If you’re considering a career in education, you’re on a path that can be incredibly rewarding and impactful. Becoming a licensed teacher involves several key steps, including earning a teaching degree and obtaining the necessary certifications. Whether you’re beginning your journey or making a career change, Wilmington University (WilmU®) offers comprehensive programs designed to…
Dr. John Gray Retires
October 16, 2024
College of Education Dean Dr. John Gray’s tenure at Wilmington University was distinguished by transformative leadership and a commitment to educational excellence
Dr. John Gray joined Wilmington University in 1993. He served as dean of the College of Education for 14…
WilmU Doctoral Student Takes First Assistant Principal Role at New Lewes Middle School
October 11, 2024
Frederick D. Thomas Middle School staff members. Meghan Catts is second from the left.
Meghan Catts, a Wilmington University adjunct and doctoral student, is proving that advanced studies provide a leg up on the career ladder.
She is taking on a new role as the first…
Advancing Literacy Early in Childhood
August 12, 2024
Wilmington University is a valued partner in AmeriCorps’ Reading Assist program, an early intervention program for children who face barriers to literacy.
Megan Schnetzer, chair of Special Education graduate programs in the College of Education and Liberal Arts, attended a recent Reading Assist recognition event with Gov. John Carney, U.S. Sen. Chris Coons, and Delaware Secretary of Education…
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…
Getting a Head Start on Teacher Education
June 10, 2024
Wilmington University is leading the way in ensuring a pipeline of qualified teachers, starting with engaging tomorrow’s educators while they are still in high school.
WilmU’s Academic Partnership Office hosted a lunch-and-learn event for Smyrna High School’s…
Wilmington University’s Class of 2024
June 6, 2024
Wilmington University celebrated its 53rd Commencement ceremonies on June 2-3, 2024, awarding more than 3,700 academic degrees at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington, Delaware.
The accomplished Class of 2024 demonstrated exceptional dedication, achieving their academic goals amid professional responsibilities and personal commitments.
Graduates, spanning…
Future Teachers Get a Head Start in High School
February 7, 2024
High school students and aspiring teachers attending a lunch-and-learn session at the Wilmington University New Castle campus.
Future teachers are forming a bond with Wilmington University while still in high school. The events are part of a leading-edge program by WilmU…
From Paraprofessional to Licensed Teacher
December 7, 2023
Wilmington University is helping to blaze a new career path for teachers, partnering with the state to provide school paraprofessionals with a specialized program to complete their bachelor’s degrees as licensed educators.
Currently, 7% of positions for teachers in…
WilmU’s Ed.D. Programs Help You Lead and Inspire
November 16, 2023
As head of the Oakland School in Troy, Virginia, Dr. Barton Reese hopes to “make the greatest impact” by leveraging his experiences and skills — skills he refined at Wilmington University and calls “vital to where I sit now.”
Before earning a Doctor of Education degree, “I was already a head of school. I had started a small school, a high school for students with learning…