ACADEMIC NEWS

Honoring Young Women and Girls in Technology

June 10, 2024
Wilmington University is committed to supporting young women and minorities in technology careers and celebrating the achievements of ascendant trailblazers. Beverly Peterson, of WilmU’s master’s program in Information Systems Technology, delivered an inspiring address on the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the National Center for Women & Information Technology…
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ACADEMIC NEWS

Faculty Leadership Role Benefits Family Science Students

June 10, 2024
Dr. Mary Kay Keller Dr. Mary Kay Keller’s leadership in a national organization allows her students to expand their experience. Dr. Keller, who chairs the Applied Family Science Program in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, is serving her second term as…
ACADEMIC NEWS

Getting a Head Start on Teacher Education

June 10, 2024
Wilmington University is leading the way in ensuring a pipeline of qualified teachers, starting with engaging tomorrow’s educators while they are still in high school. WilmU’s Academic Partnership Office hosted a lunch-and-learn event for Smyrna High School’s…
ACADEMIC NEWS

College of Business Expands Latino Initiative

June 10, 2024
Wilmington University is making significant strides with its Latino initiative, building on the Fall 2023 pilot of Bilingual Online Live Spanish courses in the College of Business. Based on feedback, WilmU will offer Business Communications this fall in a bilingual format with optimized scheduling. “Being on the leading edge of bilingual education is crucial,” says College of Business…
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EVENTS

Wilmington University’s Class of 2024 

June 6, 2024
Wilmington University celebrated its 53rd Commencement ceremonies on June 2-3, 2024, awarding more than 3,700 academic degrees at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington, Delaware. The accomplished Class of 2024 demonstrated exceptional dedication…
ACADEMIC NEWS

Investing in You: WilmU Scholarships Turn Dreams Into Realities 

May 30, 2024
Abbey Hammer Two days after her 35th birthday, Abbey Hammer’s life derailed. “I just worked a 14-hour shift, and I fell asleep at the wheel,” says Hammer, describing the 2019 car accident that caused several broken bones, including her sternum. “I was very lucky to survive.” Determined not just to survive but to thrive, she enrolled at Wilmington University and earned…
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ACADEMIC NEWS

National Nurses Week 2024: Nurses Make the Difference

May 23, 2024
In celebration of National Nurses Week, Wilmington University faculty and staff visited medical facilities across Delaware and Maryland to extend gratitude to hardworking nurses and health care workers. It was an honor to express our appreciation in person. The…
LIFE@WILMU

Wilmington University President Dr. LaVerne Harmon Offers Keynote Address at New Castle Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner

May 8, 2024
Wilmington University President Dr. LaVerne Harmon offered an inspirational keynote address at the New Castle Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner on May 6, 2024, at the Chase Center on the Riverfront. Her remarks concluded an enjoyable evening that brought together corporate and nonprofit leaders, employees, and policymakers. Dr. Harmon began by thanking the Chamber’s newly elected President…
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