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When Will I Ever Need Math?

October 16, 2024
Students often question the relevance of math, and teachers hear it all too often. At WilmU, however, those in the Applied Mathematics program discover math as a key to success. Diane Bansbach, chair of the Math Department in the College of Education and Liberal Arts The ability to problem-solve and analyze data drives innovation and progress in today’s world effectively and efficiently.  In a…
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Launch Your STEM Career With WilmU’s New Chemistry Degree

October 15, 2024
When Dr. Esosa Iriowen — aka “Dr. E” — talks about chemistry, his face lights up. It is his calling and his passion, which he’s happy to share with students in Wilmington University’s new Bachelor of Science in Chemistry program, with classes starting in January…
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The Middle States Commission on Higher Education Reaffirms Accreditation of Wilmington University with Stellar Results

July 15, 2024
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) has officially reaffirmed Wilmington University’s accreditation. All seven standards were met with no requirements and no recommendations. “This achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of our faculty and staff,” says Wilmington University President Dr. LaVerne Harmon. “We are humbled that the MSCHE team noted our…
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WilmU Law Professor Talks Bankruptcy, College Admissions and RBG 

July 1, 2024
If you’ve ever been to Tuscany, chances are you brought home treasured memories of the Italian countryside, and for Lawrence Ponoroff, a professor at Wilmington University School of Law, those memories include the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.  “Tuscany is kind of a magical place,” says Professor Ponoroff, who was dean of Tulane University Law School when Justice…
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Learn What Earning a WilmU Doctorate Can Do for You 

June 13, 2024
As a college student in Canada, Dr. Mikaela Polman wasn’t sure what career she wanted to pursue until something clicked during her last year of school. “I took two classes in organizational development, and I really loved it,” says Dr. Polman, who went…
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College of Business Expands Latino Initiative

June 10, 2024
Wilmington University is making significant strides with its Latino initiative, building on the Fall 2023 pilot of Bilingual Online Live Spanish courses in the College of Business. Based on feedback, WilmU will offer Business Communications this fall in a bilingual format with optimized scheduling. “Being on the leading edge of bilingual education is crucial,” says College of Business…
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