Major J. Andrew Lloyd, newly promoted New Castle County Operations Officer for the Delaware State Police. (Photo courtesy of DSP)

Delaware State Police promotes Captain J. Andrew Lloyd to Major

Claudia EstradaPolice & Fire, Delaware State Police, Delaware State Trooper, Headlines

The Delaware State Police announced the promotion of Captain J. Andrew Lloyd to the rank of Major, which went into effect on June 27, 2025. Major Lloyd now serves as the New Castle County Operations Officer, bringing over two decades of law enforcement experience to his new leadership role. “This will continue to strengthen the Delaware State Police,” said Colonel …

The state's esports program launches this month. (Photos of Saint Mark's esports lab, taken by Jarek Rutz)

Esports popularity grows with DOE launching statewide program

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

Esports is booming in popularity, with several schools in Delaware opening esports labs and colleges implementing esports curriculums or degrees – and now the state’s Department of Education is hopping on the keyboard. Friday, the department announced it’s partnering with Delaware State University, Goldey-Beacom College, University of Delaware, and Wilmington University to launch a statewide educational esports program. It’s for …

The usage and policies surrounding artificial intelligence vary widely in Delaware schools as the technology behind AI rapidly advances.

Educators grapple with how to use AI in Delaware classrooms

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

Every conversation with leaders from nine Delaware colleges and high schools about artificial intelligence’s presence in the classroom reveals unique ways the evolving technology is being used.  It’s created a problem for schools and colleges wrestling with setting up their guardrails and adopting recent guidance published by the Delaware Department of Education. “AI has been in the education space for …

nurse anesthetist -- WilmU -- ChristianaCare

WilmU, ChristianaCare to launch state’s first doctorate nurse anesthetist program

Peter OsborneHeadlines, Health

WILMINGTON – There’s a long road ahead of certifications, student recruiting, and thousands of hours of hands-on clinical experience, but Wilmington University, ChristianaCare, and Anesthesia Services, P.A. (ASPA), hope to graduate students from their proposed doctorate-level nurse anesthesiology program as early as December 2028. “Christiana Care and ASPA approached us about a year and a half ago, recognizing our proven, …

Wilmington University's New Castle Campus is closed Wednesday morning due to a water main break. (Photo from Wilmington University)

WilmU New Castle closes Wednesday due to water main break

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

A water main break has forced Wilmington University‘s New Castle Campus to close all of Wednesday. The New Castle Campus, located at 320 North Dupont Highway, is one of four university locations, along with one in Brandywine, Dover and Georgetown. The water main break was on Route 13 which impacted water service in the area. It broke Tuesday night, and …

Wilmington University introduces its Business Communications course in Spanish immersion format this fall. (Photo courtesy of Wilmington University)

WilmU adds Spanish immersion business course

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

Wilmington University continues to grow its bilingual curricula with the addition of a business class taught through a Spanish immersion format.  The school announced Wednesday that its Business Communications course will join Principles of Management, introduced in 2023, to be conducted entirely in Spanish.  This approach, WilmU states, benefits both native speakers and those seeking to improve their skills and …

Three institutions of higher education have reached an agreement to offer 12 early childhood credits.

WilmU, DelTech join DSU offer of 12 free early childhood credits

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

Just weeks after Delaware State University announced a successful inaugural year of a program that trains professionals to serve the state’s youngest learners, the state’s other prominent institutions of higher education are jumping on board.  The Delaware Department of Education funds DSU’s Early Childhood Innovation Center, which offers direct support to help early childhood professionals work toward their certification as …