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Amanda Chen (center) with fellow scholarship recipients and representatives from atTAcK addiction

November 7, 2023

Three Students Receive Scholarships from atTAcK addiction
Delaware Tech students Amanda Chen, Justin McNatt, and Jenn Tribbett, were each awarded a $1,000 scholarship from atTAcK addiction during the organization’s gala on October 19, 2023. The trio was selected based upon 500-word essays they submitted that explained how they have had an impact or will impact the fight against substance use disorder within their community or school.

Cornelia Johnson, Erin Schutt, and Ron Baron standing on stage at the 2023 Gourmet Gala with a screen behind them that says Amalfi Coast

November 3, 2023

Terry Campus Holds 20th Annual Gourmet Gala
The Delaware Tech Terry Campus celebrated the 20th anniversary of its Gourmet Gala on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, with “An Evening in the Amalfi Coast” affair that entertained more than 200 guests.

The Honorable Jacob Day, secretary of Maryland Housing and Community Development, was the keynote speaker.

October 30, 2023

2023 Sussex County Today Tomorrow Conference Looks at Workforce Housing in Sussex County
The theme for the 2023 Sussex County Today & Tomorrow Conference, held Oct. 26 at Delaware Technical Community College’s Owens Campus in Georgetown, was “Workforce Housing: Addressing the Crisis, Identifying Solutions, and Implementing Strategies.”

The 2023 Delaware Tech Men's Basketball Team gathered in a group on the court

October 27, 2023

Chemistry Will Key Success for Young Men's Basketball Team
Delaware Tech’s men’s basketball team features a host of new faces for the 2023-2024 season, and head coach Richard Rago said how quickly they come together will dictate how much winning this year’s team will be able to do.

Delaware Tech communications students recently toured the Milton studios of Coast TV with Department Chair Rob Rector and Communications Support Specialist Olivia Tennefoss.

October 27, 2023

Students Experience Real-World Media Production During Coast TV Studios Visit
Students in the communications program at Delaware Technical Community College recently received a behind-the-scenes tour of Coast TV (WRDE) studios in Milton. Journalist Britt Leoni and Meteorologist Jeanette Gallardo led the tour, which allowed students to watch media production in action and gain insights into the industry.

October 25, 2023

Meet the October Athlete Spotlight Students
Delaware Tech student-athletes must excel on and off the field as representatives of the College. Throughout the season on the Delaware Tech Athletics Instagram account, one student-athlete is regularly honored for their overall athletic performance, teamwork, sportsmanship, and commitment to education.

Delaware Tech President Dr. Mark Brainard; Dr. Lora Johnson, Vice President and Wilmington Campus Director; Wilmington Police Chief Wilfredo Campos; Michael Hare, Delaware Tech Board of Trustees member; and Daniel Ehmann, Vice President and Stanton Campus Director.

October 18, 2023

Delaware Tech Honors Wilmington Chief of Police Wilfredo Campos during Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Delaware Technical Community College’s Stanton and Wilmington campuses honored Wilfredo Campos, Wilmington’s chief of police, for his commitment to the Hispanic community and culture in northern Delaware at its 14th Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Honoree Celebration on Oct. 12.

Beth and Ron Baron

September 29, 2023

Ron & Beth Baron Named Honorary Chairs of Terry Campus Gourmet Gala
Ron and Beth Baron have been named honorary chairs of the Delaware Tech Terry Campus Gourmet Gala taking place Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 6-10 p.m. in the on-campus Del-One Conference Center. Ron is president & CEO of Del-One Federal Credit Union and Beth has been a social worker for nearly three decades.

The 2023 Hometown Heroes 5k Run/1 Mile Walk held Sept. 20 Rockford Park in Wilmington, raised over $11,000 for Delaware Technical Community College student scholarships.

September 27, 2023

Delaware Tech’s Annual Hometown Heroes 5K Raises Funds for Student Scholarships
More than 300 runners and walkers joined Delaware Technical Community College employees, students, and volunteers on Sept. 20 for the annual Hometown Heroes 5k Run/1 Mile Walk hosted by the College’s Stanton and Wilmington campuses. This year’s race raised over $11,000 for student scholarships.

New Delaware Tech assistant softball coaches Sami Mumford and Kylie Kruger.

September 26, 2023

Mumford and Kruger Join Softball Coaching Staff
When Delaware Tech’s softball team takes the field this spring to defend its region and district championships, there will be two new faces helping lead the team in new assistant coaches Sami Mumford and Kylie Kruger.

Athlete Spotlight students: Jazzlyn Maloney, Brayden Fosty, Megan Carroll and Ruby Champney.

September 26, 2023

Meet the September Athlete Spotlight Students
Delaware Tech student-athletes must excel on and off the field as representatives of the College. Throughout the season on the Delaware Tech Athletics Instagram account, one student-athlete is regularly honored for their overall athletic performance, teamwork, sportsmanship, and commitment to education.

The 2023 Run, White & Blue 5k, held Sept. 7 at the Owens Campus in Georgetown, raised over $22,000 for scholarships for veterans and first responders through sponsorship and participation.

September 25, 2023

Delaware Tech's Annual Run, White & Blue 5k Raises More than $20,000 for Scholarships
More than 400 runners and walkers participated in the 10th annual Run, White & Blue 5K run and 1-Mile walk on Thursday, Sept. 7 at Delaware Technical Community College’s Owens Campus in Georgetown. This year’s event raised over $22,000, which will go toward scholarships for veterans and first responders.

James Collins, Microsoft’s public sector leader for the Americas, delivers his keynote address.

September 25, 2023

Terry Campus Central Delaware Economic Summit Addresses Artificial Intelligence
The 15th annual Central Delaware Economic Summit, held Sept. 19, 2023, on the Delaware Tech Terry Campus in Dover, focused on the topic of artificial intelligence. The summit featured a keynote address by James Collins, public sector leader for the Americas at Microsoft, and a moderated chat with Collins and three other business and industry professionals utilizing AI in day-to-day operations.

Erin Carney and Morgan Donahue standing in their coaching uniforms in front of a white backdrop with the Delaware Tech Athletics logo repeated on it

September 25, 2023

Delaware Tech Grads Join Women’s Volleyball Coaching Staff
Two new faces are on the sideline for Delaware Tech’s women’s volleyball program this season, as Erin Carney and Morgan Donahue have joined the coaching staff as assistant coaches.

Sen. Tom Carper and Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester joined state and county officials and Delaware Tech leaders to break ground on the College's new Child Development Center at the Stanton Campus.

September 20, 2023

Delaware Tech Breaks Ground on Stanton Campus Child Development Center
Delaware Technical Community College has broken ground on a new child development center at its Stanton Campus that will offer child care to students, employees, and community members. Senator Tom Carper and Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester joined College leaders in a September ground-breaking ceremony to celebrate the $7 million project, which was funded through the American Rescue Plan.

Individuals attending the College’s STEM Educator Energy Institute collect voltage and current data from a solar panel.

August 31, 2023

Energy Department Holds STEM Educator Energy Institute
Delaware Tech energy department faculty worked with the Center for Renewable Energy Advanced Technological Education (CREATE) and the National Science Foundation to host a STEM Educator Energy Institute this summer on the College’s Terry Campus in Dover.

Students participating in the Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE) year-long residency program at a celebratory kickoff event.

August 30, 2023

College Celebrates Bachelor of Science in Education Year-Long Residency Program
To celebrate the first group of students participating in its Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE) year-long residency program, Delaware Tech held a kickoff event on Aug. 23 to include BSE faculty, staff, and students, College administrators, participating school district representatives, and other special guests.

The 2023 Delaware Tech Volleyball team gathered in a group on the court

August 28, 2023

Women’s Volleyball Team Prepares to Defend Region Championship
Delaware Tech’s women’s volleyball team enters the 2023 season as the defending National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region 19 champions and are preparing for an encore performance.

A group of Delaware Tech cross country athletes standing in their athletic uniforms

August 24, 2023

First-Year Runners Leading the Cross Country Program Into 2023 Season
Delaware Tech’s men’s and women’s cross country teams enter the 2023 season with a common thread among all of the runners – they are all in the first year.

Dan Yearick head coach of men’s lacrosse program.

August 22, 2023

Yearick Named Head Coach of Men’s Lacrosse Program
After serving as assistant coach/offensive coordinator for two seasons, Dan Yearick is now head coach of Delaware Tech’s men’s lacrosse program.

A collage of all the 2023 All-Academic Athletes

July 27, 2023

Delaware Tech Athletics Sets a New Record for Student-Athletes Receiving NJCAA Academic All-American Honors
Delaware Technical Community College had 24 student-athletes recently receive National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) All-Academic honors for their academic achievements in the 2022-2023 season. This is a record number of student-athletes receiving this honor, breaking the previous record of 20 which was set just a year ago.

Instructor Jenna Bradley and Instructional Coordinator Adam Whitlock with their 2023 Delaware Today Excellence in Nursing Top Nurse awards

June 29, 2023

Nursing Faculty Members Bradley and Whitlock Named 2023 Top Nurses
Delaware Tech nursing faculty members Jenna Bradley, an instructor, and Adam Whitlock, an instructional coordinator, were named Top Nurses at the 2023 Delaware Today Excellence in Nursing awards ceremony held May 17. Eight additional individuals affiliated with the College’s nursing program were nominated for recognition.

Paul Weatherly standing with Cavanaugh scholars Cynthia Reid, Christina Hushen, and Ja'Net Reid-Jones

June 29, 2023

Longtime College Supporter Receives Paul K. Weatherly Award
Longtime Delaware Tech supporter James T. Cavanaugh III received the College’s Paul K. Weatherly Award Recognizing Excellence at the Board of Trustees’ June meeting. The Weatherly Award was created in 1995 to honor individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Delaware Technical Community College and who best exemplify the ideals of the community college spirit.

From left, Michelle Thompson, Sarah Beebe, Cornelia Johnson, Rosemary Wurster, Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long, Christopher Otto, Pam Zickafoose, Erica McPhail, Sylvia Stubbs, and Angel Dewey.

June 26, 2023

Terry Campus Nursing Department and Bayhealth Hold Nurse Educator Conference
The Delaware Tech Terry Campus Nursing Department partnered with Bayhealth to hold a Nurse Educator Conference June 8, 2023 in Dover. More than 200 nursing professionals from across Delaware and the tri-state area gathered in the on-campus Del-One Conference Center for updates on educational trends relevant to the nursing profession.

Kandice Schlabach posing and batting

June 26, 2023

Schlabach Hits the Right Marks for Delaware Tech Softball
In a Delaware Tech softball season full of offensive power statistics, Kandice Schlabach’s numbers helped her stand out above others.

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