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Alisa Klein: In-Demand Speaker, Writer and WilmU Law Professor Tackles Hot-Button Legal Issues 

December 13, 2024
After 30 years litigating for the U.S. Department of Justice, Alisa Klein happily shares her expertise — in and out of the classroom. The Wilmington University School of Law professor recently participated in three panel discussions and wrote two blog posts for the Yale Journal on Regulation.  Alisha Klein “It’s a way of staying connected to the various administrative law professors…
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Take Your First Step Toward a Behavioral Health Career With WilmU’s New Associate Degree

December 13, 2024
If you are interested in working in areas of mental health care, substance abuse counseling or recovery support; becoming a corrections officer; providing geriatric or foster care; or working in youth and family services — then think about a career in behavioral health. It is one of the fastest growing fields, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with an expected job growth of 22%…
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Dr. Fraley: Four-time Speaker at Secure Delaware

December 11, 2024
Dr. James Fraley Dr. James Fraley, chair of M.S. Cyber Security and M.S. Information Systems Technologies-Information Assurance (MS-IST) for the College of Technology, has years of experience keeping technology and data safe. For four straight years, he’s been a…
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Virtual Acute Care Nursing Goes Viral

December 11, 2024
DNP alumna Dr. Michelle Collins and MSN alumnae Shelby Durgin, Cheryl Muffley, and colleagues published an article on virtual acute care nursing in NPD in Motion. This pioneering model uses remote monitoring and other technology to provide nursing support to patients…
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Cultivating Social and Emotional Intelligence

December 11, 2024
Dr. Shiloh Andrus The Master of Science in Professional Studies program is designed to cultivate modern leaders who can navigate nuances in multicultural settings. To that end, there’s a new emphasis on nurturing social and emotional intelligence, skills that help leaders thrive in a global market. “We have been looking ahead at the workforce of 2030 to see what employers will be looking…
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Adjunct Volunteer Helps Fund Research for Rare Disease

December 11, 2024
Jennifer Lopez Jennifer Lopez, an adjunct at Wilmington University, plays a key role in coordinating MickeyFest, an annual music festival to raise awareness and funds to research Sanfilippo Syndrome, a rare genetic condition that causes childhood dementia and fatal brain…
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Commitment and Community: WilmU Supports International Students

December 3, 2024
Wilmington University not only offers a global online campus but also embraces international students who want to learn on campus. Among the more than 20,000 WilmU Wildcats, there are 1,430 people from 83 countries taking classes in person.  “Wilmington University is proud of its long tradition of welcoming students from around the world,” says Dr. Bonnie Kirkpatrick, assistant vice president…
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