ACADEMIC NEWS

Take Your First Step Toward a Behavioral Health Career With WilmU’s New Associate Degree

December 13, 2024
If you are interested in working in areas of mental health care, substance abuse counseling or recovery support; becoming a corrections officer; providing geriatric or foster care; or working in youth and family services — then think about a career in behavioral health. It is one of the fastest growing fields, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with an expected job growth of 22%…
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ACADEMIC NEWS

Cultivating Social and Emotional Intelligence

December 11, 2024
Dr. Shiloh Andrus The Master of Science in Professional Studies program is designed to cultivate modern leaders who can navigate nuances in multicultural settings. To that end, there’s a new emphasis on nurturing social and emotional intelligence, skills that help…
ACADEMIC NEWSMAGAZINE

True Crime Titans Unite

October 16, 2024
Fox’s Nancy Grace seems amused by a spoof suggesting Scott Duffey got busted. Criminal Justice Director Scott Duffey connects with legends at the world’s most prestigious true crime conference.  If there is ever a conference that brings together the biggest stars in the true-crime industry — sans the egos — CrimeCon is it.  According to its website, CrimeCon offers events that are…
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ACADEMIC NEWS

Raising Human Trafficking Awareness

August 12, 2024
Wilmington University is a leader in raising awareness of human trafficking, presenting eight webinars over the past four years featuring experts in the field, as well as survivors of human trafficking. WilmU’s Human Trafficking Studies webinar program has attracted more…
ACADEMIC NEWS

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 on to earn a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership, Learning and Innovation from Wilmington…
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Faculty Leadership Role Benefits Family Science Students

June 10, 2024
Dr. Mary Kay Keller Dr. Mary Kay Keller’s leadership in a national organization allows her students to expand their experience. Dr. Keller, who chairs the Applied Family Science Program in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, is serving her second term as…
EVENTS

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…
ACADEMIC NEWS

Leadership Program Allows Educators to Learn On Site

April 15, 2024
Now entering its third iteration, Wilmington University’s successful partnership with Appoquinimink School District allows teachers to earn a Master in School Leadership degree while taking courses on site in the district. Kevin Wright Kevin Wright taught social studies before becoming the instructional media coordinator, overseeing the instructional technology staff in the district…
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