ACADEMIC NEWS

Learning the Inside Story on Social Media

March 30, 2023
The impact of social media extends far beyond tweeting and making Instagram posts. Managing social media is a valuable skill that helps organizations to build their brands and deliver their message. Career opportunities in digital marketing are growing 30 percent faster than other marketing positions, according to a recent CNN survey. Wilmington University’s five-course, 15-credit undergraduate…
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ACADEMIC NEWS

Student Sends Heartfelt Thanks to Professor

February 8, 2023
At Wilmington University, educators are passionate about giving students the tools they need to thrive in their professional lives. But they don’t always know when they’ve made a difference. Stephen Ciskanik, who graduated in May, reached out to his former professor…
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A Path to Cybersecurity

December 8, 2022
For years, Elizabeth DuPeza was a server at Disney World. The job paid well, but she was looking for something more. Through Wilmington University’s partnership with Disney and Guild Education, she enrolled in the Computer and Network Security (CNS) program at WilmU. Her coursework included SEC465, Cybersecurity and the Internet of Things, taught by Dr. Mark J. Hufe, Director, Cyber Security…
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Top Tech Award for Master’s Grad

October 28, 2022
Two months before receiving her master’s degree from Wilmington University in May, Nitika Tanuboddi added a significant achievement to her résumé: the Graduate Student Research Award from Epsilon Pi Tau (EPT) Honor Society, the leading international honor society for…
ACADEMIC NEWS

Adjunct is Internationally Known Cybersecurity Speaker

October 12, 2022
Dr. Maureen McWhite In a global economy, ensuring the cybersecurity of overseas shipping is a vital concern. Dr. Maureen McWhite, an adjunct instructor in the College of Technology at Wilmington University, was among the experts who spoke at a recent conference at the…
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Cybersecurity Grad on Road to Success

August 11, 2022
Mary Antwi Only a few years ago, Mary Antwi was a certified nursing assistant and a single mother, working two jobs to support her young family. Her quest for a well-paying career led her to Wilmington University, where a student-friendly focus on flexibility allowed to keep her jobs while going to school. Her hard work and sacrifice paid off in May, when she completed her bachelor’s degree in…
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WilmU Only Delaware University with Epsilon Pi Tau Chapter

June 8, 2022
Wilmington University is the only institution in Delaware with a chapter of Epsilon Pi Tau, the leading international honor society that recognizes academic excellence for technology students. WilmU’s Delta Lambda Chapter, established in 2012, is helping to grow the honor…
MAGAZINE

The Importance of Cybersecurity

April 27, 2022
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and National Security Agency designated WilmU a National Center for Academic Excellence for Information Assurance and Cybersecurity. That’s critical, since our digital day-to-day lives depend on the ever-changing…
ACADEMIC NEWS

Investigating a Crime? There's an App for That

April 7, 2022
The game’s afoot for investigators-in-training with a dynamic new Augmented Reality App for the Criminal Justice program’s Crime Scene Investigation Certificate. Created by Game Development II students in the College of Technology, the new app enables the instructor to create a crime scene that students can view using their mobile phones, taking notes and photos. The previous app included only…
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