Nnaemeka Eke-Okocha, who goes by Phil, just finished his Master of Arts in Conflict Analysis and Dispute Resolution. During his studies, he also spent two years as the PACE graduate assistant. Phil is originally from the southeastern part of Nigeria, living there until 2019. That year he got a scholarship to study in Italy, where…
Since 2019 more than 50 student scholars have earned over $56,000 in exchange for their service. The Presidential Citizen Scholars (PCS) Program has helped those students to become civic leaders on and off campus. Supported by the Institute for Public Affairs and Civic Engagement (PACE) and the Office of the President, students received support to…
Dear Faculty and Staff, Salisbury University wants to help you ease the burden of student debt with a new program from TIAA! The path to reducing your monthly student loan payment and working toward loan forgiveness could be getting much easier. As an employee of Salisbury University, you have access to a new financial wellness…
For more than 75 years, the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (NLA) has carried out a mission to help build leaders who change the world. Here at Salisbury University, PACE has partnered with NLA to help students interested in nonprofits learn about those career options and earn their Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential. For the second year…
Dear Faculty and Staff, Fidelity will be hosting the online educational webinar, Maximize Social Security in Your Retirement Strategy, for all University System of Maryland employees on Wednesday, June 5 at 12 p.m. Learn about strategies for claiming your Social Security benefit and how it fits with other income sources to create your retirement paycheck….
By SU Public Relations SALISBURY, MD—Students at Salisbury University now have the opportunity to enhance their resumes with experience in organizational leadership and the societal impacts of consumerism thanks to new minors in management and social entrepreneurship. Scheduled to begin in fall 2024, the minors, housed in the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business, are…
By SU Public Relations SALISBURY, MD—Growing up in Salisbury, Dave Rommel attended elementary school at what was then Salisbury State College. Nearly six decades later, he joined graduates from that institution — now Salisbury University — during its 2024 Spring Commencement for another educational experience, receiving an honorary Doctor of Public Service from SU President…
SALISBURY, MD—Some 1,274 graduates received their degrees during Salisbury University’s annual Spring Commencement, Wednesday-Thursday, May 22-23, at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center. Highlights included the presentation of an honorary doctorate to long-time SU supporter Dave Rommel, namesake of the University’s Dave and Patsy Rommel Center for Entrepreneurship, during the Thursday afternoon undergraduate ceremony. Chelsea…
By SU Public Relations SALISBURY, MD—A plan for a new Salisbury University performing arts center in downtown Salisbury is moving forward following an overwhelmingly positive Wicomico County Council vote that will provide SU with the property to build the facility. Council members voted 6-1 to allow a $1-per-year lease of the University-owned building at 909…
Join us for a Shorebirds game, all you can eat buffet, fireworks and more! What: Delmarva Shorebirds vs. Lynchburg HillcatsWhen: Friday, June 7, 2024Time: Pre-Game Reception with Food: 6 p.m. Game Start: 7:05 p.m.Cost: $30 includes a game ticket and dinner buffet. Children 3 and under are free. Buffet Menu Includes: BBQ Pulled Chicken, Grilled Hamburgers, Grilled Hot Dogs, Baked Macaroni…