ACADEMIC NEWSMAGAZINE

Long Live the Modern Library

October 16, 2024
In January, I began working at Wilmington University School of Law as the associate dean of Library and Information Resources. I arrived here through a winding path from law. After graduating from Georgia State University College of Law and passing the Georgia bar exam, I practiced law for a few years, not quite finding my fit. So, I attended the University of Washington (Seattle) iSchool law…
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ALUMNI NEWSMAGAZINE

Community Intervention

October 16, 2024
In early 2022, Wilmington’s City Council and the City of Wilmington agreed to pay $38,000 to the Community Based Public Safety Collective to perform an analysis to help the city tackle and reduce community violence. The Collective interviewed over 58 stakeholders, surveyed…
ALUMNI NEWSMAGAZINE

Rodney Little: A Veteran Helping Veterans

October 16, 2024
Rodney Little Growing up in West Philadelphia in a family of seven, with a father who worked three jobs to pay the bills, Rodney Little was aware from an early age that college probably was not in his immediate future. That would come much later, at Wilmington University. …
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Claiborne Selected for Student-Athlete Symposium

October 16, 2024
Daja Claiborne, a junior guard/forward on Wilmington University women’s basketball team, was selected for the Student-Athlete Symposium that took place in conjunction with the 2024 NCAA Inclusion Forum, held in Indianapolis from April 24 to 26. The Student-Athlete Symposium’s goal is to foster a sense of responsibility and leadership among participants and encourage them to champion…
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ACADEMIC NEWSMAGAZINE

When Will I Ever Need Math?

October 16, 2024
Students often question the relevance of math, and teachers hear it all too often. At WilmU, however, those in the Applied Mathematics program discover math as a key to success. Diane Bansbach, chair of the Math Department in the College of Education and Liberal Arts The…
ACADEMIC NEWSMAGAZINE

A New Full-Time Faculty Member

October 16, 2024
Dr. Robert Reyes, a seasoned professor and researcher, has joined the full-time faculty in the Doctor of Social Science in Prevention Science program in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. “Dr. Reyes is a new and welcomed addition to our Doctor of Social…
ACADEMIC NEWSMAGAZINE

Mentor Close-Out and End-of-the-Year Reception: A Celebration of Wilmington University School of Law’s Inaugural Year

October 16, 2024
Wilmington University School of Law celebrated the culmination of its inaugural academic year with the Mentor Close-Out and End-of-the-Year Reception. The event, held at the Brandywine campus, brought together students, faculty, mentors, staff, supporters, and distinguished guests to share, recognize, and celebrate the many achievements of the first academic year. The Brandywine campus has been…
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ACADEMIC NEWSMAGAZINE

True Crime Titans Unite

October 16, 2024
Fox’s Nancy Grace seems amused by a spoof suggesting Scott Duffey got busted. Criminal Justice Director Scott Duffey connects with legends at the world’s most prestigious true crime conference.  If there is ever a conference that brings together the biggest stars in the…
ACADEMIC NEWS

Launch Your STEM Career With WilmU’s New Chemistry Degree

October 15, 2024
When Dr. Esosa Iriowen — aka “Dr. E” — talks about chemistry, his face lights up. It is his calling and his passion, which he’s happy to share with students in Wilmington University’s new Bachelor of Science in Chemistry program, with classes starting in January…
ACADEMIC NEWS

Building Trust and Collaboration: Health Professions Faculty Leadership Team Embraces Brené Brown's ‘BRAVING’ Workshop

October 11, 2024
Dr. Karen Sheats In a health care setting, working as a team is essential. At the College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences, members of the faculty leadership team learned ways to strengthen those skills by building trust in a Brené Brown workshop titled “BRAVING Trust in Teams” led by Dr. Karen Sheats, senior director of Human Resources at Wilmington University and a…
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