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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Seniors Selected For Homecoming Court

The University of Delaware has selected six finalists for the 2013-2014 Homecoming Court.

Achievement (Other) - 2013 Sep 30

OCM announces Fall 2013 Social Media Ambassadors

This badge is presented to this semester's Social Media Ambassadors, a committed group of students who tell their UD stories through officially branded twitter accounts. Social Media Ambassadors (or SMAs) live-tweet events around campus, drum up excitement and engage with their peers, assist OCM's social media team with outreach initiatives and act as everyday ambassadors for the Blue Hen Community.

Achievement (Other) - 2013 Sep 16

Local students assist with a disability advocacy program at the University of Delaware

Several local students were part of the staff facilitating the Junior Partners in Policymaking program at the University of Delaware last month. The program is aimed at helping young adults ages 15-22 -- both with and without disabilities -- get involved in disability advocacy at the local, state and national levels. Local students include:

Achievement (Other) - 2013 Jul 15

Local Students Participate In Experiential Learning Class at the University of Delaware

Local students participated in an innovative transdisciplinary course at the University of Delaware this spring. The course, entitled Chronic Illness in America: From Policy to Person, incorporates both classroom and experiential learning by pairing students with chronically ill clients in the community. Students active in the spring 2013 course include:

Achievement (Other) - 2013 Jul 11

Local Students featured as the University of Delaware New Blue Hen of the Day

Several local students have been chosen as the "NSO New Blue Hen of the Day" during New Student Orientation (NSO) at the University of Delaware. Those students include:

Achievement (Other) - 2013 Jul 5

Local Students Graduate from the University of Delaware

On a morning marked by wispy clouds in a blue sky, more than 21,000 people -- graduates and their families and friends -- braved gale force winds to celebrate the University of Delaware's 164th Commencement, held Saturday, May 25, at Delaware Stadium. Graduating students from our area included:

Graduation - 2013 Jul 2

Local Students honored as Autism Delaware 2013-2014 scholarship recipients

Several local students recently received 2013-2014 Autism Delaware scholarships at the University of Delaware. These students include:

Scholarship - 2013 Jul 2

Local Students featured as the University of Delaware New Blue Hen of the Day

Several local students have been chosen as the "NSO New Blue Hen of the Day" during New Student Orientation (NSO) at the University of Delaware. Those students include:

Achievement (Other) - 2013 Jun 29

Local Students Named to Dean's List at University of Delaware

Several local students have been named to the University of Delaware's Dean's List for Spring 2013. Those students include:

Honors List - 2013 Jun 27

Local students scheduled to attend orientation at the University of Delaware

Local students will join the incoming class of Blue Hens during the University of Delaware's New Student Orientation (NSO) program this summer. NSO will be held every weekday from June 18 through July 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Local students attending NSO include:

Achievement (Other) - 2013 Jun 19

Madeline Lopez Named to Spring 2012 Dean's List at the University of Delaware

Several local students have been named to the University of Delaware's Dean's List for Spring 2013. Those students include:

Honors List - 2013 Jun 19

Local Students Named to Dean's List at University of Delaware

Several local students have been named to the University of Delaware's Dean's List for Spring 2013. Those students include:

Honors List - 2013 Jun 18

Local students share ideas at Clinton Global Initiative University

Several students from our area were selected represented the University of Delaware and share their ideas at the annual meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U), April 5-7, at Washington University in St. Louis.

Achievement (Other) - 2013 Apr 10

Local Students Honored as UD's Class of 2012

Several local students were among the newest members of the University of Delaware's Class of 2012, celebrated during Winter Commencement ceremonies held Sunday, Jan. 6, in the Bob Carpenter Center in Newark, Del. Students from our area included:

Graduation - 2013 Mar 1

Local Students Named to Dean's List at University of Delaware

Several local students have been named to the University of Delaware's Dean's List for Fall 2012. Those students include:

Honors List - 2013 Feb 4

Local Students Named to Dean's List at University of Delaware

Several local students have been named to the University of Delaware's Dean's List for Fall 2012. Those students include:

Honors List - 2013 Jan 30

Alexandra Fusco Named to Fall 2012 Dean's List at the University of Delaware

Several local students have been named to the University of Delaware's Dean's List for Fall 2012. Those students include:

Honors List - 2013 Jan 17

Local Students Named to Dean's List at University of Delaware

Several local students have been named to the University of Delaware's Dean's List for Fall 2012. Those students include:

Honors List - 2013 Jan 14

Local Students Named to Dean's List at University of Delaware

Several local students have been named to the University of Delaware's Dean's List for Fall 2012. Those students include:

Honors List - 2013 Jan 10

Local Students Recognized at the University of Delaware

Top students in the University of Delaware Honors Program were recognized in a special ceremony, held Sunday, Nov. 4, at the Trabant University Center. Distinguished students from our area included:

Academic Award - 2012 Dec 3

Local Students Start First Semester at University of Delaware

Several students from our area are in their first semester as Blue Hens at the University of Delaware, including:

Enrollment - 2012 Nov 5

Local Students Win Essay Contest at University of Delaware

Several students from our area were recently recognized for their accomplishments in the 2012 First Year Seminar essay contest at the University of Delaware. Students from our area include:

Student Competition - 2012 Oct 26

Local Students Named to University of Delaware's Homecoming Court

Several local students were nominated as members of Homecoming Court at the University of Delaware's Homecoming 2012:

Achievement (Other) - 2012 Oct 26

Two Local Students Receive Baseball Honors

A pair of University of Delaware baseball players were nationally honored by Perfect Game for their outstanding performance during the summer baseball season in the Valley Baseball League:

Sports - 2012 Sep 18

International Triumph for Local Students

The University of Delaware Chorale and UD-17 spent three weeks this past summer in Europe, not as tourists, but as performers. Students from our area included:

Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2012 Sep 18

Local Students Win Scholarship at University of Delaware

Autism Delaware awarded the Daniel and Lois Gray Memorial Scholarship to several deserving University of Delaware students. With hopes of becoming a professional in the autism community, each will receive a $1,000 scholarship for the 2012-13 academic year. Students from your area include:

Scholarship - 2012 Jul 18

Local Students Make Dean's List at the University of Delaware

Several students from our area have been named to the University of Delaware's Dean's List for Spring 2012. These students include:

Honors List - 2012 Jul 5

Local Students Make Dean's List at the University of Delaware

Several students from our area have been named to the University of Delaware's Dean's List for Spring 2012. These students include:

Honors List - 2012 Jun 28

Local Students Named Top Seniors at UD

Robert Pagels and Gealina Dun have been selected as the recipients of the Alexander J. Taylor Sr. and Emalea Pusey Warner awards, respectively, as the outstanding man and woman of the University of Delaware's 2012 graduating class. The awards are given annually by the UD Alumni Association to recognize the senior man and woman who most exemplify leadership, academic success and community service.

Academic Award - 2012 May 10

Local Students Find Success at National Research Conference

University of Delaware students received numerous awards at the annual conference of the Experimental Biology Meeting, held this year in San Diego. As part of the conference, the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) sponsored its 16th Undergraduate Poster Competition, in which 18 UD students took part. This is the 13th year in which students from the University's Howard Hughes Medical Institute's (HHMI) Undergraduate Science Education Program have attended the conference to present their research, and they have won more awards than students from any other institution. Students from our area included:

Student Competition - 2012 May 4