Wor-Wic selected for national initiative to scale shortened academic terms
Wor-Wic Community College has been selected to participate in a new nationwide effort to help state and college higher education systems scale the adoption of shortened academic terms.
Delmarva Power donates to Wor-Wic scholarships
Delmarva Power, an Exelon company, recently donated $5,000 for student scholarships at Wor-Wic Community College. In the photo, from left, are Stefanie K. Rider, executive director of development and the foundation at Wor-Wic, James E. Jones Jr., senior external affairs specialist for Delmarva Power, and Deborah Casey, Ph.D., president of Wor-Wic.
Jail and correctional officers graduate
Thirty-three jail and correctional officers from Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset, Dorchester, Caroline, Talbot and Queen Anne’s counties graduated in the 122nd entrance-level class of the Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy (ESCJA) operated by Wor-Wic Community College in Salisbury.
Wor-Wic credit scholarship application now open
Credit students who will be enrolled at Wor-Wic Community College in the fall of 2026 or spring of 2027 may now apply for the school’s credit scholarships.
Wor-Wic offers new class on creative engagement for caregivers
Wor-Wic Community College is offering a new non-credit class, “The Joy of Creative Engagement: Finding Joy in Your Caregiving Journey,” through its continuing education and workforce development division. The class is in partnership with the nonprofit Stories Love Music, and will be taught by its executive director, Ilyana Kadushin.
Wor-Wic honors outstanding employees
Wor-Wic Community College recently honored four employees with Excellence in Service Awards. The awards recognized those who have gone above and beyond to support students and the college’s mission, foster a sense of camaraderie and positivity, contribute innovative ideas and play an active role in Wor-Wic’s success.
Faculty spotlight
Dr. Jenny L. McFadden is an associate professor of transitional English. She is an Eastern Shore native who says she has always loved her subject. “I love the power of stories and the power of writing,” she said. “In my classes, I want to help students find their own voice and power.”
Wor-Wic to host celebration of science and arts
Wor-Wic Community College will hold its second annual STEAMposium event on Thursday, Dec. 4, at 5 p.m., in the Dr. Ray Hoy Assembly Hall in Guerrieri Hall on the college campus at the corner of Route 50 and Walston Switch Road in Salisbury.
Register now for spring classes at Wor-Wic
Wor-Wic Community College is currently accepting registrations for credit classes that are being offered during the spring term, which begins on Wednesday, Jan. 21. Early registration is encouraged for the best selection of classes.
Instructor Spotlight: Ilyana Kadushin
Ilyana Kadushin is the executive director of Stories Love Music and brings a wide range of experience to her teaching.