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Wilmington University#Main campus

{{Short description|Private university in New Castle County, Delaware, U.S.}}

{{For|similarly named institutions|Wilmington College (disambiguation)}}

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{{Infobox university

| name = Wilmington University

| image = Seal-of-Wilmington-University.svg

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| former_names = Wilmington College (1968–2007)

| type = Private university

| established = {{start date and age|1968}}

| accreditation = MSCHE

| academic_affiliations = NAICU • Space-grant

| endowment = $155 million (2022)[https://datausa.io/profile/university/wilmington-university Wilmington University]. DataUSA. {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820231900/https://datausa.io/profile/university/wilmington-university |date=August 20, 2024 }}. datausa.io. Retrieved September 10, 2024.

| founder = Donald E. Ross

| president = LaVerne Harmon

| faculty = 80 (full-time)[https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=131113 Wilmington University]. College Navigator, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed September 10, 2024.
1,341 (part-time)

| students = 14,020 (fall 2022)

| undergrad = 9,091 (fall 2022)

| postgrad = 4,929 (fall 2022)

| city = New Castle (postal address)

| state = Delaware

| country = United States

| campus = Large suburb

| colors = Green and white
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| nickname = Wildcats

| sporting_affiliations = NCAA Division II – CACC

| mascot = Wiley D. Wildcat

| website = {{URL|http://www.wilmu.edu}}

| logo = Logo-of-Wilmington-University.svg

| logo_size = 250px

}}

Wilmington University (WilmU) is a private university with its main campus in unincorporated New Castle County, Delaware, United States.{{cite web|url=https://www.wilmu.edu/locations/index.aspx|title=Locations|publisher=Wilmington University|access-date=2021-06-22|quote=New Castle Wilmington University, New Castle 320 N. DuPont Highway New Castle, DE 19720}} - {{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/dc10map/GUBlock/st10_de/place/p1077840_wilmington_manor/DC10BLK_P1077840_001.pdf|title=2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Wilmington Manor CDP, DE|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=2021-06-22|archive-date=June 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624201813/https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/dc10map/GUBlock/st10_de/place/p1077840_wilmington_manor/DC10BLK_P1077840_001.pdf|url-status=live}} 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.[http://www.delawaretoday.com/Delaware-Today/July-2007/The-Profile-The-Old-College-Try-Again/ Delaware Today: The Old College Try Again]. Retrieved August 28, 2013. 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

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.{{Cite web|title = College of Arts and Sciences {{!}} Wilmington University|url = http://www.wilmu.edu/artsandsciences/indexa.aspx|website = wilmu.edu|access-date = 2018-01-17}}
  • The College of Education and Liberal Arts offers accredited teacher preparation programs.[http://www.wilmu.edu/news/newsArticle.aspx?newsID=22 Wilmington University Press Release: Education Division at Wilmington University Receives NCATE Accreditation] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927081643/http://www.wilmu.edu/news/newsArticle.aspx?newsID=22 |date=September 27, 2013 }}. November 7, 2007.{{Cite web|title = College of Education at Wilmington University|url = http://www.wilmu.edu/education/indexe.aspx|website = wilmu.edu|access-date = 2016-01-07}}{{Cite web|title = College of Education at Wilmington University|url = http://www.wilmu.edu/education/abouteducation.aspx|website = wilmu.edu|access-date = 2016-01-07}}
  • 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.[http://www.wilmu.edu/business/accreditation.aspx Wilmington University: College of Business Accreditation]. Retrieved August 28, 2013.{{Cite web|title = College of Business at Wilmington University|url = http://www.wilmu.edu/business/indexb.aspx|website = wilmu.edu|access-date = 2016-01-07|archive-date = December 25, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151225223952/http://www.wilmu.edu/business/indexb.aspx|url-status = live}}
  • The College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences focuses on completion programs for registered nurses and includes a Doctor of Nursing Practice program.{{Cite web|title = Nursing Programs Accreditation - Wilmington University|url = http://www.wilmu.edu/health/about.aspx|website = wilmu.edu|access-date = 2016-01-07}}{{Cite web|title = College of Health Professions - Wilmington University|url = http://www.wilmu.edu/health/indexh.aspx|website = wilmu.edu|access-date = 2016-01-07}}
  • The College of Social & Behavioral Sciences features programs in areas such as political science and clinical mental health counseling.{{Cite web|title = College of Social & Behavioral Sciences at Wilmington University|url = http://www.wilmu.edu/behavioralscience/about-college-of-social-behavorial-science.aspx|website = wilmu.edu|access-date = 2016-01-07}}
  • The College of Technology is recognized for its information assurance and cybersecurity programs, while the College of Online & Experiential Learning manages the university's online offerings.{{cite web|title=Centers of Academic Excellence Institutions|url=https://www.nsa.gov/ia/academic_outreach/nat_cae/institutions.shtml|access-date=November 5, 2014|archive-date=March 19, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150319045314/https://www.nsa.gov/ia/academic_outreach/nat_cae/institutions.shtml|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|title=Wilmington University Honored as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Systems Security Education|url=http://www.wilmu.edu/news/newsArticle.aspx?newsID=1149|access-date=May 19, 2011|archive-date=September 6, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240906144544/https://www.wilmu.edu/news/newsArticle.aspx?newsID=1149|url-status=live}}
  • The School of Law, as of March 2025, is provisionally accredited by the American Bar Association.{{cite news |first=Jacob |last=Owens |url=https://delawarebusinesstimes.com/news/wilmu-law-school/ |title=Wilmington University to start law school |work=Delaware Business Times |date=October 13, 2022 |access-date=November 30, 2022 |archive-date=November 30, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221130194839/https://delawarebusinesstimes.com/news/wilmu-law-school/ |url-status=live }}

Athletics

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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,{{Cite journal|title = Athletic Facilities - Wilmington University|url = http://athletics.wilmu.edu/information/facilities|website = athletics.wilmu.edu|access-date = 2016-01-07|archive-date = December 30, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151230031056/http://athletics.wilmu.edu/information/facilities|url-status = live}} serves as the primary facility for various sports, including basketball, soccer, and lacrosse.

Notable alumni

Notable faculty

  • Jennifer Cohan, Delaware Department of Transportation Secretary[http://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/delaware/2015/01/05/deldot-nomination-cohan/21295643/ Markell nominates transportation secretary] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240906144539/https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/delaware/2015/01/05/deldot-nomination-cohan/21295643/ |date=September 6, 2024 }}. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
  • 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

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External links

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  • {{Official website}}
  • [https://wildcats.athletics.wilmu.edu/landing/index Athletics website]

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