ACADEMIC NEWS

From Reefs to Rockets: NASA Partners With WilmU

March 11, 2024
When you think of colorful sea coral, what places come to mind? Australia, Belize, Fiji? Add Wilmington University to that list. In a state-of-the-art biology lab on its Brandywine campus, students are fighting the effects of ocean warming in a race to save coral reefs. “I absolutely love what we’re doing,” says Samantha Kidwell, a junior majoring in Biology. “Our goal in our lab is…
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ALUMNI NEWS

2023-24 Distinguished Alumni Award Winners

February 22, 2024
The Results Are In!  The Wilmington University Alumni Association announces its 2023-24 Distinguished Alumni Award winners.   The Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest honor conferred by the Wilmington University Alumni Association. The award is given to distinguished alumni who lead compassionately and positively impact their fields. The annual Wilmington University Distinguished Alumni…
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Bowling Coach Embraces Tech for Winning Fitness Program

February 8, 2024
John York John York, head coach of Wilmington University’s Bowling team, is a manager in the technology department at Giant Foods. He also has embraced technology in an ambitious weight-loss program, resulting in him losing 130 pounds. “I am in better shape than I was 20…
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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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