ACADEMIC NEWS

Wilmington University’s Lloyd Ricketts Elected to Delaware State Chamber of Commerce Board of Governors

January 22, 2025
Wilmington University proudly announces that Lloyd A. Ricketts has been elected to the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Governors, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Mr. Ricketts’ appointment underscores Wilmington University’s commitment to fostering community partnerships and driving Delaware’s economic and educational progress. His leadership aligns with the Chamber’s mission to…
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SPORTS

WilmU’s Softball Team Honored as Delaware Team of the Year

January 17, 2025
The Delaware Sportswriters and Broadcasters Association (DSBA) is hosting its 76th annual awards banquet in February at the Hyatt Place Wilmington Riverfront. The DSBA, a growing group of current and former sportswriters and broadcasters passionate about Delaware sports at…
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Volunteering Abroad: WilmU Law Professor Veronica Finkelstein Trains Nigerian Lawyers

December 13, 2024
While working in Nigeria, more than 5,000 miles from home, attorney Veronica Finkelstein experienced many memorable moments — including power outages.  “I was inspired by the way lawyers in Nigeria roll with the punches. The electricity goes out, and they don’t even flinch. They just turn the flashlight on, on their phone, and keep going,” says Professor Finkelstein of Wilmington…
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ACADEMIC NEWS

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 speaker at Secure Delaware. In this eagerly anticipated event, professionals come together to learn about the latest in the…
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ACADEMIC NEWS

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…
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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 disease. Now in its fifth year, Lopez is one of the main coordinators of the fundraiser, responsible for volunteers…
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