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…
Alumna Jessica Aliff Honored with DAISY Award
April 10, 2024
Jessica Aliff, who works on the ChristianaCare Medical Intensive Care Unit, was nominated for the Daisy Award for her dedication and caring attitude she provided to a patient — and his family — before his death.
“Jess was probably the best nurse we could have…
Open the Door to a New Health Career With the Interdisciplinary Care Management Certificate
March 25, 2024
While working toward her bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, Jhovana Preciado wondered, “How can I make myself stand out?” She found the answer in Wilmington University’s Interdisciplinary Care Management Certificate.
“I don’t think many people realize how…
From Reefs to Rockets: NASA Partners With WilmU
March 11, 2024
When you think of colorful sea coral, what places come to mind? Australia, Belize, Fiji? Add Wilmington University to that list. In a state-of-the-art biology lab on its Brandywine campus, students are fighting the effects of ocean warming in a race to save coral reefs.
“I absolutely love what we’re doing,” says Samantha Kidwell, a junior majoring in Biology. “Our goal in our lab is…
WilmU Plays Key Role in Climate Change Research
February 8, 2024
Researchers at Wilmington University are working to find ways to make sea coral more robust to combat the impact of climate change.
Samantha Kidwell, an undergrad majoring in Biology, was named a student facilitator trainee in the project by the CAREERS Cyberteam Program at…
MSN Program Meets Demand
December 7, 2023
Wilmington University’s MSN Leadership Program grows as nurses prepare for essential roles in the rapidly expanding health care realm. In the fall semester, 50newstudents joined the program nationwide.
Dr. Lisa Drews
“Nurses are recognizing that having a…
Recognizing that health care is an art, a science and a business, Wilmington University offers a suite of dual graduate programs to boost your business acumen and propel your nursing career.
“Nurses and nurse leaders now play a pivotal role in health care finance and must understand the business side of health care,” says Dr. Lisa Drews, the chair of the Master of Science in Nursing…
Dr. Graves Awarded DAISY for Inspiring Nursing Students
October 18, 2023
Dr. Stacey Graves, director of Nursing Programs, is Wilmington University’s first recipient of the DAISY Faculty Award, which honors nursing educators for their commitment to inspiring nursing students who blossom into caring, quality healthcare providers.
Dr. Lisa Drews…
With Hope, Optimism and Confidence
October 16, 2023
Recent graduate Jessica Davenport refuses to let her disability impact her success.
Jessica Davenport thinks that society undervalues people with disabilities, and she’s trying to change that. “Unfortunately,” she says, “we have to constantly prove society…
A Fellow Among Fellows
October 16, 2023
Dr. Aaron Sebach
In March, College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences Dean Dr. Aaron Sebach was inducted as a distinguished practitioner and fellow of the National Academies of Practice (FNAP). Fellowship is bestowed on leaders who have made enduring contributions to interprofessional practice, and there is only one other fellow in Delaware.
In June, Dr. Sebach was also inducted as a…