Mishoe appointed president of Delaware State University

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Mishoe next to a bust of her father, Dr. Luna Mishoe
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The  Board of Trustees of Delaware State University  voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Wilma Mishoe as the 11th President of Delaware State University, effective July 1.

The announcement was made by Devona Williams, who led the presidential search.

Last July, she was named the first woman to Chair the Board of Trustees, and when former President Dr. Harry Williams stepped down to become the President at Thurgood Marshall College Fund,

Mishoe became the first woman to assume the role as Acting President in January

She served as  Dean of Students at Delaware Technical Community College and Wilmington College. She was also  Acting President at Wilberforce University.

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Mishoe is the daughter of long-time Delaware State College President Dr. Luna Mishoe.

The announcement also praised  Delaware State University Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Tony Allen, who began his tenure with the University last August.

“Tony is the transformational leader we were looking for after two years without a Provost. In nine months, he has significantly strengthened the University’s academic enterprise, built unique partnerships across the State of Delaware and enhanced the profile of the University,”  Williams stated.

Devona Williams will serve as the chair of the Board of Trustees, with alumnus John Ridgeway servng as Vice-Chair.

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