Dorian Taylor makes reading fun. As a painter and musician who “did a stint with a puppet circus,” he uses his artistic background to get at-risk elementary schoolers excited about books.
“Reading impacts your whole brain for your whole life,” says Taylor, a Wilmington University graduate student and Reading Assist Fellow. “It’s so, so vital for us to put in the time and…
WilmU Launches New Series of Human Trafficking Studies Webinars
January 27, 2025
More than 27 million — that’s the estimated number of human trafficking victims worldwide. January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and to help raise awareness, Wilmington University invites you to attend expert-led webinars now through…
In football, just like life, you don’t win all the time, and those losses, those “L’s,” can either “make you bitter or make you better.”
“I call it the art of taking L’s,” says Chanelle Reynolds, a Wilmington University doctoral student, speaker…
“Grattis”! That’s Swedish for congratulations, as Wilmington University applauds Dr. Debra Berke, winner of the Jan Trost Award. Named for a Swedish sociologist, it “recognizes outstanding contributions in international family studies.”
“I was surprised. I was shocked. I was honored,” says Dr. Berke, the director of WilmU’s Psychology programs and Center for Prevention…
Wilmington University’s Lloyd Ricketts Elected to Delaware State Chamber of Commerce Board of Governors
January 22, 2025
Wilmington University proudly announces that Lloyd A. Ricketts has been elected to the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Governors, effective Jan. 1, 2025.
Mr. Ricketts’ appointment underscores Wilmington University’s commitment to fostering community…
Alisa Klein: In-Demand Speaker, Writer and WilmU Law Professor Tackles Hot-Button Legal Issues
December 13, 2024
After 30 years litigating for the U.S. Department of Justice, Alisa Klein happily shares her expertise — in and out of the classroom. The Wilmington University School of Law professor recently participated in three panel discussions and wrote two blog posts for the Yale…
Volunteering Abroad: WilmU Law Professor Veronica Finkelstein Trains Nigerian Lawyers
December 13, 2024
While working in Nigeria, more than 5,000 miles from home, attorney Veronica Finkelstein experienced many memorable moments — including power outages.
“I was inspired by the way lawyers in Nigeria roll with the punches. The electricity goes out, and they don’t even flinch. They just turn the flashlight on, on their phone, and keep going,” says Professor Finkelstein of Wilmington…
Wilmington University Celebrates the 1,000th Graduate of the Launcher Entrepreneurship Program
December 13, 2024
Kiandra Parks
On Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, Wilmington University (WilmU®) hosted the fall 2024 graduation ceremony for the West End Neighborhood House (WENH) Launcher Entrepreneurship Program, which marked an exciting milestone: celebrating the program’s 1,000th…
Take Your First Step Toward a Behavioral Health Career With WilmU’s New Associate Degree
December 13, 2024
If you are interested in working in areas of mental health care, substance abuse counseling or recovery support; becoming a corrections officer; providing geriatric or foster care; or working in youth and family services — then think about a career in behavioral health. It…
Dr. Fraley: Four-time Speaker at Secure Delaware
December 11, 2024
Dr. James Fraley
Dr. James Fraley, chair of M.S. Cyber Security and M.S. Information Systems Technologies-Information Assurance (MS-IST) for the College of Technology, has years of experience keeping technology and data safe.
For four straight years, he’s been a speaker at Secure Delaware. In this eagerly anticipated event, professionals come together to learn about the latest in the…