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Congratulations, Class of 2008!
Susan L. Gregg
Hundreds of proud friends and family members gathered
to honor Wilmington University graduates at
the winter and spring commencement ceremonies
held in Wilmington and in Georgetown. The class of 2008
should be proud to be the first class to receive diplomas that
read “Wilmington University” since Wilmington College became
a University in September 2007.
The University held five commencement ceremonies this
year so that each graduate could be recognized individually.
The winter graduation ceremony held in January saw approximately
1,228 students receive their diplomas. The next
ceremony, held in Georgetown in the spring, had to be pushed
back by two days due to inclement weather. However, the ceremony,
held on May 14, 2008 went very well and saw 215
graduates receive their undergraduate and graduate degrees.
On May 18, 2008, the spring commencement ceremonies in
New Castle were held at the Chase Center on the Wilmington
Riverfront, where 943 undergraduate and graduate students
received their diplomas. Altogether, Wilmington University
welcomed 2,400 students to the class of 2008.
Many eager graduates stated how excited they were to be graduating
from a University, and how their experiences at Wilmington
University would be something they could never forget.
President Dr. Jack P. Varsalona congratulated the class of 2008,
saying, “May you seize this day, and those that are to follow. The
University is proud of you, and remember you will always be a
cherished member of the Wilmington University family.”
As a tribute to our graduates, we have devoted the following
pages to award winners, graduates, commencement speakers
and more. We hope you enjoy the photo gallery, and reading
about some of our successful graduates. Once again, congratulations
class of 2008!
14 Wilmington University magazine