First Black Woman President at Region's Fastest-Growing University

Wilmington University says Dr. Jack Varsalona, who more than doubled enrollment to 21,500 at the predominantly parttime school since taking its top job in 2005, is stepping down June 30, 2017, after he turns 65. His top lieutenant, Executive Vice President Dr. LaVerne Harmon, will replace him as President.  Harmon will be the first African American woman to head any of the three universities located in Delaware, the school says.