Goldey-Beacom College Receives Award of Excellence in Delaware’s Superstars in Education and Training Program

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

PHONE:       302-225-6261

EMAIL:        [email protected]

**********************************************************************

DATE: April 20, 2026

Wilmington, DE (04/20/2026) — Goldey-Beacom College (GBC) has been recognized with an Award of Excellence in the Higher Education category through the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Superstars in Education and Training program for its Ethical AI Literacy & Critical Writing Program.

Award recipients will be recognized at the Navigating Delaware Pathways Summit on April 28, 2026, at Bally’s Dover Casino Resort, where education, business, and community leaders will gather to highlight innovative workforce and education initiatives across the state.

Goldey-Beacom College continues to integrate innovative learning approaches across its academic programs, preparing students to succeed in a technology-driven and rapidly changing professional landscape.

“This recognition highlights Goldey-Beacom College’s commitment to preparing students for the future of work,” said Dr. Colleen Perry Keith, president of Goldey-Beacom College. “By combining strong writing instruction with ethical and responsible engagement with emerging technologies, we are helping students develop the critical thinking and communication skills employers value most.”

GBC’s Ethical AI Literacy & Critical Writing Program was recognized for its forward-thinking approach to preparing students to work responsibly and effectively with emerging technologies while strengthening writing, research, and analytical skills.

Integrated across the First-Year Experience and Critical Writing curriculum, the program teaches students how to engage with artificial intelligence tools ethically and critically while maintaining strong human judgment and authorship in their academic work. Through instruction led by the Hirons Library in collaboration with faculty and campus partners, students learn how to evaluate AI-generated information, refine their writing through guided revision, and apply emerging technologies responsibly in academic and professional settings.

A distinguishing feature of the program is its commitment to equitable access. Goldey-Beacom provides institution-wide access to AI-enhanced writing and research tools, ensuring all students-regardless of background or financial means-have the opportunity to develop AI literacy and digital communication skills essential to today’s workforce.

Since 1989, the Superstars in Education and Training program has honored innovative initiatives that strengthen Delaware’s workforce by preparing students and professionals with the skills needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving economy. Each year, the program recognizes exemplary initiatives across education, training, and workforce development.

About Goldey-Beacom College

Founded in 1886, Goldey-Beacom College has approximately 1,100 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 is committed to connecting its graduates with careers in their respective fields. For over a decade, the College has long boasted a more than 90% positive outcome 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.

****END****