ACADEMIC NEWS

Delaware ACE Womens Network Helps Early Childhood Education Scholars to “Power Up” Their Careers

June 10, 2024
DAWN executive committee members. From left: Joy Jordan (UD); Dr. Karen Sheats (WU), DAWN vice president; Kathy Murphy (UD), DAWN president; Valdese West (UD); Dr. Kimberly Krzanowski (DSU); Amanda Birch (Goldey Beacom) Wilmington University joined with other members of the Delaware ACE Women’s Network (DAWN) in hosting the first “Power Up Your Profession” event in May. The event was held…
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Nurse Practitioner Students Get Hands-On Experience

June 10, 2024
With the ranks of primary care physicians in decline, family nurse practitioners are helping to fill the void. The College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences offers a Post-MSN Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate with a choice of two concentrations: Family Nurse…
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…
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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 president of Infant Massage USA, which promotes parental nurturing. She has been certified in infant massage since 1997 and…
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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…
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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…
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, achieving their academic goals amid professional responsibilities and personal commitments. Graduates, spanning…
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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 College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences (COHPNS) and all of Wilmington University would like to take one more…
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