ACADEMIC NEWS

Advancing Literacy Early in Childhood

August 12, 2024
Wilmington University is a valued partner in AmeriCorps’ Reading Assist program, an early intervention program for children who face barriers to literacy. Megan Schnetzer, chair of Special Education graduate programs in the College of Education and Liberal Arts, attended a recent Reading Assist recognition event with Gov. John Carney, U.S. Sen. Chris Coons, and Delaware Secretary of Education…
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New MBA Chair Brings Real-World Experience

August 12, 2024
Dr. Shawn McCloud Dr. Shawn McCloud is the new chair of the MBA Program, bringing solid backgrounds in academia and business. “We are confident that his leadership will drive the program to new heights,” says Dr. Robin B. Weinstein, dean of the College of Business. Dr.
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¡Únase a Nosotros! WilmU Debuts Business Communications in a New Spanish Immersion Format 

July 11, 2024
Business is global, and to succeed in business, you need to communicate well — often with people from around the world. That’s why Wilmington University is introducing its second core College of Business course in Spanish immersion format: Business Communications, BBM 320. “WilmU is offering a fantastic opportunity for students to enhance their language skills while learning…
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EVENTS

WilmU Law Students Celebrate First-Year Successes 

July 10, 2024
Completing the first year of law school calls for a celebration, and that accomplishment feels even sweeter for Wilmington University School of Law’s inaugural class. To mark the occasion, students organized WilmU’s first Barristers Ball, an end-of-year tradition at law…
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WilmU Law Professor Talks Bankruptcy, College Admissions and RBG 

July 1, 2024
If you’ve ever been to Tuscany, chances are you brought home treasured memories of the Italian countryside, and for Lawrence Ponoroff, a professor at Wilmington University School of Law, those memories include the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.  “Tuscany is kind of a magical place,” says Professor Ponoroff, who was dean of Tulane University Law School when Justice…
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WilmU Sponsors Second Annual Tech Ecosystem Conference 

June 18, 2024
Wilmington University is thrilled to sponsor Tech Council of Delaware’s Tech Ecosystem Conference, which takes place June 25-26, 2024, in Wilmington, Delaware.  The Tech Ecosystem Conference brings together enthusiasts, start-up leaders, industry stakeholders, national…
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Learn What Earning a WilmU Doctorate Can Do for You 

June 13, 2024
As a college student in Canada, Dr. Mikaela Polman wasn’t sure what career she wanted to pursue until something clicked during her last year of school. “I took two classes in organizational development, and I really loved it,” says Dr. Polman, who went on to earn a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership, Learning and Innovation from Wilmington…
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