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The 50th Anniversary Grand Finale

November 20, 2019
A pictorial of art in action: A work that represents WilmU’s past, present and future After a  year of celebrating Wilmington University’s 50th anniversary, there needed to be a grand finale — a way to symbolize the vibrancy of our students, faculty and staff, and to honor employees who have passed. It would be a work of art reflective of WilmU’s culture and service to students. Local…
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WilmU Sponsors Women’s Cycling

July 25, 2019
Wilmington University leads the pack as the new title sponsor of Benchmark Classic’s Pro Women’s Cycling Criterium. WilmU is the new title sponsor of the Pro Women’s Criterium, taking place in West Chester, PA, this year on August 10. Love women’s sports? Love…
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Celebrating Brandywine

March 11, 2019
On Tuesday, Jan. 8, a ribbon-cutting ceremony commemorated the official opening of Wilmington University’s Brandywine location. From left: Honorable Sue Robinson (Trustee),Dr. Erin DiMarco (Senior Vice President & COO),Brian DiSabatino (EDiS),Tom Leipold (Trustee),Dr.
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Farewell, Dr. Mike

March 11, 2019
Dr. Michael Czarkowski, known as Dr. Mike, retired in December after 32 years of service. “It was my time to leave,” he says. “You get a sense of these things.” Dr. Mike and his wife, Suzie Czarkowski, both of whom retired in December. He sensed that life was too short, given the loss of his brother- and sister-in-law, Tom and Elizabeth Schubmehl, who both died young, and his mother…
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Heartfelt Thanks

November 20, 2018
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…
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University Celebrates ‘Fabulous Faculty’

July 18, 2018
Intense workshops, faculty awards and promotions and student testimonials were all part of Wilmington University’s Spring Faculty Development Day on March 10. Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Jim Wilson discusses the day with participants. Themed “Celebrating…
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Design Students Get Real-World Experience

July 18, 2018
Designing the cover of the Delaware Business Times 2018 Book of Lists gave three Wilmington University Media Design students an intimate look at the world of publishing, from pitching ideas to a client to final publication. The project began in February, when DBT contacted WilmU Public Relations Director Laurie Bick-Jensen, who then connected with Susan L. Gregg, associate professor and Design…
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Our New President

November 16, 2017
Dr. LaVerne Harmon became the fourth President of Wilmington University on July 1, 2017. With more than two decades of experience at WilmU, she has hit the ground running. Dr. Harmon chats with students Milena Procope, Mohamed Mody Camara and Brett Lamers. Dr. LaVerne Harmon…
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Annual Symposium Targets Teaching with Technology

November 16, 2017
It can be overwhelming to keep up with the latest and greatest technologies, especially in the teaching profession. That’s one reason why Wilmington University’s Teaching and Learning with Technology Symposium has been so successful. Adam Voyton | Photo by Alex…
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Dr. Bishop Completes Term on Ethics Commission

November 16, 2017
Dr. Johanna Bishop says her service on the New Castle County Ethics Commission, which ended in April, was “a great learning experience about how government works.” Dr. Johanna Bishop | Photo by Susan L. Gregg Dr. Bishop, associate professor and director of Behavioral Science Programs at Wilmington University, served two three-year terms on the commission, the last three as chair. Created in…
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