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Wilmington University Turns 50

November 27, 2018
Wilmington College was chartered by the state of Delaware on Dec. 27, 1967, though its classes began in 1968. Cover Story by Maria Hess  |  Special thanks to Dr. Angela Suchanic and Natalie Ridgeway Students recruited from New Jersey and New York lived in dorms and attended classes at the newly purchased Tour Inn Motor Court on DuPont Highway in New Castle, Delaware. The governance of Wilmington…
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New Jersey Partnerships Continue to Grow

November 26, 2018
More opportunities abound for New Jersey residents to transfer seamlessly to Wilmington University after earning their associate degrees at community colleges throughout the state. WilmU President Dr. LaVerne Harmon and Rowan College at Burlington County President Dr.
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INBRE: A Game Changer

November 26, 2018
Wilmington University is now an affiliate partner of IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence, better known as INBRE. April Roeper conducts neuroscience research. The Delaware INBRE is a program dedicated to developing sustainable and impactful research opportunities…
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Working the Work-Integrated Program

November 26, 2018
WilmU’s Environmental Science and Policy program was the right fit. Ray’s state benefits included some tuition reimbursement and she’s earning college credit on the job while learning more about HazMat procedures and policies. Christie Ray Marjorie Crofts, the Division of Waste & Hazardous Substances director for the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control…
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'Just Keep Chippin' Away'

November 26, 2018
Go to the word “perseverance” in your dictionary. Is there a picture of Wendy Harris there? No? Well, maybe there should be. Wendy Harris At last May’s Wilmington University commencement, Harris received a BS in Education Studies after an eight-year academic odyssey.
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50 Ways WilmU Gives Back

November 26, 2018
There are far more than 50. So consider this sampling representative of the many altruistic endeavors that Wilmington University’s staff, faculty and students and alumni undertake. To them, it’s all about paying it forward. By Johanna Bishop, Adam Voyton, Doris Lauckner…
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The DBA Hits Its 10-year Milestone

November 20, 2018
Graduates of Wilmington University’s Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program are leading organizations in diverse fields — not to mention making the world a better place. DBA grads work in multiple fields: higher education, finance, health care, government and nonprofit and more. Their titles: chief marketing officer, chief financial officer, senior vice president, dean, executive…
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Co-Op Program Targets Children with Asthma

November 20, 2018
The two Wilmington University Allied Health graduates are talking about their experience in a cooperative education program with the American Lung Association, arranged through the University’s College of Health Professions. Amy Lovenguth calls it “the best decision I…
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On A Mission

November 20, 2018
Missionary work is a family affair with Dr. Lori Irelan, and that includes her Wilmington University family. Dr. Lori Irelan, Regional Chair, MSN Nurse Practitioner Program, has been spearheading mission trips around the world over the past two years. Dr. Irelan, of the…
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Two New Communication Courses Offered Now!

November 20, 2018
The B.S. in Communication program has expanded its curriculum with two new courses. Program Chair Dr. Janice Colvin says the two courses, offered as electives, will add value to the degree by increasing skills, therefore meeting needs employers report they require for multi-faceted employees. Communication Editing (COM 255) will provide foundational training in editing written material for both…
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