Commemorating a milestone with the ceremonial dig. From left: Judge Joseph Farnan Jr., Wilmington University Board Chairman; Dr. LaVerne Harmon, Wilmington University President; Phillip Closius, Law School Dean; Mark Hutton, Regional President, Delaware, M&T Bank
At a groundbreaking event on Jan. 25, 2024, Wilmington University officials announced the construction of two landmark buildings…
WilmU Law Students and Mentors Connect
November 6, 2023
“A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself” — that quote from Oprah Winfrey rings true at the Wilmington University School of Law, where students benefit from a strong mentorship program.
“I am excited to see what I learn from the…
The True Crime Lecture Series
October 16, 2023
The Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas
Since its inception in October of 2019, the Criminal Justice Institute’s True Crime Lecture Series has welcomed 20 internationally renowned speakers and authors and entertained nearly 4,000 fans. Fortified by their combined…
Making Global Headlines: Experts From WilmU's CJI Break Down the Manhunt
September 21, 2023
Photos courtesy of the Pennsylvania State Police.
During the massive search for a man who killed his ex-girlfriend and then escaped from prison, national and local media outlets like CNN, Fox and the Philadelphia Inquirer relied on Wilmington University’s Criminal Justice Institute experts to share insights and perspectives.
Scott Duffey
Scott Duffey, the Institute’s co-director and a…
Wilmington University’s Class of 2023
June 12, 2023
On June 4, 2023, Wilmington University awarded more than 2,240 academic degrees during its 52nd Commencement ceremony at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington, Delaware.
Wilmington University’s inspirational Class of 2023 achieved their academic goals…
National Nurses Week 2023: You Make a Difference
May 24, 2023
As part of National Nurses Week, Wilmington University extended its appreciation to nurses and healthcare workers in Delaware and Maryland.
Thanks to the help of fellow faculty and staff members, we were able to extend gratitude, food and beverages to medical facilities…
Wilmington University Awards Scholarships to Three Winners of Delaware Educators Rising Competition
March 22, 2023
WilmU marks 10 years as primary sponsor of Delaware Educators Rising Conference
The Delaware Educators Rising conference for middle school, high school and college students returned this year from March 7 through 8 at the Doubletree by Hilton in Wilmington, Delaware.
L to R: Ashley Wilson, CoELA Teacher Prep; Dr. Michael Curry, Teacher Prep; Lara Crowley, Chair, Undergraduate Teacher Prep; Taylor…
Distinguished Fortune 500 business leaders galvanize WilmU students at the Second Global Business Forum
March 10, 2023
The second Global Business Forum took place on February 15, 2023, and featured experts with extensive backgrounds in various sectors of global business, many in high-profile companies, including supply chain management, human resources, marketing, and finance.
“This was a…
Dr. Laverne Harmon
In honor of International Women’s Day, celebrated every March 8 to recognize women’s social, economic, and political achievements worldwide, Wilmington University President Dr. LaVerne Harmon served as a panelist at the Caesar Rodney High School (CRHS)…
WilmU Alumna Named Honorary Captain for Superbowl LVII Coin Toss
February 10, 2023
Fabersha Flynt
At Super Bowl LVII, WilmU alumna Fabersha Flynt will be on the 50-yard line as one of four Pat Tillman Scholars honorary team captains participating in the coin toss.
The Tillman Scholarship honors Cpl. Patrick Daniel Tillman Jr., a record-setting safety for the Arizona Cardinals who turned down a three-year, multi-million-dollar deal with the Cardinals to enlist in the U.S. Army…