Wilmington University
Wilmington University (WilmU) is a private, nonprofit institution in New Castle, Delaware, offering over 200 degree and certificate programs.
Founded in 1968, it provides flexible learning options—online, in-person, and hybrid—catering to over 20,000 students, including working professionals.
With affordable tuition, rolling admissions, and campuses across Delaware, New Jersey, and Maryland, WilmU ensures accessibility and career-focused education.
Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, it is recognized for its strong online presence and military-friendly policies. WilmU’s commitment to affordability, flexibility, and real-world learning makes it a top choice for students seeking career advancement.
Address: 320 N Dupont Hwy, New Castle, DE 19720
Phone: (302) 356-4636
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Juggling Act: 7 Time-tested Ideas for Balancing an MBA Degree with Life’s Other Priorities
You have a full-time job. You have young children. You may have aging parents. For many undergraduate and graduate students, juggling a graduate degree, especially…
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WilmU Grad, First Woman to Lead Delaware National Guard Dies at 62
Major General Carol Timmons, a Wilmington University graduate and the first woman to lead the Delaware National Guard, has died at the age of 62,…
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Wilmington University Alumnus Richard Johnson’s No-Nonsense Attitude Has Served Him Well
By Bob Yearick In 1988, Richard Johnson received both his bachelor’s degree from Norfolk State University and his second lieutenant’s gold bar from the Army.…
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WilmU Inspires a New Dream for This Former Baseball Player
By Bob Yearick Growing up, Sam Kmiec nurtured a dream not uncommon to boys throughout America: to play Major League Baseball. But unlike most aspiring…
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Delaware County Leadership: Marc Minnick of Manor College
Marc Minnick, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Manor College, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in Ridley Park, discovering a deep…
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Distinguished WilmU Grad Bringing New Faces to Nurse Anesthesia
By David Bernard Wallena Gould found her calling in a class assignment. While studying toward a master’s degree in Nurse Anesthesia, she put together a…
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Surviving Unspeakable Loss Has Made WilmU’s Dr. Angela Herman a Better Teacher, Mentor, Person
By Maria Hess When Dr. Angela Herman joined the Wilmington University faculty full-time in 2015, she was asked to transform the former Allied Health program…
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Masters of Education: How Five Students Turned Homework into WilmU’s Newest Graduate Degree
By David Bernard Learning by doing is key to any educational experience. For five doctoral candidates in Wilmington University’s College of Education, the learning by…
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Two Profs in WilmU’s College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Explain How to Cope with a Narcissist
By Maria Hess The good news is that the world is full of thoughtful people who value others, give attention rather than seek it, and own…
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Time Marches On: WilmU History Adjunct Teaches Students How to Investigate the Well-Hidden Past
By Janice Colvin “We are not makers of history. We are made by history.” Martin Luther…
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WilmU’s New True Crime Lecture Series Delves into the Minds of America’s Most Notorious Criminals
Starting Oct. 15, Wilmington University’s Criminal Justice Institute will present internationally recognized FBI profilers, undercover agents, and investigators who handled some of the most infamous…
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For WilmU’s Transfer Students, a Degree Is Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts
By David Bernard You can’t really describe an incoming class at Wilmington University as new students. Every year, most of the newest students to arrive…
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Former Wilmington University Athletes Take Their Games to Europe as Professionals
By Bob Yearick Two former Wilmington University athletes are pursuing their sports in Europe on the professional level after record-setting careers as Wildcats. Amelia Simmons,…
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WilmU Adjunct, Upper Darby Grad Defies Odds While Luring Some Big Fish to His Enterprise
By Bob Yearick As one of Shark Tank’s resident savants, Mark Cuban routinely turns thumbs down on the intense, almost desperate sales pitches that entrepreneurs…
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With Technical Writers in High Demand, WilmU Prepares Students for a Career in the Field
By Janice Colvin Somewhere, sometime, you will write a report or a business plan, or draft a memo, or construct a written procedure that others…
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Oh, the Humanities! WilmU’s Dr. Kate Cottle Says You Need Soft Skills for Hard Jobs
By Bob Yearick They’re called “soft skills,” and they go by various names, including writing, critical thinking, communication, empathy, self-awareness, emotional intelligence and more, depending…
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WilmU Profs Feted at Governor’s Mansion for Helping Develop Delaware as a Trauma-Informed State
Dr. Debra Berke and Dr. Rebecca Ghabor of Wilmington University’s College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Psychology Department received the Compassionate Champion Awards in May…
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Wilmington University’s Criminal Justice Institute Hosts One-Day Justice Academy for High-Schoolers
Wilmington University’s Criminal Justice Institute recently presented its first Justice Academy to 120 high school juniors and seniors at the university’s new Brandywine location. Representatives…
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