Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc.: Corporate Partner for the Real Estate PoD

Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc., today announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding to participate in William & Mary’s Raymond A. Mason School of Business’ (“Mason”) MBA - Real Estate Path of Distinction (“PoD”), as a Corporate Partner.

The PoD was developed to prepare students for the demands of the real estate industry by providing them with access to internships and future career opportunities. Corporate partners work closely with the school to advise on the latest knowledge and skills needed to improve the curriculum as well as assist with lectures and/or teaching. The Company will provide summer internships to two selected students and upon graduation have first priority in recruiting these students for employment.