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Commencement
Spotlight on Master’s
Cheyann Gilroy
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Master of Science in Administration
of Justice
Born and raised in the small southern
town of Bryans Road, Md., Cheyann Gilroy
started at Wilmington University on a volleyball scholarship
in the fall of 2004.
“Academically, I fell in love with this school from the start,”
recalls Gilroy. “The teachers are great, most of them are in the
field and are doing exactly what I want to do. Some of them are
still my mentors, and I talk to them regularly.”
At Wilmington, Gilroy worked as a library assistant and became
a member of Alpha Phi Sigma, the National Criminal
Justice Honor Society, where she remained a member throughout
her bachelor’s and master’s degree studies.
After graduating cum laude with a degree in Criminal Justice,
Gilroy continued with a Master of Science in Administration
of Justice. While pursuing her graduate degree, she
became the president of the Student Athletic Advisory Committee,
an organization that emphasizes academic opportunities
to student-athletes.
In her spare time, Gilroy did community service work with
the Boys & Girls Club of Delaware, where she served as a volleyball
coach to children 9 to 15. Back at Wilmington University,
she became the captain of the volleyball team and developed
some lifelong friendships with her teammates.
“My best friends are here in Delaware now. I’m definitely
going to miss them,” says Gilroy.
Spotlight on Bachelor’s
Jacob Meehan
Bachelor of Science in Marketing
Jacob Meehan had always been interested
in business, leadership and politics when he
started at Wilmington University. Though
originally a Criminal Justice major, he soon
found his true calling when he switched to Marketing.
“I’ve grown so much through taking business and marketing
classes," says Meehan, who was a full-time undergraduate student.
While pursuing his degree, Meehan got involved with and became
president of the Student Government Association, a group
of students dedicated to making sure students have a voice in
university activities. Meehan also participated in the Business
Professionals of America, where over the years he held various
positions, including president pro-tem.
Overall, Meehan has had a great experience at Wilmington
University. “These have been some of the best years of my life,”
says Meehan. “I will genuinely miss this place, and will never forget
the people I’ve met, the experiences I’ve had and the things
I’ve learned.”
Spotlight on Associate’s
Kimberly Conwell
Media Art, Design & Technology
Artist, disc jockey and fashion designer
Kimberly Conwell is happy to be graduating
with her associate’s degree in Media Art,
Design and Technology from Wilmington
University. With bountiful creative talents, Conwell had been
searching for her niche when she decided to go back to school and
pursue her degree.
“I’ve been sewing, sketching and drawing all my life, since I was
a kid,” says Conwell, “and then I got into music, and music has
always been a big part of my life. So right now, I am trying to find
out where I’m supposed to be.”
A part-time employee and the mother of an 8-year-old daughter,
Conwell was excited to find that the faculty and staff at Wilmington
University were very accommodating.
“Comfort is a big thing with me, and so it was great to find a
place where I felt comfortable,” said Conwell. One of the biggest
things Conwell learned while a student at Wilmington University
was, “If you ask, you will receive. People are here to guide you.”
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