MAGAZINE

Organizational Leadership: College of Business

This fall, the College of Business will offer a new interdisciplinary undergraduate degree program in Organizational Leadership. This collaboration between the colleges of Business and Social and Behavioral Sciences will emphasize innovative leadership practices, “demonstrating a sensitivity around humanity,” says Dr. Mary Pat Braudis, assistant professor and assistant chair of New Jersey…
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ACADEMIC NEWS

Workshop Shows How to Assess Your Career at Any Age

Brenda Soto, an adjunct instructor in Wilmington University’s College of Business and an expert in human resources, presented a virtual workshop on how people in the workforce can evaluate their careers and develop a professional life they are passionate about. “Many…
ACADEMIC NEWS

The ED2WORK Advisory Council

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…
LIFE@WILMU

Learning to Lead: Which degree matches your career goals—the MBA or the MSM?

Wilmington University’s Master of Business Administration offers a career-focused, experience-driven degree that fits your schedule as well as your budget. But the MBA isn’t the only path to leadership excellence. The Master of Science in Management also delivers the skills you’ll need to rise in your field. “Students come to WilmU’s College of Business because…
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ACADEMIC NEWS

Service During Challenging Times

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…
ACADEMIC NEWS

Business Students Making the World a Better Place

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 Administration with a concentration in Sustainability, has accepted a one-year research fellowship with the federal Office of…
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ACADEMIC NEWS

Examining Management Through the Lens of History

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…
ACADEMIC NEWS

Entrepreneur Chairs Marketing Program

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…
ACADEMIC NEWS

Former Gaming Executive Joins College of Business

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 his professional experience, titled, Exploring attitudes toward casino gambling and visitation: Perspectives of…
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