The City of Wilmington is set to sign an agreement with Delaware State University and University of Delaware to cooperate on various projects to benefit residents and businesses in the city.
Mayor Mike Purzycki, City Council President Hanifa Shabazz, Delaware State University President Harry Lee Williams and University of Delaware President Dennis Assanis will meet Wednesday, September 27 to sign the agreement.
The agreement outlines potential partnerships, including:
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- Partnering on projects such as fellowships, internships, research projects, studies, and grant applications
- Assisting the City with data collection and analysis to improve government efficiency and service delivery
- Utilizing the wide variety of experts from numerous fields that are available at each university to work with the City on a specific project
- Expanding the assignment of students as university fellows to the City for specific government projects which allow the students to gain real world government experience
- Establishing student internship opportunities which will teach young people about Wilmington’s government and foster affection and appreciation for Wilmington among those who will become the leaders of tomorrow.
