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Celebrating 50 Years with 50 Scholarships

Celebrating 50 Years with 50 Scholarships

WilmU celebrates golden anniversary with 50 ways to make undergrad and graduate degrees even more affordable WilmU will award 50 scholarships to 50 new students as yet another way to make their college degrees an affordable and attainable reality. The 50 new scholarships are for one full course (3 credits) and will make a difference […]

Co-Op Program Targets Children with Asthma

Co-Op Program Targets Children with Asthma

The two Wilmington University Allied Health graduates are talking about their experience in a cooperative education program with the American Lung Association, arranged through the University’s College of Health Professions. Amy Lovenguth calls it “the best decision I made to help further my education.” Valeri Holbert says, “It really helped me work on my communications […]

On A Mission

On A Mission

Missionary work is a family affair with Dr. Lori Irelan, and that includes her Wilmington University family. Dr. Irelan, of the College of Health Professions and the regional chair of the Nurse Practitioner program at WilmU’s Dover and Georgetown campuses, left for a week-long mission this month to Santo Domingo, capital city of the Dominican […]

Two New Communication Courses Offered Now!

Two New Communication Courses Offered Now!

The B.S. in Communication program has expanded its curriculum with two new courses. Program Chair Dr. Janice Colvin says the two courses, offered as electives, will add value to the degree by increasing skills, therefore meeting needs employers report they require for multi-faceted employees. Communication Editing (COM 255) will provide foundational training in editing written […]

New Development Office

New Development Office

Wilmington University welcomes the new Development Office to the Alumni Relations Department. The team, Felicia Quinn, Dana White and Crystal Rutihinda, is charged with developing a culture of philanthropy among alumni and community, and creating meaningful ways to keep donors and fundraising volunteers aware of the impact of their giving. “Our [development] team is different […]

The Next Worst Generation?

The Next Worst Generation?

Are millennials the worst generation ever? You might think so from listening to the barrage of negative comments in the media. However, WilmU DBA student Bryan Yakulic helps put that hot topic in perspective in his presentation, “The Next Worst Generation” for TEDxDover. As an adjunct professor at The American College of Financial Services, Yakulic […]

Cumberland County College Honors WilmU Alumna

Cumberland County College Honors WilmU Alumna

Wilmington University graduate Danielle Hughes was among four Distinguished Alumni honored at the 10th anniversary ceremonies at The Shirlee and Bernard Brown University Center at Cumberland County College in Vineland, New Jersey. Since opening in 2008, the University Center has filled more than 9,000 bachelor’s and master’s level seats in support of students completing their […]

First Environmental Science and Policy Grad Scores NASA Grant

First Environmental Science and Policy Grad Scores NASA Grant

Environmental Science and Policy graduate Sharon Dutton delivered the Wilmington University 2018 Commencement Speech in May after being selected in a competitive process that took into account high academic achievements and service to the community. WilmU’s Board of Trustees member Dr. Thomas Shaw introduced her, calling Sutton “a trailblazer for Science at Wilmington University.” It […]

Heartfelt Thanks

Heartfelt Thanks

At the Delaware Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) 2018 Diversity Conference this past July, alumna Tamara Varella surprised Wilmington University President Dr. LaVerne Harmon with a special gift. “I wanted to thank Dr. Harmon for all she has done for students like me over the years,” says Varella. In 2008, Varella went back to […]

Softball’s California Pipeline Brings Native American to WilmU

Softball’s California Pipeline Brings Native American to WilmU

Alyssa Velasquez, shortstop on the Wilmington University softball team, hails from California. Which, believe it or not, is not at all unusual. Coach Mike Shehorn has created a California pipeline, and eight members of the 2018 squad list the Golden State as home. What makes Velasquez unique is her heritage: She is the only Native […]