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The Middle States Commission on Higher Education Reaffirms Accreditation of Wilmington University with Stellar Results

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) has officially reaffirmed Wilmington University’s accreditation. All seven standards were met with no requirements and no recommendations. “This achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of our faculty and staff,” says Wilmington University President Dr. LaVerne Harmon. “We are humbled that the MSCHE team noted our…
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Wilmington University President Dr. LaVerne Harmon Offers Keynote Address at New Castle Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner

Wilmington University President Dr. LaVerne Harmon offered an inspirational keynote address at the New Castle Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner on May 6, 2024, at the Chase Center on the Riverfront. Her remarks concluded an enjoyable evening that brought together corporate and nonprofit leaders, employees, and policymakers. Dr. Harmon began by thanking the Chamber’s newly elected President…
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Wilmington University Receives $1 Million Grant from the Longwood Foundation

Wilmington University was awarded a $1 million grant by the Longwood Foundation to support the expansion of its Brandywine location. The expansion includes a new law school building and a Convocation Center that will serve multiple University needs. In the context of the grant, the Longwood Foundation cited the limited diversity within Delaware’s legal profession and Wilmington University’s…
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President Harmon Honored as a ‘First’ in Delaware

Dr. Laverne Harmon Wilmington University President Dr. LaVerne Harmon was honored by the A. Philip Randolph Institute Delaware Chapter for its “African American Women Firsts for the State of Delaware” event as part of its 2023 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast on June 17, 2023. Themed “Celebrating King as We Honor Coretta,” the annual breakfast honored highly successful African American…
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