ACADEMIC NEWSMAGAZINE

The Wilmington University School of Law’s Inaugural Class

October 16, 2023
President Dr. LaVerne Harmon (front row, far left), Board of Trustees Chairman Judge Joseph Farnan Jr.(back row, far left), and Dean Phillip Closius (back row, far right) welcome the law school’s inaugural class. Wilmington University School of Law welcomed its inaugural class in August during festive and robust student and faculty orientations. Wilmington University President Dr. LaVerne Harmon…
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A Recipe for Career Success

October 16, 2023
Kim Gattuso and Heather Karns Building a law school’s professional development office from scratch is akin to making a complicated dessert. Both require several individual components combined in specific ratios to produce the desired result. Adding Wilmington University…
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Non-Traditional Law Students

October 16, 2023
Jeffrey Zavrotny Over the past five years, more than 20% of all applicants to law school were 29 or older. Additionally, about half of all law school applicants over the same period were at least two years out of college when they applied to law school. So, the perception…
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A New Dean

October 16, 2023
Dr. Tyler Wells Dr. Tyler Wells, a collaborative, innovative, and decisive leader committed to student success, has been named dean of the College of Education and Liberal Arts. Starting as an adjunct in 2001 in the College of Education, Dr. Wells became chair of the Office of Clinical Studies in 2012, then was named director of Teacher Preparation, Community Outreach, and Partnerships. A…
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A Fellow Among Fellows

October 16, 2023
Dr. Aaron Sebach In March, College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences Dean Dr. Aaron Sebach was inducted as a distinguished practitioner and fellow of the National Academies of Practice (FNAP). Fellowship is bestowed on leaders who have made enduring contributions to…
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Meet Our Engagement Counselors

October 4, 2023
Formerly called the University Information Center (UIC), the new Student Engagement Center follows WilmU’s long tradition of offering exceptional student service. The center is located at New Castle’s Doberstein Admissions Center (DAC), but students’ needs are met…
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Learning to Lead: Which degree matches your career goals — MBA or M.S. in Management?

September 20, 2023
Wilmington University’s Master of Business Administration program offers a career-focused, experience-driven degree that fits your schedule as well as your budget. But the MBA isn’t the only path to leadership excellence, as the Master of Science in Management program also offers a degree that delivers the skills you’ll need to rise in your field.   Both degree programs are available 100%…
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WilmU’s M.S. in Management: ‘Worth Every Penny’

September 12, 2023
Kathryn Whitesel is moving from melodies to management. After years as an early childhood and elementary school music teacher, she’s earning a master’s degree in management at Wilmington University and looking to change careers. “I’ve had a background…
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What Can You Do With an A.S. in Finance? 

August 31, 2023
Hockey fans love hat tricks — when a player scores three goals in a game. And did you know? You can achieve an educational “hat trick” at Wilmington University, beginning with an associate degree in finance. “We talk in academia all the time about stackable credentials. And the associate degree is a good way to get started,” says Donald Stuhlman, WilmU’s director of…
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