roles surged 165% since 2010, compared to just 22% for total U. S. employment Manufacturing and construction employ the most safety managers, but the highest concentrations are found in mining and utilities Safety manager wage growth trails the national average despite recent…...
Community leader Charlotte Miller-Lacy
2+ week, 1+ day ago (163+ words) Known" to many as "Momma Lacy," she dedicated her life to supporting families and youth," mentoring women, and creating safe spaces. Miller-Lacy was the founder and National Executive Director of both I Am My Sister's Keeper and the MSK Community…...
From Spotlight Delaware: Officials eye DSU dorms for new Dover homeless shelter
2+ week, 3+ day ago (1120+ words) Delaware officials are in talks to convert hundreds of Delaware State University dorms into a homeless shelter modeled after the New Castle County Hope Center." The state would fund the endeavor using federal dollars it received last year to bolster…...
Guest view: Summer camp is an Iinvestment in Delaware's children & workforce
3+ week, 2+ day ago (470+ words) Summer should be a season of growth, confidence, and connection. It's when kids learn how to swim, make new friends, take brave first steps into the unknown, and discover their own potential. These moments do more than create memories; they…...
Entrepreneurship school coming to University of Delaware after gift from grad
3+ week, 4+ day ago (285+ words) Delaware Business Now The Neil Book School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Delaware's" " Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics recently received approval from trustees." "Entrepreneurial thinking is a habit of mind Situated in the Lerner College…...
Canvas learning management system shut down at UD and other universities
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (159+ words) Students at the University of Delaware and institutions have been affected by an apparent cybersecurity incident involving Canvas, the UD learning management system. The IT unit" is" working with the vendor to gather additional information and assess any potential impact…...
Wilmington University law school named in honor of judge, attorney Joseph Farnan, Jr.
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (254+ words) Wilmington University this month named its law school the Farnan School of Law." The" school was initially named Wilmington University School of Law and is part of the university's north Wilmington campus. Joseph Farnan, Jr." served as a U. S District…...