Wilmington University News

Wilmington University Unveils New Mascot - 'Wiley D. Wildcat'

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:30:30 EST

New Castle, DE

Wilmington University unveiled its new mascot on Sunday afternoon, after a month long search for his new name. “Wiley D. Wildcat” made his debut prior to the start of the women’s...

Wilmington University and Salem Community College Celebrate 35-Year Partnership

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:57:02 EST

Carneys Point, NJ

Salem Community College’s Donaghay Hall was all a buzz last night as students joined administrators, faculty, and community residents to learn more about Wilmington University, a partner scho...

Wilmington University Holds 2nd Annual Alumni Association Winter Coat Drive

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:22:12 EST

Encourages Students and Alumni to Give Back

New Castle, DE

The Wilmington University Alumni Association is holding a winter clothing drive to benefit local Delawareans in need of warm clothes during the upcoming winter months. The clothing will again be d...

Wilmington University Donates Turkeys and Thanksgiving Meals to Food Bank

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:59:35 EST

New Castle, DE

This fall as the unemployment rate continues to climb many Delawareans will have to make some tough financial decisions, including whether or not they can afford a Thanksgiving meal. The Food Bank ...

Wilmington University’s Computer and Network Security Program Meets National Training Standards

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:53:36 EST

New Castle, DE

The College of Technology at Wilmington University was pleased to learn that the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) recognized one of its programs. After close evaluation of Wilmington U...

Wilmington University Holds Student Appreciation Days

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:30:32 EST

New Castle, DE

More the 300 Wilmington University students participated in Student Appreciation Days, a program held by the Student Life team to help students feel welcomed and appreciated on campus. The Student ...

Wilmington University Alumnus Debuts His First Short Film

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:38:08 EST

New Castle, DE

One Wilmington University Wildcat will soon have his name in lights. Gregory Lloyd Morris, a 2008 graduate of Wilmington University, will be debuting his first short film entitled ‘20 Minutes...

Wilmington University to Host Cyber Security Colloquium

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:55:22 EST

New Castle, DE

The College of Technology at Wilmington University is proud to have partnered with the Delaware Chapter of Infragard and Delaware Technical and Community College to be hosting a Cyber Security Coll...

Wilmington University and Salem Community College Will Celebrate 35 Year Partnership

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:51:28 EST

Carneys Point, NJ

Wilmington University is pleased to reflect on a partnership with Salem Community College that has lasted for over 35 years. This partnership has granted countless students throughout southern New ...

Wilmington University Celebrates National Distance Learning Week

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:28:30 EST

New Castle, DE

In honor of National Distance Learning Week (NDLW) Wilmington University Online will be holding a number of events to celebrate distance learning and to educate the general public on the future of ...

Wilmington University’s Dover Site Will Host Future Educators of America Fall Conference

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:07:12 EST

Dover, DE

Wilmington University, in partnership with the statewide Future Educators of America and the University of Delaware, is proud to host the Future Educators of America’s Fall Conference on Tues...

Wilmington University Library Presents Local Author Nancy E. Lynch

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:18:51 EST

New Castle, DE

In celebration of Veterans Day, the Wilmington University Library is pleased to welcome local author, Nancy E. Lynch, to the University’s New Castle campus. Lynch will be discussing her criti...

Wilmington University’s Rehoboth Beach Site Holds Fall Courses

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:24:15 EST

New Castle, DE

Wilmington University in Rehoboth Beach has several Non-Credit computer courses and adult enrichment courses being offered in the months of November and December. People of all educational backgrou...

University Relations Department at Wilmington University Wins 2009 Davey Award

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:14:12 EST

New Castle, DE

Staff from the University Relations Department at Wilmington University were thrilled to learn that they had won a Silver Award in the 2009 Davey Awards. The winners of The 2009 Davey Awards were a...

Wilmington University’s Green and White Ball is Huge Success

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:43:24 EST

New Castle, DE

Over 500 people packed Wilmington University’s Doberstein Admissions Center this past Saturday, October 31, for the University’s first scholarship gala – the Green and White Ball....

Wilmington University Assistant to the President Receives 2009 Office of Women in Higher Education’s Rising Star Award

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:31:05 EST

Congratulations to Simone George

Dover, DE

Simone George, Assistant to the President at Wilmington University, was honored last night with the 2009 American Council on Education (ACE) Office of Women in Higher Education (OWHE) Rising Star a...

Wilmington University To Hold Annual Dover Career Fair

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:42:21 EST

New Castle, DE

Delawareans who have been on the job hunt will be happy to learn that Wilmington University’s Career Services department is holding the Annual Dover Career Fair on Thursday, November 12. The ...

Wilmington University Will Hold First Scholarship Gala Known as "The Green and White Ball"

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:36:59 EST

New Castle, DE

A room filled with ladies in elegant ball gowns, gentlemen wearing tailored tuxedos enjoying the delectable tastes from Delaware’s finest restaurants, and the riff of an electric guitar reson...

Wilmington University is Recognized at 20th Annual Sea Witch Festival

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:44:21 EST

Rehoboth Beach, DE

An estimated 150,000 people from across the tri-state area flocked to Rehoboth Beach this past weekend, October 24 and 25 to attend the 20th Annual Sea Witch Halloween and Fiddlers Festival. Wilmin...

Wilmington University Academic Advisors Build Bicycles for Kids in Need

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:33:07 EST

New Castle, DE

Each year Wilmington University advisors and site managers get together for an annual retreat to discuss goals and initiatives, but this year’s meeting was a little different. As part of a te...

Wilmington University Holds 12th Annual Hoop Fest This Friday

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:14:30 EST

New Castle, DE

The 12th Annual Wildcat Hoop Fest (formerly known as Midnight Madness) is set to kick off this Friday night, October 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the Pratt Gymnasium and you are invited. Hoop Fest, Wilmingto...

Wilmington University to Hold Seminar on Going Back to Work

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:11:23 EST

New Castle, DE

In the current economy many Americans have found themselves looking for full-time employment, trying to find better employment, or making a career change. This process can be stressful, nerve-racki...

Wilmington University Soccer Holding 'Score For the Cure' Breast Cancer Awareness Night

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:30:24 EST

New Castle, DE

This past weekend you might have noticed several NFL players wearing pink cleats, shoes, socks and gloves on the field. It was all in support of national breast cancer awareness month, and Wilmingt...

Wilmington University Will Host Aligning Literacy Across Delaware Conference

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:10:36 EST

Dover, DE

Wilmington University is hosting the Diamond State Reading Association’s fall conference, Aligning Literacy Across Delaware, which will be held Friday, October 9 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:...

Wilmington University Team Will Participate in Bike to the Bay

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:41:21 EST

New Castle, DE

A group of 14 Wilmington University staff, faculty, family and friends will participate in the annual Bike MS: Bike to the Bay this Saturday and Sunday, October 3 and 4. Bike to the Bay is a two-da...

Wilmington University Team to Participate in 23rd Annual Delaware AIDS Walk

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:40:56 EST

New Castle, DE

For many Delawareans AIDS is not just something you hear about on the news, it is a very real disease, one that affects friends, relatives, coworkers and neighbors. According to AIDS Delaware there...

Wilmington University to Hold Seminar on Going Back To School

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:38:11 EST

New Castle, DE

Making the decision to go back to school can be quite nerve-racking for many returning adult students. To help ease the nerves and smooth the transition from the workforce into the classroom, Wilmi...