ACADEMIC NEWSMAGAZINE

Business Analytics Grads in High Demand

July 17, 2019
The development of WilmU’s Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics degree came to fruition in May of 2015; its first course was offered in the fall of 2016; and three of its students graduated in January. Alec Garbayo, who transferred to WilmU from Delaware Technical Community College, believes the Business Analytics program prepared him for a promising career. They completed the program by…
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Kim Parrish: Bringing Compassion To The Hard Places

July 15, 2019
In 2008, Mississippi native Allison Mellon started a nonprofit, The Hard Places Community, to fight human trafficking throughout the world. In Cambodia’s Phnom Penh sex tourist district, children as young as 3 live and work on the streets. Along with other members of The…
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The Unique Way High School Students in Delaware Can Save on College Tuition

May 9, 2019
According to the College Board, the average tuition price for a private college is over $48,000. How can you achieve your education goals and avoid the debt afterwards? Closing the opportunity divide is something we’re experts in here at Wilmington University: our graduates complete their education with an average of 60% less debt than the U.S. average and sometimes with no student debt at…
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What a Difference a Year Makes

March 11, 2019
The partnership between Year Up and WilmU is transforming lives. Cover Story by Maria Hess Photos by Paul Patton Photo of Maria Esther Mendez De La Cruz by Emir Lake Maria Esther Mendez De La Cruz doubted herself before starting her Year Up program. Now, fortified with…
ACADEMIC NEWS

Military Mom Leads by Example

February 6, 2019
We could all learn something from following WilmU senior Brandi Niehoff, though most of us couldn’t keep up. Entering the final semester of her Criminal Justice bachelor’s degree program, she leads by example wherever she goes. Niehoff starts her day caring for her…
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50 Ways WilmU Gives Back

November 26, 2018
There are far more than 50. So consider this sampling representative of the many altruistic endeavors that Wilmington University’s staff, faculty and students and alumni undertake. To them, it’s all about paying it forward. By Johanna Bishop, Adam Voyton, Doris Lauckner, Tasha Jackson, Stefanie Whitby, Katie Burke, Regina Allen-Sharpe, the College of Business team, Ashley Mundy, Tina…
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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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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…
ACADEMIC NEWS

No Slack: Serving Country and Community

October 17, 2018
A ten-year veteran of the New Castle County Police department, Officer Nicholas Heitzmann, a senior in the Criminal Justice degree program, has dedicated his life to serving his community at home and abroad. Most people instinctually run away from danger but Heitzmann has proven himself as someone who does not run when the going gets tough. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Heitzmann served with the…
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