Twenty years ago, students welcomed a new degree option — the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). As nurses nationwide now mark the anniversary of that innovation, Wilmington University honors its DNP graduates.
“The DNP represents a seismic shift in higher education standards for nurses, emphasizing the importance of doctoral preparation for nurses in both advanced practice and leadership…
WilmU Faculty Spotlight: From Juvenile Diabetes Patient to Compassionate Nurse Educator
October 22, 2024
Kathryn Leach
Dr. Kathryn Leach will never forget the first time she had to give herself a shot — as a scared 15-year-old hospitalized with newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetes.
“I can feel my palms getting sweaty remembering that moment and how supportive the nurse was,”…
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…
Prepare for a STEM Career With WilmU’s New Biotechnology and Forensic Science Certificates
September 3, 2024
Have you ever taken a COVID-19 rapid test at home? Scientists developed it using biotechnology — along with everything from vaccines to biofuels to pest-resistant crops. You could enter this dynamic, in-demand field with Wilmington University’s new Certificate in Biotechnology. It’s part of WilmU’s expanded STEM offerings, which also include a new Certificate in Forensic…
WilmU Expands Relationship with Remote Island
August 12, 2024
Students in Wilmington University’s Family Nurse Practitioner program are helping to bring primary care to Smith Island, an isolated jot of land in Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay, where Dr. Aaron Sebach, dean of the College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences…
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…
Nurse Practitioner Students Get Hands-On Experience
June 10, 2024
With the ranks of primary care physicians in decline, family nurse practitioners are helping to fill the void. The College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences offers a Post-MSN Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate with a choice of two concentrations: Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Hands-on experience is a vital part of the specialty. Family…
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…
Wilmington University Graduate Dr. James Thomas Honored as 2024 Vista Millennial Superstar
May 8, 2024
Wilmington University alumnus Dr. James Thomas was recognized as a Vista Millennial Superstar at an awards reception and celebration for the entire 2024 Class of VISTA Millennial Superstars on May 9 at the Penn State Great Valley campus in Malvern, PA. The awards are given…
When Dr. Jason Smith dons his cap and gown at Wilmington University’s 53rd annual commencement in June, his wife and three young sons will cheer him on. At ages 8, 5 and 3, the boys don’t realize Dad would stay up studying after tucking them into bed, but they know how proud he is to receive his Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree.
“The importance of education only continues to grow…