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The Middle States Commission on Higher Education Reaffirms Accreditation of Wilmington University with Stellar Results

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) has officially reaffirmed Wilmington University’s accreditation. All seven standards were met with no requirements and no recommendations. “This achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of our faculty and staff,” says Wilmington University President Dr. LaVerne Harmon. “We are humbled that the MSCHE team noted our…
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WilmU Law Professor Talks Bankruptcy, College Admissions and RBG 

If you’ve ever been to Tuscany, chances are you brought home treasured memories of the Italian countryside, and for Lawrence Ponoroff, a professor at Wilmington University School of Law, those memories include the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.  “Tuscany is kind of a magical place,” says Professor Ponoroff, who was dean of Tulane University Law School when Justice…
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Learn What Earning a WilmU Doctorate Can Do for You 

As a college student in Canada, Dr. Mikaela Polman wasn’t sure what career she wanted to pursue until something clicked during her last year of school. “I took two classes in organizational development, and I really loved it,” says Dr. Polman, who went…
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Delaware ACE Womens Network Helps Early Childhood Education Scholars to “Power Up” Their Careers

DAWN executive committee members. From left: Joy Jordan (UD); Dr. Karen Sheats (WU), DAWN vice president; Kathy Murphy (UD), DAWN president; Valdese West (UD); Dr. Kimberly Krzanowski (DSU); Amanda Birch (Goldey Beacom) Wilmington University joined with other members of the Delaware ACE Women’s Network (DAWN) in hosting the first “Power Up Your Profession” event in May. The event was held…
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Nurse Practitioner Students Get Hands-On Experience

With the ranks of primary care physicians in decline, family nurse practitioners are helping to fill the void. The College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences offers a Post-MSN Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate with a choice of two concentrations: Family Nurse…
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Honoring Young Women and Girls in Technology

Wilmington University is committed to supporting young women and minorities in technology careers and celebrating the achievements of ascendant trailblazers. Beverly Peterson, of WilmU’s master’s program in Information Systems Technology, delivered an inspiring address…
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Faculty Leadership Role Benefits Family Science Students

Dr. Mary Kay Keller Dr. Mary Kay Keller’s leadership in a national organization allows her students to expand their experience. Dr. Keller, who chairs the Applied Family Science Program in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, is serving her second term as president of Infant Massage USA, which promotes parental nurturing. She has been certified in infant massage since 1997 and…
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