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Wilmington University (WilmU) is a private university with its main campus in unincorporated New Castle County, Delaware. It was established in 1968 by educator Donald E. Ross as Wilmington College and was renamed Wilmington University in 2007.




History


Founded in 1968, Wilmington University began with a small group of students under the leadership of Donald Ross. The institution experienced significant growth over the following decades, particularly under the presidency of 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.
The College of Education and Liberal Arts offers accredited teacher preparation programs.
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.
The College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences focuses on completion programs for registered nurses and includes a Doctor of Nursing Practice program.
The College of Social & Behavioral Sciences features programs in areas such as political science and clinical mental health counseling.
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.
The School of Law, as of March 2024, is pending approval by the American Bar Association.




Athletics



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, 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
Dril, Twitter personality
Bushra Gohar, 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
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.




References






External links



Official website

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