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WilmU Plays Key Role in Climate Change Research

February 8, 2024
Researchers at Wilmington University are working to find ways to make sea coral more robust to combat the impact of climate change. Samantha Kidwell, an undergrad majoring in Biology, was named a student facilitator trainee in the project by the CAREERS Cyberteam Program at The Yale Center for Research Computing. She is working under the direction of Dr. Milton Muldrow, chair of Environmental…
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Dean Guthrie Publishes Article on Law Enforcement Standards

February 7, 2024
Keeping law enforcement professionals up to date with the skills they need to serve and protect individuals in a changing world is an essential task. In an article in Association magazine, Dr. Edward Guthrie, dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, shares his…
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Future Teachers Get a Head Start in High School

February 7, 2024
High school students and aspiring teachers attending a lunch-and-learn session at the Wilmington University New Castle campus. Future teachers are forming a bond with Wilmington University while still in high school. The events are part of a leading-edge program by WilmU…
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DBA Alumni Move Up the Career Ladder

February 7, 2024
Dr. Derese Bikila and Dr. Christina Russell Created for managers, consultants, and educators, Wilmington University’s DBA program equips scholars to become thought leaders sought out by organizations. Just ask two recent alumni. DBA alumnus Derese Bikila is now the manager of Economic Development Programs for Montgomery County, Maryland. In this role, Dr. Bikila manages federal and state…
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WilmU Law Professor Encourages Students To Pursue Their Passions

December 14, 2023
Veronica Finkelstein Hearing her speak about immigration matters or negotiation skills, you might not believe Veronica Finkelstein, the lawyer, almost became Dr. Finkelstein, the veterinarian.   “I would have been an average veterinarian. I’m a much better lawyer,” says Finkelstein, a former Biology major whose college advisor suggested a change. “I love being a litigator. I think it’s…
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MSN Program Meets Demand

December 7, 2023
Wilmington University’s MSN Leadership Program grows as nurses prepare for essential roles in the rapidly expanding health care realm. In the fall semester, 50newstudents joined the program nationwide. Dr. Lisa Drews “Nurses are recognizing that having a…
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From Paraprofessional to Licensed Teacher

December 7, 2023
Wilmington University is helping to blaze a new career path for teachers, partnering with the state to provide school paraprofessionals with a specialized program to complete their bachelor’s degrees as licensed educators. Currently, 7% of positions for teachers in Delaware are vacant. Dr. Stacie Zdrojewski, who chairs Clinical Studies in the College of Education and Liberal Arts, and Lara…
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