Goldey-Beacom College Hosts Second Annual Veterans Appreciation Luncheon

CONTACT:   Janine G. Sorbello, Dir. of Ext. Affairs

PHONE:       302-225-6261

EMAIL:        [email protected]

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DATE: November 3, 2025

Wilmington, DE – Goldey-Beacom College (GBC) will host its Second Annual Veterans Appreciation Luncheon on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in the College’s Event Center. The event honors those who have served, and those who are currently serving, in our Armed Forces. The luncheon is free and open to GBC students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members. RSVPs are requested by November 7.

The program will open with the Presentation of Colors by the Delaware Military Academy Color Guard, followed by performances by the GBC Jazz Band, including the National Anthem. President Dr. Colleen Perry Keith will offer a warm welcome and introduce attending dignitaries, demonstrating the College’s continuing support and gratitude for the military community.

This year’s luncheon will feature two distinguished veteran speakers:

Colonel Michael Murphy, Delaware National Guard

COL Murphy began his service in 1990 as a Cavalry Scout with the 82nd Airborne Division and deployed for Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. His career has spanned roles as a Platoon Leader, Company Commander and Combat Advisor in Iraq as well as senior positions including Land Component Commander and 72nd Troop Command Brigade Commander within the Delaware National Guard. A graduate of the U.S. Army War College, COL Murphy has dedicated more than three decades to service and leadership within the Army and National Guard.

Captain J. Paul Doherty, Delaware State Police

A U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Captain Doherty has been a member of the Delaware State Police since 2004. He currently serves as Director of the Delaware Information and Analysis Center (DIAC), leading multi-agency intelligence efforts to combat crime. Throughout his career, he has held roles in human resources, training and criminal investigations and serves on the Governor’s Cyber and Homeland Security Advisory Council.

About GBC’s Veteran Resource Group (VRG)

Established in 2017, the GBC Veteran Resource Group supports Active-Duty personnel, Veterans, service members, and their families. The VRG meets monthly to share resources that assist military-connected students and hosts guest speakers on topics relevant to the military community. Membership is open to all Veterans, service members and family members as well as students interested in military service.

About Goldey-Beacom College

Founded in 1886, Goldey-Beacom College has approximately 1,300 students enrolled from 29 states and 65 nations. The College offers 48-degree options in its graduate and undergraduate programs with majors in psychology, economics, criminal justice, communication & media, human services, English, and all areas of business, including accounting, business administration, entrepreneurship and finance.

The College began accepting students into three new degree programs in spring 2024: Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management, Master of Science in Human Resource Management, and an MBA Major in Human Resource Management. The College also began offering fully online options for students in the following degree programs: MBA Analytical Track (STEM-designated), traditional MBA program concentration areas, and the MS in Human Resource Management. Additionally, the College offers 21 certificate programs.

The College is committed to connecting its graduates with careers in their respective fields. For over a decade, the College has achieved a 90% placement rate for graduates. Goldey-Beacom College is in Pike Creek Valley, a suburb of Wilmington, Delaware. The College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.

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