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A New Chapter

October 16, 2024
Dr. James Wilson transitions from VP for Academic Affairs to full-time professor, leaving a legacy at Wilmington University Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. James Wilson retired in June from the Executive Team but remains a full-time professor in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences’ Mental Health Counseling program. Dr. Wilson is a National Certified Counselor, Approved Clinical…
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ALUMNI NEWSMAGAZINE

BFFs Lead Campus Wellness Center

April 10, 2024
Sometimes, the stars just align. That seems to be so in the case of Dr. Diane Mussoline and Dr. Kristen Wilson. The two mental health professionals arrived on the Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ) campus in Sewell about a year apart — Dr. Wilson in 2017 and Dr.
ACADEMIC NEWS

WilmU Trailblazing Professor Propels Trauma-Informed Approaches Into the Spotlight

March 11, 2024
Dr. Debra Berke Dr. Debra Berke is marking a milestone, celebrating more than five years since Delaware became a trauma-informed state.   “This work is so important, and the fact that a lot of agencies, organizations, individuals are recognizing that is amazing. (It’s) truly incredibly valuable,” says Dr. Berke, the director of Wilmington University’s psychology programs and Center for…
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Dean Guthrie Publishes Article on Law Enforcement Standards

February 7, 2024
Keeping law enforcement professionals up to date with the skills they need to serve and protect individuals in a changing world is an essential task. In an article in Association magazine, Dr. Edward Guthrie, dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, shares his…
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WilmU A Leader in Human Trafficking Awareness

October 18, 2023
Wilmington University is a leader in human trafficking studies and awareness, with monthly webinars that attract a global audience. Begun during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, the webinars soon began attracting a large audience. “The webinars have become their own thing. We get people from around the world and six foreign companies,” says Dr. Johanna Bishop, director, Behavioral Science…
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Hail to a Trailblazing Chief

October 16, 2023
Capt. Wilfredo Campos Alumnus Wilfredo Campos, a native of Puerto Rico, is Wilmington’s first Latino police chief. In January, Capt. Wilfredo Campos became the first person of Hispanic descent to be named Wilmington chief of police. A significant milestone, to be sure. But…
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A National Expert in Helping Parents Bond With Babies

August 10, 2023
Dr. Mary Kay Keller, chair of Applied Family Science, is known as “the baby whisperer,” a reflection of her deep and abiding connection to infants and their wellbeing. As president of the Infant Massage USA organization, she is an advocate for educating parents in…
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High Schoolers Gain Insights into Criminal Justice Careers

June 12, 2023
Juniors in high school plotting their career paths got expert advice from Jacob Andrews, chair of the Criminal Justice program in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, at the Appoquinimink School District Workforce Readiness Program. Andrews serves on the advisory board for Wilmington University’s partnership with the Appoquinimink district for the Criminal Justice and Legal Issues…
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