University of Delaware

Nestled in the charming town of Newark, the University of Delaware thrives on a combination of rich historical significance and cutting-edge research. More than 20,000 undergraduate and graduate students—affectionately know as Blue Hens—bring the UD community to life. A state-assisted, privately governed institution, UD offers a wide-array of degree programs, including 3 associate programs, 147 bachelor’s programs, 119 master’s programs, 54 doctoral programs and 15 dual graduate programs through seven colleges. Students collaborate with a distinguished set of faculty consisting of renowned authors, a Nobel laureate and Guggenheim and Fulbright fellows. Several influential figures also call themselves Blue Hens, including Vice President Joe Biden, New Jersey Governor Chris Christy, NFL quarterback Joe Flacco and WNBA star Elena Delle Donne. The University of Delaware dates back to 1743, when it began as a small private academy. The first class included three signers of the Declaration of Independence and one signer of the U.S. Constitution. UD has pioneered many programs, including America’s first study abroad program, which continues to be a robust part of the University fabric. The University is committed to providing students and faculty with the resources to conduct innovative and advanced research.

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Elena Nerhood

Haley Will

Meteorology and Climatology

Chloe Tullman

English

Alexa Reyes

Taylor Delgado

Nursing

#UDGrad2020: Join our capsule project

Although we can't be together on campus, we're all part of the Blue Hen family. As we prepare to graduate from the University of Delaware, let's look back on what we've accomplished, who we're thankful for, and how we'll take on the world! #UDGrad2020

Graduation - May 19

Webster Groves' Wunsch named UD Plastino Scholar

Emily Wunsch, an Honors student with a dual major in exercise science and Spanish studies and a minor in chemistry, has been named one of six David A. Plastino Scholars for "exhibiting extraordinary talent, promise and imagination." The program will enable Emily to assist with health care outreach programs in Latino communities in the U.S. Southwest. She hopes to gain insights into developing a new program in Delaware.

Graduation - 2016 Jul 25

Dean's List - Fall 2019

Students have been named to the University of Delaware Dean's List for the Fall 2019 semester.

Honors List - Jan 24

Ashley Marino has been named to the University of Delaware's Dean's List for the Fall 2018 semester

Ashley Marino has been named to the University of Delaware's Dean's List for the Fall 2018 semester. To meet eligibility requirements for the Dean's List, a student must be enrolled full-time and earn a GPA of 3.33 or above (on a 4.0 scale) for the semester.

Honors List - 2019 Aug 23

UD students participate in summer research

This summer, more than 400 UD undergraduate students worked on a range of research projects in disciplines all across the University as well as in the community. The students collaborated with their faculty mentors and, in many cases, with other undergraduates and with graduate students, learning how original research takes place and creating new knowledge themselves.

Academic Award - 2019 Oct 21

Zachary Jones recognized by the Phi Beta Kappa chapter

This award recognizes a third-year undergraduate student at UD who shows the most outstanding scholarly potential in a Phi Beta Kappa curriculum.

Academic Award - 2017 May 15

UD students participate in summer research

This summer, more than 150 UD undergraduate students have worked on a range of research projects in disciplines all across the university as well as in the community. Over the past 10 weeks, they have collaborated with their faculty mentors and, in many cases, with other undergraduates and with graduate students, learning how original research takes place and creating new knowledge themselves.

Research / Grant - 2018 Sep 10

Marinelle Zarraga gains knowledge about the veterinary field

Marinelle Zarraga, a rising sophomore at the University of Delaware, spent the summer of 2016 learning about the variety of veterinary careers available and the many perks and challenges associated with the field. She received hands on experiences while working with professors as her exposure to the many aspects of the field grew.

Research / Grant - 2016 Sep 21

UD students participate in summer research

Achievement (Other) - 2017 Aug 21

Students conduct summer research

Research never stops at the University of Delaware, where undergraduate students are using the summertime stretch to work with mentors, develop new research skills and/or learn while serving in community settings.

Achievement (Other) - 2016 Jul 27

Summer Founders Program

Student team has been selected for the University of Delaware Horn Entrepreneurship Summer Founders program.

Business/professional - 2017 Jul 24

John Goodridge

International Relations

Morgan Sagan

Education & Human Development

Maisha Nawar

Caitlin Acocella

Neuroscience

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Gavriella Kaufmann

Fashion Merchandising

Summer Founders Program Participant

This summer the co-founders of social venture Lazarus Rising are taking part in the University of Delaware's Horn Program in Entrepreneurship's Summer Founders Program, a 12-week long pre-accelerator used to validate members' novel business ideas. Summer Founders students receive mentoring, education and stipends while they work to develop their ventures.

Business/professional - 2016 Aug 15

Bailey Weatherbee recognized by the Phi Beta Kappa chapter

This award recognizes the second-year undergraduate at the University who shows the most outstanding scholarly potential in a Phi Beta Kappa curriculum.

Honor Society - 2017 May 15

UD seniors student teach in Greence

UD seniors Fiona Tumulty and Lauren Montagna student taught in the American Community Schools in Athens for 12 weeks during the Spring 2017 semester.

Community Service - 2017 May 15

Students join fight against childhood cancer with UDance

UDance, the largest student-run philanthropy at the University of Delaware, presented its 11th annual 12-hour dance marathon on Sunday, March 12, at the Bob Carpenter Center and raised a record amount of $1,890,337.16 for the fight against childhood cancer. More than 2,000 UD students participated in the event.

Volunteer - 2017 Apr 4

UD's Spritz to serve Peace Corps in Rwanda

Bridgette Spritz has been selected as a Peace Corps volunteer and will depart in September for Rwanda to teach English.

Volunteer - 2016 Jun 1

Daphne Vantine Named Student Ambassador for the University of Delaware Horn Program in Entrepreneurship

A select group of University of Delaware students have been accepted to the pilot year of the University of Delaware Horn Program in Entrepreneurship Student Ambassador program. Students will create awareness and drive participation to programs and events at UD and in the community.

Accepted - 2016 Oct 17

Trevor Nix Named Student Ambassador for the University of Delaware Horn Program in Entrepreneurship

Accepted - 2016 Oct 17

Students conduct research

During the summer of 2016, a select group of University of Delaware students worked on campus full time on research projects with assistance from faculty. Students involved in undergraduate research have the opportunity to engage in a wide range of creative projects in a variety of disciplines to augment their education outside of the classroom.

Work Experience - 2016 Sep 19

Pittsburgh's Katz named UD Plastino Scholar

Katie Katz, an Honors nursing major, has been named one of six David A. Plastino Scholars for "exhibiting extraordinary talent, promise and imagination." Through the Plastino Scholars Program, Katz will partner with an organization in Rwanda to focus on "Oral Rehydration Solutions," a liquid mixture given to those suffering from diarrhea - the second leading cause of death in young children. She will observe current practices and help in community education efforts.

Scholarship - 2016 Jul 25

Poughkeepsie's Holzmann named UD Plastino Scholar

Alexis Holzmann, an Honors student majoring in international relations with minors in urban educational studies, sociology and French, has been named one of six David A. Plastino Scholars for "exhibiting extraordinary talent, promise and imagination." Through the Plastino Scholars program, Holzmann will spend the summer in Australia, observing the Koonwarra Village School, an alternative primary school that practices a holistic, child-centric approach to education.

Scholarship - 2016 Jul 25

Bucks County's Lescas wins Fulbright to study in Denmark

Will Lescas, a 2016 graduate of the University of Delaware, has been awarded a Fulbright for graduate study at the University of Aarhus in Denmark. There, he will take on a master's in political science, concentrating on the integration of Denmark into the European Union. The Fulbright Program annually provides 8,000 grants for research or teaching in one of over 140 countries throughout the world.

Study Abroad - 2016 Jun 8

UD student from New Jersey wins Fulbright Award to teach in Spain

Rebecca Jaeger, a senior biology, history and Spanish major, will spend the next year in Spain as a Fulbright English teaching assistant (ETA), conducting English instruction at the university level. The Fulbright Program annually provides 8,000 grants for research or teaching in one of over 140 countries throughout the world.

Study Abroad - 2016 Jun 8

Elizabeth Bigelow

Renee Rush

Julia Alt

Gulbeyaz Arslan

Finance & Economics

Samantha Agostino

Mass Communications

UD Standout Conte Receives 2016 Unsung Hero Award

University of Delaware graduate Elijah Conte, a former star defensive midfielder for the Blue Hen men's lacrosse team and contributor to numerous community service events throughout his UD career, has been selected as the winner of the 2016 Yeardley Reynolds Love One Love Unsung Hero Award. The national award is given to two Division I lacrosse players - one male and one female - who demonstrate dedication, integrity, humility, hard work, community service, leadership, kindness and sportsmanship.

Sports - 2016 Jun 1

Student represents UD at USA Science & Engineering Festival

Rob Heebner, a senior majoring in mechanical engineering, is the president of UD's chapter of the Society of Automotive Engineers, which introduced a Formula One car that they designed at last month's USA Science and Engineering Festival in Washington, D.C. Heebner also recently secured a job at Ford Motor Company after he graduates in May.

Club or Organization - 2016 May 4

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