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The ED2WORK Advisory Council

February 18, 2021
Dr. Robin Weinstein participated in the ED2WORK Advisory Council discussion in developing a white paper for the new presidential administration on the linkage between higher education and work, with an emphasis on transitioning from a gig economy to career paths. “At Wilmington University and beyond, our dedicated faculty are making a positive difference, sharing their insights and expertise…
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Service During Challenging Times

December 9, 2020
Faculty from WilmU’s College of Business (COB) are finding creative ways to continue community outreach and partnerships despite the COVID-19 pandemic, including participation in the First Annual WilmU Virtual Open House. “The pandemic has had a tremendous impact on so…
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WilmU's New Mini MBA Course: Learn the Basics of Business Administration

December 7, 2020
WilmU’s new Mini MBA course offers an overview of corporate concepts. If your non-business career is orbiting closer to your company’s business operations, Wilmington University’s new Mini MBA course can provide the fundamentals you’ll need to keep current with your changing role. A one-semester graduate-level course, Topics in Business: Mini MBA (MBA 5001) offers an…
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Business Students Making the World a Better Place

October 14, 2020
At Wilmington University, students are making an impact beyond the classroom, lending their talents to benefit the planet and people in underserved communities, notes Dean Kathy Kennedy-Ratajack of the College of Business. Carl Sivels, who is pursuing a Master of Business…
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Examining Management Through the Lens of History

August 12, 2020
James Henry Scarborough III took a unique approach to his capstone project, an integral part of achieving his Master of Science and Management degree. Instead of writing a paper focusing on a specific industry or leadership style, he wrote about a one-term Delaware governor…
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Entrepreneur Chairs Marketing Program

June 3, 2020
Dr. Scott J. Walton is now chair of the undergraduate Marketing program for the College of Business, bringing his experience as a corporate executive, business owner, and educator to Wilmington University. For five years, Dr. Walton was an executive at United Parcel Service, where he focused on management, supply chain, budgeting and project management. As a consultant, he developed a plan for…
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Former Gaming Executive Joins College of Business

March 26, 2020
Dr. Shawn K. McCloud, the new assistant chair of Graduate Studies at the College of Business, brings more than 25 years of experience in the gaming industry. He earned a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree at Wilmington University, where his dissertation reflected…
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Leadership Fellowship: An Investment in Faculty and Community

January 9, 2020
Dr. Jason James Jr., of the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Program in the College of Business, has been selected as a fellow in the prestigious Leadership Delaware program. The program nurtures leaders of tomorrow through interaction with more than 135 accomplished…
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DBA Students Soar in Airline Research Pilot Program

October 17, 2019
In a unique pilot program, DBA candidates at Wilmington University’s College of Business provided research for American Airlines as part of its critical Evaluation Research Program.  Three doctoral students—Robert Clarke, Adam Schvom and Bryan Yackulic — conducted research over the course of two years at American’s hub at the Philadelphia International Airport. During the process, they…
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