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THE RIGHT PATH
DR. OLUFOLAKE ADEPOJU walked across the winter commencement stage proud of her accomplishments, both academic and spiritual. Adepoju won a scholarship from Platinum
Education Group during her last semester in the Doctor
of Nursing program. While thankful for the monetary help, she views the win as confirmation that she’s “walking in her purpose.”
Her career and coursework focus on early intervention for birth-to-3-year-old children with developmental disabilities.
“I knew working with this population was my calling,” says Adepoju. “It was validating for the scholarship to come in time for the next chapter.”
Adepoju was one of three who won $1,000 scholarships. She earned the prize via an essay about her interests and a letter of recommendation from Dr. Margaret Rose Agostino, a WilmU adjunct faculty member and adviser.
She graduated with the hope of starting her own facility for children with developmental disabilities. She feels prepared to take on new challenges.
Says Adepoju: “When you are working in divine order, nothing can stop you.” WU
Dr. Olufolake Adepoju
PHOTO BY PAUL PATTON
New Chairs Congratulations to all.
Dr. Jim Warwick, Chair Criminal Justice Program
Dr. Greg Warren, Chair Administration of Justice & Homeland Security Graduate Programs
Dr. Mary Kay Keller, Chair Applied Family Studies
Dr. Kathy English, Chair Doctor of Business Administration Program
Dr. Sheryl Scanlon, Chair Master of Science in Management Program
Dr. Jenine Buchanan, Chair Higher Education Leadership
Ms. Tasha Jackson, Chair MS-IST Information Assurance
Dr. Michael Scanlon, Chair MS-IST Core
PHOTOS BY SUSAN L. GREGG
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