Wilmington College - Ohio

09/04/2026

Welcome to Choose Your Adventure: WC Edition. ✨
From where you grab coffee to what you’re doing after class, build your perfect Wilmington College day and drop your choices in the comments 👇

09/03/2026

Another year, another distinction! 🎉 Wilmington College has been named one of the nation’s Best Colleges by Colleges of Distinction for the eighth consecutive year! WC also earned recognition for its programs in business, education and career development.

We’re proud of the faculty and staff who make student success, hands-on learning, and meaningful connections possible every day. 💚

Read more about this recognition:

In the often-cluttered world of college rankings and ratings, Colleges of Distinction prides itself as an “unconventional guide” featuring schools with engaging programs. Wilmington College recently received word of its inclusion again this year — the eighth consecutive year — as one of the ...

09/02/2026

We’re grateful to Peoples Bank for its generous $2,000 contribution to Wilmington College’s Critical Needs Fund! 🙌

The fund provides vital financial support to students who are close to graduation but face unexpected financial barriers. Thank you, Peoples Bank, for helping our students reach the finish line!

Read more about the impact of this gift:

Peoples Bank contributed to a unique program at Wilmington College, the Critical Needs Fund. It helps to ensure that students within sight of graduating have the financial support necessary when family assistance, loans, grants and other forms of financial aid have been exhausted. Peoples Senior Vic...

09/01/2026

Wilmington College invites you to peruse the spring/summer issue of its alumni magazine, The LINK. While hard copies have already been delivered to alumni, former employees, trustees, parents of current students and donors, we thought others might like to get a glimpse of the publication, which chronicles the life of the College and highlights alumni accomplishment.

Explore The LINK: https://www.pageturnpro.com/Wilmington-College/113799-Spring-Summer-2026-LINK-Magazine/sdefault.html /1

08/28/2026

Surrounded by tables of students associated with campus organizations promoting what they have to offer, many new WC students asked themselves, "What group membership might complement my academic interests?" "What extracurricular activity would aid in my personal growth?" "What organization would impact my interest in serving others?" "What activity would lead to meeting new friends?" "What looks like it would be just plain fun?"

WC's annual Organization Fair answered all those questions and more Thursday evening.

08/28/2026

🕊️ Mark your calendars! The 36th Annual Westheimer Peace Symposium is coming to Wilmington College Oct. 6–7.

This year’s theme, “Peace Through Human Dignity,” will explore justice, mass incarceration and immigration detention in the United States through meaningful conversations with scholars, legal experts, activists and artists.

The symposium is free and open to the public.

Read More:

Save the Date THEME: Peace Through Human Dignity: Justice, Mass Incarceration, and Immigration Detention in the United States October 6 and 7, 2026. The 2026 Annual Westheimer Peace Symposium draws upon the theme of “peace and social justice,” focusing on mass incarceration in the United States....

08/27/2026

We’re excited to share that the Wilmington College Board of Trustees has extended President Corey Cockerill’s contract through June 2031! 🎉

Under her leadership, WC continues to build on a strong foundation of student success, record retention, community support, and an ambitious vision for the future.

We’re grateful for President Cockerill’s continued leadership and look forward to all that’s ahead for Wilmington College! 💚

Read the full story: https://www.wilmington.edu/news/college-trustees-extend-president-corey-cockerills-contract-through-2031

Wilmington College President Corey Cockerill is overseeing a renaissance informed by a rich student experience, stable enrollment and record retention, increased financial support, high employee job satisfaction and the implementation of a successful strategic plan. She and the Board of Trustees agr...

08/27/2026

A step closer to bringing the vision for Wilmington College’s AgriScience Complex to life! 🌱

The Clinton County Foundation has awarded a $27,600 Legacy Fund grant to support accessible seating in the complex’s future livestock and equine arena. This investment helps ensure the space will be built with the entire community in mind.

We’re grateful for partners who believe in the future of agriculture, education, and Clinton County. 💚

Read the full story:

As Wilmington College’s AgriScience Complex quickly evolves into a state-of-the-art educational facility for controlled agriculture, plans include building an adjacent livestock arena, with a community outreach component. This month, the Clinton County Foundation moved those plans a step closer to...

08/26/2026

Wilmington College celebrated faculty and staff service milestones at this year’s Opening Year Meeting, recognizing those who have dedicated 5, 10, 20, 30, 35 and 40 years to WC — with even more accomplishments beyond that!

We’re grateful for the people who continue to make Wilmington College home. Congratulations, and thank you for all you’ve given to the College and our students! 💚

Celebrate these remarkable milestones with us:

Wilmington College recognized 21 members of its faculty and staff for service milestones, ranging from five to 40 years, during its annual Opening Year Meeting on Aug. 18. President Corey Cockerill and Chip Murdock, assistant vice president for student affairs, presented the honorees to their collea...

08/25/2026

That first week feeling ✨

The new faces, the big smiles, the nerves, the excitement, and all the little moments that make the start of a new chapter so special. Here’s a look back at a week full of new beginnings, new connections, and memories we’ll be talking about all year long. 💚