PARTNERSHIPS WITH HIGHER EDUCATION The relationship between the city and Delaware State University continues to grow. “Someone from DSU is on the Downtown Dover Partnership,” Hugg notes.The university’s acquisition of Wesley College’s downtown campus has created opportunities for increased collaboration and integrated community planning. The city is exploring ways to partner on innovation, workforce development, and student engagement, ensuring that academic resources are aligned with municipal priorities. DSU’s downtown presence also brings a youthful energy to the area, supporting the city’s goals of revitalization and economic vitality. As these partnerships deepen, both the city and university see shared potential in research initiatives, public programming, and developing a talent pipeline that keeps graduates rooted in the region. BIG VISION, OPEN INVITATION Asked about Dover’s economic goals over the next 11 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 07 DOVER, DE
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