ACADEMIC NEWS

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 experience to be a part of the inauguration of the law school,” says Kendal Parliament, a J.D. candidate. “During orientation, it…
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ACADEMIC NEWS

Raising Awareness in the Gaming Community

October 18, 2023
Dr. Matthew Wilson Dr. Matthew Wilson, director of Liberal Arts, is getting the word out about WilmU’s new online Esports Certificate program, which prepares students to compete in the rapidly expanding field with expertise in business, technology, entrepreneurship, and digital media. As a pancreatic cancer survivor, he also is devoted to raising awareness about the disease. He did both on a…
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Dr. Graves Awarded DAISY for Inspiring Nursing Students

October 18, 2023
Dr. Stacey Graves, director of Nursing Programs, is Wilmington University’s first recipient of the DAISY Faculty Award, which honors nursing educators for their commitment to inspiring nursing students who blossom into caring, quality healthcare providers. Dr. Lisa Drews…
ACADEMIC NEWS

WilmU A Leader in Human Trafficking Awareness

October 18, 2023
Wilmington University is a leader in human trafficking studies and awareness, with monthly webinars that attract a global audience. Begun during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, the webinars soon began attracting a large audience. “The webinars have become their own thing.
ACADEMIC NEWS

Webinar Series Highlights Transformative Technology

October 18, 2023
There is a way to keep up with the latest technologies. The College of Technology is debuting a monthly webinar series with the theme “Transformative Technology: The Good, The Bad, and the Unknown.” Dr. Anthony J. Carcillo, dean of the COT, says the series provides an opportunity for faculty, alumni, students and professionals to share their knowledge of transformative technologies, which are…
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ALUMNI NEWSMAGAZINE

With Hope, Optimism and Confidence

October 16, 2023
Recent graduate Jessica Davenport refuses to let her disability impact her success. Jessica Davenport thinks that society undervalues people with disabilities, and she’s trying to change that. “Unfortunately,” she says, “we have to constantly prove society…
MAGAZINE

Remembering Bill Smith

October 16, 2023
Bill Smith Public Services Librarian and Associate Professor William L. Smith II devoted over 28 years to the Wilmington University Library. He began his career in March of 1994 as a temporary librarian charged with cataloging a collection of books purchased by the…
ALUMNI NEWSMAGAZINE

Playtime With Purpose

October 16, 2023
These volunteers and alums bring joy to children who haven’t known much of it.From left: Ashley Torbert, Brooke Mitchell, Emily Christianson, Albee Mendoza, Deonika White, Jenna Hanes, Jenn Bones, Susan Cordle, Alexus Nelson Entertaining children and families facing health challenges brings joy to these WilmU alumnae. As leaders of Pursuit For Peace, a Dover-based nonprofit, Caitlyn Kuhn and…
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