ACADEMIC NEWS

Four Ways to Earn College Credit While in High School

November 27, 2023
Did you know that as a high school student, you can earn college credit right now? At Wilmington University, you don’t have to pay to learn what you already know. Your experiences can turn into academic credits. That means saving tuition costs and taking fewer college classes to earn your WilmU degree. Here are four ways to earn college credit while still in high school. 1.
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WilmU’s Ed.D. Programs Help You Lead and Inspire 

November 16, 2023
As head of the Oakland School in Troy, Virginia, Dr. Barton Reese hopes to “make the greatest impact” by leveraging his experiences and skills — skills he refined at Wilmington University and calls “vital to where I sit now.” Before earning a Doctor of…
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Delaware is Home to First State-Run Animal Control Officers Academy

November 7, 2023
The Wilmington University Criminal Justice Institute, in partnership with Delaware Animal Services, created the firststate-run Animal Control Officers Academy. During the 110-hour (or three-week) course, several animal control officers and a Delaware Department of Agriculture investigator earned five certifications, including handcuffing techniques, Law Enforcement Information Sharing…
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WilmU Law Students and Mentors Connect

November 6, 2023
“A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself” — that quote from Oprah Winfrey rings true at the Wilmington University School of Law, where students benefit from a strong mentorship program. “I am excited to see what I learn from the…
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WilmU’s DEI Programs Foster Respect and Understanding

November 1, 2023
As Wilmington University’s student affairs resource coordinator and food pantry manager, Allison Laurant speaks to people “on such a personal level” — international students, LGBTQ+ students, neurodiverse students, food-insecure students and more. That’s why she enrolled in WilmU’s new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion certificate program. “I want to make sure I’m respecting…
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WilmU School of Law Welcomes Accomplished Inaugural Class

October 26, 2023
For future lawyers, the first day of law school is always memorable, and when you’re part of an inaugural class, it becomes even more momentous. In August 2023, the Wilmington University School of Law welcomed its first 20 students. “It was such an amazing…
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Students’ Work at Bank of America Leads to Full-Time Jobs

October 18, 2023
At Wilmington University, many students get a head-start on their careers while earning their degrees. Dr. Audrey Blume, chair of the Business Management Program, and Kim Plusch, assistant director, Employer Development and Career Counseling, worked with leaders in recruiting and career services at Bank of America’s Delaware office on a year-long BOA Leader Development Program. Students were…
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