Goldey-Beacom College President Colleen Perry Keith Recognized Among Delaware’s Most Influential Leaders in 2026 DBT Delaware 222

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DATE: January 23, 2026

Wilmington, DE (01/23/2026) — Delaware Business Times has named Colleen Perry Keith, president of Goldey-Beacom College, to its 2026 Delaware 222, an annual publication recognizing the most influential leaders shaping Delaware’s business, civic, and nonprofit communities.

Now in its third year, the Delaware 222 highlights individuals whose leadership and impact extend across sectors in a state often described as one where “everyone knows everyone.” The list reflects those who are driving progress, innovation, and long-term vitality throughout Delaware.

Since assuming the presidency in 2019, Dr. Keith has guided Goldey-Beacom College through a period of strategic growth, academic innovation, and renewed institutional momentum-strengthening the College’s role as a trusted educational partner to students, employers, and the broader community.

Members of the Goldey-Beacom College community shared the following statement in recognition of Dr. Keith’s leadership:

“As a College community, we are proud to see President Keith recognized among Delaware’s most influential leaders,” said Connie Winner, Chair of the Board of Trustees. “Her steady, values-driven leadership has strengthened Goldey-Beacom College’s mission, expanded opportunities for our students, and reinforced the College’s place as an engaged and forward-looking institution within the state. This recognition reflects the confidence and respect she has earned across our campus and beyond.”

The full 2026 Delaware 222 list is published by Delaware Business Times and showcases leaders from business, education, healthcare, government, and nonprofit organizations.

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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