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WilmU Partners with Futures First Gaming to Create Academic Pathways for Esports and Gaming

April 14, 2022
On April 11, Futures First Gaming (FFG) and WilmU announced the signing of an academic partnership agreement that is the first step toward developing degree and certificate pathways for students in the esports and gaming communities with the goal of providing them with STEM-based credentials for success in the booming industry. Stephen Sye Stephen Sye, CEO of Futures First Gaming, is excited to…
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Wilmington University Part of Walmart's Live Better U Program Expansion

July 28, 2021
Wilmington University is proud to offer our programs, including Technology, Management, and Language Development to the nearly 1.5 million Walmart and Sam’s Club team members as part of the company’s Live Better U program, provided in partnership with Guild Education. Walmart announced it will pay 100% of college tuition and books for associates through its Live Better U (LBU) education…
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Valvoline and Wilmington University Announce Higher Ed Partnership

December 22, 2020
Lexington, Ky. (Dec. 17, 2020) – Wilmington University and Valvoline, Inc. (NYSE: VVV), a leading supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services, today announced a new education partnership that will provide expanded opportunities to Valvoline™ employees interested in pursuing an undergraduate or advanced college degree. As part of the new partnership, the university will…
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Aspire Program and WilmU: Perfect Match for Disney Cast Member

November 19, 2019
A Walt Disney Company Cast Member’s successful environmental initiative has led her to enroll in Wilmington University’s Environmental Science and Policy program through Disney Aspire, the tuition-free program for employees. Kristee Post was working as a Fairy Godmother-in-Training at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at the Walt Disney World Resort when she suggested a change to the cosmetic…
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