ACADEMIC NEWSMAGAZINE

Meet the Wilmington University School of Law’s New Faculty

The Wilmington University School of Law announced its esteemed, full-time faculty. Classes begin in August at the commencement of the Fall 2023 semester. “Wilmington University School of Law Dean Phillip Closius and his staff have assembled an exceptional faculty who will utilize contemporary teaching methods that prepare diverse, future attorneys for the competitive field,” says…
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History with Purpose

Wilmington University Adjunct History Professor Michael Dixon is deeply committed to studying local and regional history. His passion, he says, is ignited when he shares his knowledge with students and the community. Fortified by graduate degrees in History and Behavioral…
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Working Together for the Youngest Minds

Audrey Carey oversees early learning in Cape Henlopen’s schools and has spent a quarter of a century in education. “My whole career, my strength has been creating something new and different to reach children and meet their needs,” she says. As the supervisor of early…
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On a Boat to Smith Island

The Island Belle II boat heads to Smith Island. Located in the Chesapeake Bay 12 miles west of Crisfield, Smith Island is Maryland’s only remaining inhabited island group — and it’s only accessible by boat. Known for its Smith Island Cakes and maritime activities, the island is home to approximately 200 residents. There are no grocery stores, stoplights, police officers, pharmacies or cell…
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A Passionate Educator Addresses Advanced Security Issue

Dr. James Fraley, assistant professor and chair of M.S. Cyber Security and MSIST-Information Assurance for the College of Technology, brings decades of experience to Wilmington University students. He often presents at cybersecurity conferences and web-inars and was so…
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WilmU Colleagues Receive DAWN Awards

‘‘It was a huge honor to be recognized among many impressive women higher education leaders in Delaware.”—Dr. Tina Barksdale Dr. Tina Barksdale, Wilmington University’s vice president of Student Affairs, Alumni Relations and Development, received the 2022 DAWN…
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A Champion in Science and Basketball

Student-athlete Amaja′ Imani Mack is Wilmington University’s first graduate fellow. Enrolled in WilmU’s new Environmental Science program, which received a $30,000 graduate fellowship from NASA Space Grant, Mack works full-time on the University’s coral project while maintaining her academic and athletic career. “Amaja′’s award suggests she is one of the leaders among her peers in…
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When Healers Need Healing

The nursing profession took a hit during the pandemic. Yet many nurses, like Dr. Mandy Bounds, remain faithful to the calling and inspire others to do the same.    When the Wilmington University alumna and adjunct was named chief nursing officer and vice president of…
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The Education of an Oenophile

Alumna Danielle Baldwin is general manager of Girard Craft and Cork in downtown Wilmington. The quaint shop sells craft beer, liquor, and boutique-style gifts. An elective course helped this alumna discover her passion and a job she loves.  Danielle Baldwin was a year away…
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Remembering Mr. Irénée du Pont Jr.

Former Board of Trustees Chairman Mr. Irénée du Pont Jr., who embodied the vision and mission of  Wilmington University, passed away on Jan. 16, 2023. He was 103. To say that Mr. du Pont was dedicated to the mission and vision of Wilmington University would understate his immense impact on the institution. “He was a guiding light,” says Wilmington University President Dr. LaVerne Harmon.
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