Dr. Jim Warwick spent most of his 26-year law enforcement career training the police on how to survive deadly encounters. As director of Wilmington University’s Criminal Justice programs, he now helps students excel in this ever-expanding field.
“Working in the criminal justice profession doesn’t necessarily mean patrolling the streets. There are many different career possibilities…
Developing Faculty
October 16, 2024
At a recent Conference on Teaching Excellence, formerly called Wilmington University’s Faculty Development Day, keynote speaker Dr. Stan Skrabut addressed generative AI and how it can answer questions, generate text, provide information, enhance student engagement, and…
WilmU Lacrosse: Police pipeline?
October 16, 2024
Is there something about Wilmington University’s lacrosse program that compels young men to go into law enforcement?
Lacrosse debuted at WilmU in the fall of 2017, with the first season of NCAA competition starting the following spring. Since then, five ex-Wildcat…
Emily Navarrete: A Propensity for Social Justice
October 16, 2024
Left to right: Alexander Norris, Jade Drummond, Claudette Warner, Emily Navarrete, Bria Alleyne and Amaury Mable
Emily Navarrete is a policy wonk with a passion for helping others. As she views it, the two go hand in hand: good policy propels positive social change.
“I see the need for compassion and services, especially mental health services,” she says. “It’s important for us to be…
Dr. John Gray Retires
October 16, 2024
College of Education Dean Dr. John Gray’s tenure at Wilmington University was distinguished by transformative leadership and a commitment to educational excellence
Dr. John Gray joined Wilmington University in 1993. He served as dean of the College of Education for 14…
Forging Traditions at WilmU Law’s Inaugural Barristers’ Ball
October 16, 2024
Wilmington University School of Law’s inaugural students began their exciting and challenging journey at orientation. Over the past year, they have created traditions, established a student culture, and helped chart the course that other classes will follow. It is an…
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education Reaffirms Accreditation of Wilmington University, With Stellar Results
October 16, 2024
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) has officially reaffirmed Wilmington University’s accreditation. All seven standards were met with no requirements and no recommendations.
“This achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of our faculty and staff,” says Wilmington University President Dr. LaVerne Harmon. “We are humbled that the MSCHE team noted our commitment…
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…
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…
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.
But first came the army.
“My father always made it clear that joining the military was one of the biggest options we had on…