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Dr. Wilma Mishoe stands next to Wilmington Mayor Michael Purzycki as she is honored by the city as part of their annual Black History Month celebration at the 76er Fieldhouse as part of the Long Island Nets vs. Delaware Blue Coats basketball game. Standing around them are city officials and DSU community members.
In this photo: Dr. Wilma Mishoe stands next to Wilmington Mayor Michael Purzycki as she is honored by the city as part of their annual Black History Month celebration at the 76er Fieldhouse as part of the Long Island Nets vs. Delaware Blue Coats basketball game. Standing around them are city officials and DSU community members.
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City of Wilmington Honors Dr. Mishoe at Blue Coats Game

Friday, February 8, 2019

The City of Wilmington celebrated Delaware State University President Wilma Mishoe during their annual Black History Month Basketball Game at the 76ers Fieldhouse in Wilmington.Dr. Wilma Mishoe shows off her Blue Coat basketball shirt with Jackie Griffith and James Collins.

On behalf of Delaware’s largest city, Mayor Michael Purzycki honored Dr. Mishoe for being the current and first female president in the history of the University.

The recognition of Dr. Mishoe took place just before the start of the Long Island Nets vs. the Delaware Blue Coats game. The Blue Coats – formerly the Delaware 87ers – play in the NBA G League as an affiliate of the Philadelphia 76ers.