Wilmington University announced the appointment of the Honorable Jan R. Jurden as dean of the Wilmington University School of Law, effective April 1, 2025. (Photo by Eric Crossan)

Judge Jan R. Jurden named Dean of Wilmington University School of Law

Claudia EstradaEducation, Headlines

WILMINGTON- Wilmington University has appointed the Honorable Jan R. Jurden as the new dean of its School of Law, effective April 1, 2025. Judge Jurden, a respected figure in Delaware’s legal system, brings over 20 years of judicial experience to the role, along with a deep commitment to justice and public service. Jurden was first appointed to Delaware’s Superior Court …

WilmU School of Law Dean Phillip Closius in his first presser Thusday.

WilmU law school to start with 100 students, be accredited by 2025 

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

Wilmington University’s School of Law expects to open in August 2023 with 100 students, 50 during the day and 50 at night. The school will not yet be accredited by the American Bar Association.  That usually takes about three years, said Dean Phillip Closius Thursday during the school’s first press conference. He expects it to be by March of 2025, …