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Investing in You: WilmU Scholarships Turn Dreams Into Realities 

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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National Nurses Week 2024: Nurses Make the Difference

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

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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WilmU COO/Senior Vice President Honored by Associazione Regionale Abruzzese Delco and the Delaware Valley

On Sunday, April 28, 2024, Wilmington University Senior Vice President/COO Dr. Erin DiMarco was presented with the Associazione Regionale Abruzzese Delco’s Person-of-the-Year Award. The honor is given to individuals who contribute significantly to the community while fostering the Italian language, heritage, customs, and culture. The event also celebrated honor students who excelled in Italian…
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Career-Ready in Cybersecurity

Equipping students to climb the career ladder is a core value at Wilmington University, with many students recruited for jobs while they are still in school. Ali Baqi is in the final stages of completing a bachelor’s degree in Information Systems…
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Leadership Program Allows Educators to Learn On Site

Now entering its third iteration, Wilmington University’s successful partnership with Appoquinimink School District allows teachers to earn a Master in School Leadership degree while taking courses on site in the district. Kevin Wright Kevin Wright taught social studies before becoming the instructional media coordinator, overseeing the instructional technology staff in the district…
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