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Two New Communication Courses Offered Now!

November 20, 2018
The B.S. in Communication program has expanded its curriculum with two new courses. Program Chair Dr. Janice Colvin says the two courses, offered as electives, will add value to the degree by increasing skills, therefore meeting needs employers report they require for multi-faceted employees. Communication Editing (COM 255) will provide foundational training in editing written material for both…
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New Development Office

November 20, 2018
Wilmington University welcomes the new Development Office to the Alumni Relations Department. The team, Felicia Quinn, Dana White and Crystal Rutihinda, is charged with developing a culture of philanthropy among alumni and community, and creating meaningful ways to keep…
LIFE@WILMUMAGAZINE

WilmU: A Sound Choice For The Hearing Impaired

November 20, 2018
Aided by the University’s Disability Services, these students are achieving success in the classroom. The human ear is a fragile, complex organ, made up of tiny bones and membranes and hair cells. When something goes awry in that complicated mechanism and a human being…
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Cumberland County College Honors WilmU Alumna

November 20, 2018
Wilmington University graduate Danielle Hughes was among four Distinguished Alumni honored at the 10th anniversary ceremonies at The Shirlee and Bernard Brown University Center at Cumberland County College in Vineland, New Jersey. Since opening in 2008, the University Center has filled more than 9,000 bachelor’s and master’s level seats in support of students completing their advanced degrees…
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The Next Worst Generation?

November 20, 2018
Are millennials the worst generation ever? You might think so from listening to the barrage of negative comments in the media. However, WilmU DBA student Bryan Yakulic helps put that hot topic in perspective in his presentation, “The Next Worst Generation” for…
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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 like me over the years,” says Varella. In 2008, Varella went back to school with the goal of earning a bachelor’s degree in…
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Dr. Lemar White: A Champion for Diversity

November 19, 2018
Dr. White joined forces with another WilmU alum, Andrea Singleton, to create the Proud Professionals Network. The mission of the organization is to provide professional development for LGBTQ and allies, along with business and social networking opportunities for…
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Softball’s California Pipeline Brings Native American to WilmU

November 19, 2018
Alyssa Velasquez, shortstop on the Wilmington University softball team, hails from California. Which, believe it or not, is not at all unusual. Native American softball player Alyssa Velasquez. Coach Mike Shehorn has created a California pipeline, and eight members of the 2018 squad list the Golden State as home. What makes Velasquez unique is her heritage: She is the only Native American on the…
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