CONTACT: Janine G. Sorbello, Dir. of Ext. Affairs
PHONE: 302-225-6261
EMAIL: [email protected]
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DATE: October 9, 2026
Wilmington, DE (10/09/2026) — Goldey-Beacom College (GBC) is pleased to announce that Associate Registrar Krista Rothwell has been selected as a 2026 Rising Star by the Delaware ACE (American Council on Education) Women’s Network (DAWN).
Rothwell joins a select group of extraordinary recipients of the organization’s 2026 Leadership and Rising Star Awards who will all be honored on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at the Annual Awards Dinner held at Delaware Technical Community College, Stanton Campus.
Krista Rothwell, Associate Registrar
“Through her thoughtful approach and depth of experience, Krista is often a behind-the-scenes contributor to various initiatives and day-to-day operations,” said Director of Institutional Effectiveness & Registrar, Ryan Quann. “Her commitment to a consistent level of quality, planning, and emphasis on simply ‘getting things done’ does not go unnoticed by her colleagues on a regular basis. The recognition as this year’s DAWN Rising Star is deserving on many levels and is a testament to Krista’s exceptional talent and the meaningful impact she continues to make in everything she pursues”.
As the Associate Registrar, Rothwell has been instrumental in the Academic Affairs unit’s execution of signature initiatives. She played an instrumental role in the College’s comprehensive revision and expansion of its General Education curriculum, the implementation of a new College-wide grading scale, the transition of Commencement to the Chase Center, and efforts to strengthen the day-to-day operations of the Registrar’s Office.
Outside of her professional role, Krista is an artist, mom, wife, gardener, and a lover of nature. Krista enjoys curling up with a cup of tea and a good book by the fire, taking a hike in the woods, or watching a movie on the couch with the family. In addition, she is passionate about yoga, sustainability, and the environment.
About ACE
Founded in 1918, the mission of the American Council on Education (ACE) is to unite all American higher education in service to students and society. Counted among its members are more than 1,800 accredited degree-granting colleges and universities and higher education-related associations, organizations and corporations. ACE maintains both a domestic and an international agenda and, working with others, seeks to advance the interests and goals of higher and adult education in a changing environment. ACE provides leadership and advocacy on important issues to colleges and universities, enabling its members to speak to policymakers and the public with one clear voice.
Delaware ACE Women’s Network (DAWN) is committed to the advancement of women leaders in higher education. For more than 25 years, DAWN has provided information and counsel to constituencies within the higher education community regarding policies, issues, education and research that influence women’s equity, diversity, and advancement. DAWN provides national leadership in advancing women to executive positions on campus and serves as a national voice for women in higher education.
About Goldey-Beacom College
Founded in 1886, Goldey-Beacom College has approximately 1,100 students enrolled from 22 states and 60 countries. The College offers 50 degree options and 23 certificates across its undergraduate and graduate programs. Areas of study include information technology, psychology, economics, criminal justice, communication & media, human services, English, as well as business disciplines including business analytics, accounting, digital marketing, entrepreneurship and finance.
The College is committed to preparing graduates for successful careers and lifelong achievement. For more than a decade, GBC has reported a positive outcome rate of more than 90% for graduates. Goldey-Beacom College is located in Pike Creek Valley, a suburb of Wilmington, Delaware, and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
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