Wilmington University
private, non-profit, doctoral research university in New Castle County, Delaware, United States
Wilmington University (WilmU) is a private university with its main campus in unincorporated New Castle County, Delaware, United States. 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
Wilmington University offers academic programs through its five colleges:
The College of Professional and Continuing Education offers non-credit and workforce development training programs.
The College of Education and Liberal Arts offers accredited teacher preparation programs and undergraduate programs in mathematics and liberal studies.
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