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Wilmington University Unveils a Redesigned Communication Degree

The College of Technology has unveiled a redesigned Communication degree. Students now have a choice of one of three concentrations: Digital Journalism, Public Relations & Strategic Communication, and Visual Communication, all offered face-to-face and online. “We are really excited to offer this redesign,” says Dr. Janice Colvin, chair of Communication. “We researched the possible…
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LIFE@WILMU

Higher Education Without the Higher Cost at WilmU

WilmU makes academic achievement affordable A college education is an investment in your future, literally. Earning your degree at Wilmington University can help you make the most of that investment. WilmU is the most affordable private, nonprofit university in the…
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Make the Most of Your Summer with WilmU

Our flexible, convenient summer term courses bring your educational goals a step closer. Your higher education doesn’t have to take a vacation. Wilmington University’s summer term courses enable you to complete the credits you need for your degree or certificate…
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What Happens in Vegas...Doesn’t Necessarily Stay in Vegas. At least not in this case.

You can bet that Wilmington University’s Las Vegas Wildcat Mixer held on March 10, 2020, at the Border Grill in the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino hit the jackpot. The venue could not have been more exciting. Founded by superstar chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger — both revered by Food Network fans — Border Grill is considered a Vegas hot spot. Special Events Manager Brandi…
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The Year of the Nurse

When the World Health Organization declared 2020 the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife, alumnae Dr. Candace Sandal and Dr. Bernadette Thomas had an idea. Anyone whose health care journey was championed by a nurse will celebrate the World Health Organization’s…
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Insight for Incyte

A WilmU ESL team proves ‘flexible and nimble’ in developing training for employees of the global corporation. At this writing, the 2020 football season was in danger of being cancelled because of the coronavirus. If so, Danielle Bergez will hardly notice. The Wilmington…
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When Great is Not Good Enough

Until last year, Michael Mendick was self-taught, the bulk of his education coming from real-world experience and books on tape (“Automobile University,” he calls them). He devours the books while driving 70,000 miles a year covering a three-state area for his HVAC company. As a result, he peppers his conversation with quotations from self-improvement gurus like Dale Carnegie, Tony Robbins…
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ACADEMIC NEWS

COEL Launches Professional Studies Courses 

It’s a great time for professionals to enhance their skills and move forward on their career tracks. In response to demand, the College of Online and Experiential Learning (COEL) kicked off its first-ever online professional studies courses in September 2020. These…
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COEL’s New Professional Development Course on Diversity

In an increasingly diverse and fluid environment, leaders, managers and key employees will benefit from gaining insights into today’s professional and organizational landscape and Wilmington University is helping to lead the way. The College of Online and Experiential…
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Professor Presents at International Conference

Technology is always evolving and every day sees the release of new websites, apps and tools, many of which are not reliable. The same is true in the field of English Language Learning. Many resources for English as a second or foreign language (ESL/EFL) make promises that don’t deliver. For ESL/EFL instructors, the constant change in technology and resources combined with the vast range of…
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