Wilmington College Biology Department

07/03/2026

A great local job opportunity with the US Park Service in Wilberforce for a science or history major. Application is due July 11.

This position is located in Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, in the Interpretation and Education Division. This position is being filled under the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority (FUL). See below under Additional Information for further eligibility guidance.

06/30/2026

Kendra Cipollini was recently interviewed about the conservation of a rare sedge.

Recorded populations of the northeastern bulrush grew more than elevenfold, but researchers say the plant is not out of the woods yet.

06/10/2026

Congrats to alumni Sarah Young, Anna Wilkin and Mallory Hill O'Dell for the publication of their senior research projects, studying methods of control of invasive lesser celandine in collaboration with Kendra Cipollini.

Thanks to Great Parks for funding this research!

Effects of herbicide type, herbicide concentration, and date of application on control of lesser celandine (Ranunculus ficaria) and on response of native species - Volume 19

04/28/2026

04/28/2026

Students traveled to Ohio State’s Stone Laboratory on Gibraltar Island in Lake Erie. We learned about the ecology of Lake Erie and even caught a walleye!

04/21/2026

Plant Biology lab got out in the field at John Bryan State Park to build their photo herbariums. It was a beautiful afternoon!