ACADEMIC NEWS

College of Technology Tackling Supply Chain Risks

Recent cyberattacks, including SolarWinds and Log4j, have heightened the urgency for software supply chain management. In response, the College of Technology is upping the game by offering new courses and certificates for undergraduate and graduate students to provide them with the skills needed to secure the supply chain. Dr. James Fraley, who chairs the MSIST-Information Assurance Program, notes…
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New A.S. in Data Analytics: A Career Starter

Launched in Fall of 2021, Wilmington University’s new associate degree in Data Analytics is designed to equip students for careers in a rapidly growing profession. The program is 100% online and provides students with the well-rounded data analytics skills they’ll…
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Inspired Design

Many people lost their jobs during the pandemic, but chances are Tony Whitten was the only puppet specialist to be laid off. “There are only about four of us in the world,” says Whitten, who was teaching puppetry at Disney World in Orlando when he was furloughed in…
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Tech Grads Pilot Drones for a Good Cause

The College of Technology teamed with the External Affairs Department to create a unique fundraiser to benefit the Mary Campbell Center. Wilmington University was a sponsor of the event. Two recent graduates, Matthew Doyle and Mallory Nolte, volunteered to pilot drones that would drop balls onto the green at DuPont Country Club, site of the 40th annual Charmie Welch Golf Invitational, which…
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Face the Future of Technology with WilmU's Cybersecurity Education 

Ransomware attacks, data breaches, and other highly publicized E-crimes are highlighting a nationwide demand for cybersecurity experts. As businesses, health care providers, and government agencies seek skilled technicians to assess their operational risks and defend their computer networks, Wilmington University’s College of Technology stands ready to prepare job-seekers to…
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ACADEMIC NEWS

Gaming Students Create Virtual Woodshop

Students in WilmU’s Game Design and Development bachelor’s degree program have completed a virtual walk-through demo that recreates a woodshop at Concord High School in North Wilmington, from the entrance and the workbenches on down to the brooms and…
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Gaming Grad Develops Health Software

Jeff Fisher, a graduate of the Game Design and Development program in Wilmington University’s College of Technology, has been busy working on several projects funded by the National Institutes of Health in his current position at Barron Associates, a software research…
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Student Interns From WilmU Gain A Significant Advantage

Besides on-the-job experience, student interns from Wilmington University gain a significant advantage in launching their careers. Lloyd Shoriwa, who completed three internships with PPL, a Fortune 500 utilities company, was offered a full-time position as an associate security analyst in December, when he completed his bachelor’s degree in Computer and Network Security. Lloyd is a self-starter…
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