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President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Jack P. Varsalona
Vice President for External Affairs . . . . . . . Dr. Peter Bailey
Editor-in-Chief. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Christopher Pitcher
Managing Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jaime Bender
Contributing Editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Britney Gulledge
University Photographer. . . . . . . . . . . .Susan L. Gregg
Contributing Photographer. . . . . . . . . John Donnelly
Contributors
Alumni Relations Writers
Director of Alumni Relations . . . . . . . Pa ie Jennings
Senior Director of
Institutional Advancement. . . . . . . . StefanieWhitby
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Wilmington UniversityMagazine
is designed and published for the alumni, students,
and associates of Wilmington University by:
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President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jonathan Witty
Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert F. Martinelli
Creative Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Randy Clark
Art Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brian E. Young
Senior Editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blaise Willig
Editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nancy Menefee Jackson
Project Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Julie Lang
Advertising Account Executive . . . Jessica Stryker
WILMINGTON UNIVERSITYMAGAZINE is the
official magazine of Wilmington University and
is produced by the Office of Public Relations. It
is published and distributed twice a year. With a
circulation of over 16,000, Wilmington University
Magazine is sent to active students, alumni, and
other constitutions of the University community.
Personal views expressed in articles by faculty and
staff do not necessarily reflect the official policies
of Wilmington University.
from the edi tor
Daniel Laule a
Lori Irelan
Dr. John Gray
Dr. Ed Guthrie
Dr. Barbara Sartell
Steve LeShay
Lori Sitler
Denise Z. Westbrook
Stacey Stickel
Thomas W. Hurd
Susan Chumley
Mark Hufe
Dear Reader,
T
his issue, we are focusing on the workWilmington University does every day to
educate, train and prepare the “cyber warriors” of tomorrow.
Spend a li le time on our campus and you’ll soon discover how unique our
institution is. Our University is not just a place to get a degree. It is a place to
learn how to protect yourself, your loved ones, your company and – in some
cases – the world.
We have a state-of-the-art cyber security programwithin our College of Technology that
includes a curriculum steeped in real-world application and
a dedicated faculty whose careers have revolved around
the IT and computer security fields. Combine that with a
slew of campus clubs, events, competitions, camps and
challenges, and it’s no wonder so many of our students are
winning awards and scoring high-profile jobs upon graduation.
Although computer and networking security is an emerging
academic field across the nation, local institutions have yet
to offer such a program in its entirety. Wilmington University
is the only institution to offer the Bachelor of Science in
Computer and Network Security in the area.
On page 46, you’ll see how we were able to build this
comprehensive and innovative program from the ground up and maintain its academic
excellence over the years. You’ll also learn about the exciting events coming up on our campus
and beyond, and how you can get involved in this exciting and constantly evolving field. And
you’ll find out what kinds of career opportunities await our students who choose to pursue this
course of study.
And what happens when it’s time to graduate? Celebration ensues, of course! Beginning on
page 18, catch all the fist-pumping, cap decorating and high-fiving that made our Class of 2013
commencement so unforge able. We applaud our students on this momentous accomplish-
ment and are enriched by their smiling faces as we watch them cross the stage to receive their
diplomas.
On pages 26 and 27, we honor the memories of two students who finished their coursework
and were on their way to graduation when tragedy struck. You’ll meet the strong, courageous
people who accepted posthumous degrees in tribute to their loved ones who never made it to
the stage.
From all of us here at Wilmington University, congratulations to all our graduates. We wish
you the best of luck as you enter the next phase of your lives. The future is what you make of it.
May you make the very best of yours!
Sincerely,
Christopher Griffin Pitcher
Assistant Vice President, Public Relations
Editor in Chief, Wilmington University Magazine
WILMINGTON UNIVERSIT Y MAGAZINE
