Wilmington University Explained

Wilmington University
Former Names:	Wilmington College (1968–2007)
Image Upright:	0.7
Type:	Private university^[1]
Endowment:	$155 million (2022)^[2]
President:	LaVerne Harmon
Faculty:	1,353 part time 99 full time
Country:	United States
Undergrad:	12,081^[3]
Students:	14,020^[4] (Fall 2022)
Postgrad:	8,441
Campus:	Suburban
Colors:	Green and white^[5]
Mascot:	Wiley D. Wildcat

Wilmington University (WilmU) is a private university with its main campus in unincorporated New Castle County, Delaware.^[6] It was established in 1968 by educator Donald E. Ross as Wilmington College and was renamed Wilmington University in 2007. The university serves a diverse student body with programs across various campuses in Delaware, New Jersey, and Maryland.^[3]

Founded in 1968, Wilmington University began with a small group of students under the leadership of Dr. Ross.^[7] The institution experienced significant growth over the following decades, particularly under the presidency of Dr. Audrey K. Doberstein, expanding its enrollment to over 10,000 students by 2006. The name change to Wilmington University in 2007 was aimed at better reflecting its broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs.

Campuses

The main campus is located in Wilmington Manor, a census-designated place in unincorporated New Castle County, Delaware. It includes key facilities such as the Pratt Student Center and the Wilson Graduate Center. Additionally, Wilmington University operates several other campuses in Delaware, including in Dover and Georgetown, as well as partner locations in New Jersey and Maryland.

Academics

Academically, Wilmington University offers a wide array of programs through its seven colleges:

• The College of Arts & Sciences provides undergraduate and graduate programs in liberal studies, environmental science, and communication.^[8]
• The College of Education and Liberal Arts offers accredited teacher preparation programs.^{[9] [10] [11]}
• The College of Business delivers a range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees in business disciplines and is accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education.^{[12] [13]}
• The College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences focuses on completion programs for registered nurses and includes a Doctor of Nursing Practice program.^{[14] [15]}
• The College of Social & Behavioral Sciences features programs in areas such as political science and clinical mental health counseling.^[16]
• The College of Technology is recognized for its information assurance and cybersecurity programs, while the College of Online & Experiential Learning manages the university’s extensive online offerings.^{[17] [18]}
• The School of Law, as of March 2024, is pending approval by the American Bar Association.^[19]

Athletics

See main article: Wilmington Wildcats. Wilmington University's athletic teams, known as the Wildcats, compete in Division II of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, and the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference. The Wilmington University Athletic Complex in Bear, Delaware,^[20] serves as the primary facility for various sports, including basketball, soccer, and lacrosse.

Notable alumni

• Anthony Allison, professional soccer player
• Paul Bechly, chemical engineer
• Hugh T. Broomall, major general, United States Air Force
• Richard C. Cathcart, former house majority leader, Delaware House of Representatives
• Paul Dochney, Twitter celebrity
• Bushra Gohar, Pakistani-Pashtun politician
• Thomas P. Gordon, county executive, New Castle County, Delaware
• Ruth Briggs King, member, Delaware House of Representatives
• Trinidad Navarro, Insurance Commissioner of Delaware
• Charles Potter Jr., member, Delaware House of Representatives
• David D. Rudolph, member, Maryland House of Delegates
• Terry R. Spence, former speaker, Delaware House of Representatives
• Peter C. Schwartzkopf, speaker, Delaware House of Representatives
• Francis D. Vavala, adjutant general, State of Delaware
• R. Thomas Wagner Jr., Delaware's auditor of accounts

Notable faculty

• Jennifer Cohan, Delaware Department of Transportation Secretary^[21]
• Henry Milligan, actor, engineer, and professional boxer
• Lem Burnham, former director and vice president for player & employee development at the National Football League (NFL), former Philadelphia Eagles defensive end, current vice president for the Philadelphia chapter of NFL Alumni.

External links

• Official website

Notes and References

1. Web site: About Wilmington University. Wilmington University. February 20, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210411115144/https://www.wilmu.edu/about/index.aspx. April 11, 2021. live.
2. https://datausa.io/profile/university/wilmington-university#:~:text=Wilmington%20University%20has%20an%20endowment,total%20salary%20expenditure%20of%20108M. Data USAWilmington University
3. Web site: Wilmington University at a Glance . wilmu.edu . Jan 7, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304082444/http://www.wilmu.edu/about/ataglance.aspx . March 4, 2016 . en-US . dead.
4. Web site: College Navigator - Wilmington University . en . 2024-08-11 . .
5. Web site: Wilmington University Logo Acceptable Use Guidelines. Wilmington University. September 26, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20100527150343/http://www.wilmu.edu/ur/logoguide.aspx. May 27, 2010. dead.
6. Web site: Locations. Wilmington University. 2021-06-22. New Castle Wilmington University, New Castle 320 N. DuPont Highway New Castle, DE 19720. - Web site: 2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Wilmington Manor CDP, DE. U.S. Census Bureau. 2021-06-22.
7. http://www.delawaretoday.com/Delaware-Today/July-2007/The-Profile-The-Old-College-Try-Again/ Delaware Today: The Old College Try Again
8. Web site: College of Arts and Sciences Wilmington University. www.wilmu.edu. 2018-01-17.
9. http://www.wilmu.edu/news/newsArticle.aspx?newsID=22 Wilmington University Press Release: Education Division at Wilmington University Receives NCATE Accreditation
10. Web site: College of Education at Wilmington University. www.wilmu.edu. 2016-01-07.
11. Web site: College of Education at Wilmington University. www.wilmu.edu. 2016-01-07.
12. http://www.wilmu.edu/business/accreditation.aspx Wilmington University: College of Business Accreditation
13. Web site: College of Business at Wilmington University. www.wilmu.edu. 2016-01-07.
14. Web site: Nursing Programs Accreditation - Wilmington University. www.wilmu.edu. 2016-01-07.
15. Web site: College of Health Professions - Wilmington University. www.wilmu.edu. 2016-01-07.
16. Web site: College of Social & Behavioral Sciences at Wilmington University. www.wilmu.edu. 2016-01-07.
17. Web site: Centers of Academic Excellence Institutions. November 5, 2014.
18. Web site: Wilmington University Honored as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Systems Security Education. May 19, 2011.
19. News: Jacob . Owens . Wilmington University to start law school . Delaware Business Times . October 13, 2022 . November 30, 2022.
20. Athletic Facilities - Wilmington University. athletics.wilmu.edu. 2016-01-07.
21. http://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/delaware/2015/01/05/deldot-nomination-cohan/21295643/ Markell nominates transportation secretary