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New MBA Chair Brings Real-World Experience

August 12, 2024
Dr. Shawn McCloud Dr. Shawn McCloud is the new chair of the MBA Program, bringing solid backgrounds in academia and business. “We are confident that his leadership will drive the program to new heights,” says Dr. Robin B. Weinstein, dean of the College of Business. Dr. McCloud earned his Doctor of Business Administration degree at Wilmington University and joined the faculty in 2020 as the…
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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…
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Augmented Reality to the Rescue

April 10, 2024
A severe toothache can be unbearable, and over 2 million people experience dental emergencies yearly. They suffer from excruciating pain and need immediate relief. Unfortunately, it’s difficult for dentists to respond quickly to emergencies because their schedules are already packed. In her marketing course, Wilmington University Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) student…
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DBA Alumni Move Up the Career Ladder

February 7, 2024
Dr. Derese Bikila and Dr. Christina Russell Created for managers, consultants, and educators, Wilmington University’s DBA program equips scholars to become thought leaders sought out by organizations. Just ask two recent alumni. DBA alumnus Derese Bikila is now the manager…
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DBA Puts Career Shift on the Fast Track

December 4, 2023
Mohammad Choubdar started his career as an EKG cardiovascular technician at Johns Hopkins, where he performed stress tests and other diagnostic procedures. He got a taste of what he could contribute from a business standpoint when he developed an efficient physician workflow…
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DBA Residency Offers ‘Terrific Collaboration’

August 10, 2023
For 15 years, the DBA Residency Program has brought together doctoral candidates so they can refine their dissertation topics, gain insights from alumni, and meet their professors and fellow students. “They are spread out all over the country and this is the first time many of them meet face-to-face,” says Dr. Amy Danley, who chairs the DBA program in the College of Business. “There’s…
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