Intrepid

After fleeing their homeland, 14 students continue their education and build new lives at UD. 

When local hospitals faced a staffing shortage, UD students stepped up to fill the gap and gain invaluable real-world experience.

UD students will teach English, learn Swahili and conduct research on quantum optics through prestigious awards. 

UD is one of only a handful of universities with three or more students earning the prestigious scholarships.

The immersive trip to Croatia included an impromptu street performance.

Hannah Epstein long knew she wanted to earn a Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation award and work for the Department of Defense.

The UD scholarship program lets students design their own research and academic adventures.

The Wind Ensemble was one of only eight invited to play at the World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles Conference in Prague.

The UD chapter of Engineers Without Borders finished a critical pedestrian bridge and 12 wells to provide clean drinking water, while starting work on a healthcare initiative.

The carefully chosen volumes in the Seth Trotter Book Collecting Contest reveal both deep knowledge of a subject and the personal and professional journeys of the collectors themselves. 

Jacob Wandless became the first Blue Hen to earn his commission into the new branch of the military.

At age 80, after a long career in engineering, Steven Goodhart earned his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.

Students get hands-on experience with marine science research at Sharp Campus in Lewes. 

Health Behavior Science major gets an early start on her career in adaptive physical education.

Doctoral student Julia Katcher earned a prestigious scholarship from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation to address unhealthy relationships with food. 

A record number received support through the Graduate Research Fellowship Program for a broad array of scholarly topics.

The pipeline program draws underrepresented high school students into the education profession.

Excellence in introductory courses means students benefit from teachers who bring their subjects to life.

The University moved up four slots among the nation’s best overall universities, according to U.S. News & World Report.

UD’s MBA and master’s in education degrees rank among the top 50 in the latest U.S. News Best Online Programs.

From Bollywood to K-pop, international students and scholars gather to learn and share their cultures.

The weekly International Coffee Hour builds a sense of belonging among students from dozens of countries and engages others with the cultural richness that they bring to the UD campus.

The President’s Student Advisory Council was launched to explore important topics and ideas.

After fire destroyed a gathering place for Jewish students, the UD community rallied to raise money and rebuild.

Student-athletes won five conference championships, competed in March Madness (both men and women), continued their strong academic performance, served the community and more.

For the first time in UD history, both the men’s and women’s teams made it to the NCAA tournament in the same season

The team won its fourth-straight Colonial Athletic Association tournament championship, the ninth time in the past 10 years.

The team beat No. 2 Georgetown University after becoming the Colonial Athletic Association regular season and tournament champions.

The team won its first Colonial Athletic Association regular season championship. 

In the first round of the Football Championship Subdivision, the team scored the most points in an FCS Playoff game in program history.

The team entered the Colonial Athletic Association title match with a strong record and was led by the conference Player of the Year.

Fall 2022 was the 18th consecutive semester in which student-athletes finished with an average GPA above 3.0, with more than 200 on the Dean’s List and 44 with a perfect 4.0.

At Commencement, the Class of 1965 alumnus offered graduates a message of resiliency, unity and hope.

LaShanda Korley will travel the world to advance science and technology cooperation with the United States. 

As its inaugural project, UD’s Institute of Energy Conversion created Solar One, the world’s first house powered and heated by the energy of the sun.

A distinguished scholar, Dennis Assanis was appointed to the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, a select group of the nation’s top leaders in these areas.

The device allows experts to examine items and places they otherwise could never access.

Gonzalo Arce has been named to the National Academy of Inventors, honoring his contributions to laser printers, smart QR codes, computer tomography imaging and more. 

Focusing on how children learn, Nancy Jordan was named to the National Academy of Education for her scholarship that helps young students understand numbers and fractions.

Yushan Yan’s election to the National Academy of Engineering recognizes his extensive work on fuel cells and electrochemical systems critical in finding renewable energy sources.

Terri Kelly, UD alumna and former Gore CEO, discusses her management style with the faculty expert who explores “both/and” thinking.

 Horn Entrepreneurship, a university-wide initiative, guides students in turning their ideas into sustainable action.

The First Step competition, celebrating 10 years, helps entrepreneurs pursue new ways to address society’s growing health needs.

The Chicana Art Song Project was created to tell stories neglected by traditional Classical music, combining vocal and instrumental performance with visual art and inspiring readings.

UD’s scientists and innovators demonstrated the impact of their federally funded work and the Delaware connections that help make it happen.

More than 40 diplomats discussed opportunities to work with UD during their visit to campus.

Steven Bondy credits his UD education with preparing him for a successful career in the U.S. Foreign Service.

Lynnette Young Overby, director of UD’s Community Engagement Initiative, will help advise the National Endowment for the Humanities. 

Research by Wendy Smith, business, and Yushan Yan, chemical and biomolecular engineering, is among the top 1% in academic citations. 

Moira Gervay, a visual communications major, explored ways to use graphic art and design to help music come alive.

Tom Buchanan’s 30-year of excellent scholarship and teaching has been recognized with UD’s top faculty honor, the Francis Alison Award.

Trevor A. Dawes, UD’s May Morris University Librarian, set to serve as president of the Association of Research Libraries.

Ashley Lockwood, Class of 2010, recognized as Delaware’s Teacher of the Year for her commitment to students.

UD alumni are serving in multiple high-profile roles in state government.

Laura Carlson brings experience in growing faculty diversity, advancing shared governance and promoting a healthy campus climate.

Amy Ellen Schwartz, a scholar in economics theory, will guide the public policy and administration school in addressing a broad range of societal issues.

William B. Farquhar, professor of kinesiology and applied physiology and dean of research in the College of Health Sciences has been named to lead the college.

UD’s Health Innovation Lab is the first in the world to knit a ballistic vest using the stretchy, breathable material, piloting the concept with police dog Jetta. 

UD explorers located the wrecks of five B-24 Liberator bombers that crashed nearly 80 years ago, bringing a measure of closure to service members’ families.

The strong, flexible composite — Tailored Universal Feedstock for Forming, or TuFF — can be stamped into complex shapes and may enable flying taxis in the future.

With a $10 million federal grant, researchers are working to prevent the loss of tidal wetlands, help communities adapt to rising seas and reverse some of the damage caused by climate change.

Understanding root causes and identifying affordable options are key to ending the cycle of homelessness in Delaware and nationally.

New agricultural innovations can benefit the environment, so persuading farmers to implement them is critical to success.

Agriculture researchers are finding ways to mitigate stressors linked to climate change, like excessive heat or rainfall, and extend the growing season for vegetables.

Interdisciplinary research from business and engineering focuses on financial technology, or fintech, to improve the delivery of financial services.

Advances in artificial photosynthesis could allow crops to be produced more efficiently to help feed the world.

Using advances in brain science, a five-year study is exploring why stuttering goes away for some children but persists for others.

Researchers propose using atomic clocks in the inner solar system to learn more about the elusive substance.

NASA-funded research will explore how changing light conditions can affect crop productivity and nutritional quality in an environment with radiation and microgravity.

The students assisted in studying oceanography and phytoplankton during a five-week trip to Antarctica.

Researchers have created geopolymer cement from simulated lunar and Martian topsoil, which will be key to future space exploration. 

Doctoral student Abigail Nalesnik was among the first to see the eruption of Kilauea’s Halema‘uma‘u and helped document the fountains and rising lake of lava.

Developed at UD, the treadmill can simulate a variety of terrains to test how two-legged robots can adjust to a dynamic environment.

The use of powerful magnetic fields in a laser-driven implosion may allow better control over fusion reactions in experiments.

A UD researcher and her students are ensuring that Frontier, the first computer to reach exascale power, is ready to work later in 2023.

The method captures 99% of the chemical from the air, potentially bringing more environmentally friendly fuel cells closer to market.

The largest engagement campaign in University history continues to yield significant growth in student scholarships, faculty support and capital development.

The University has a $3.2 billion impact throughout Delaware, which supports more than 26,000 jobs in the state.

Named “Forward and Forever,” the plan advances the University’s five strategic pillars.

Fueled by a $10 million federal grant, the Center for Clean Hydrogen will smooth the transition to less expensive energy sources and technologies.

The National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals, headquartered at UD, will create a manufacturing training center.

Project Align, Build, Leverage and Expand (Project ABLE) will make the state a leading center in the application and development of autonomous systems, artificial intelligence and workforce development. 

With one of the nation’s first interdisciplinary graduate programs in the field, UD is sharing its expertise.

The Disaster Research Center was awarded $16.5 million to study the interplay between resilience, equity and economic prosperity.

The Institute for Engineering Driven Health will focus on the discovery, development and commercialization of technologies to significantly advance healthcare.

The School Success Center combines UD’s programs in professional development for educators and training for school leaders to help improve student outcomes.

The first of its kind in the region, the new Delaware Center for Cognitive Aging Research will advance outreach, education, research and clinical training in Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.

With state-of-the-art research and teaching labs, the interdisciplinary building will focus on human disease, developmental disorders, neuroscience and human behavior.

The growing community of businesses at the Science, Technology and Advanced Research (STAR) Campus provide hands-on learning experiences.

The renovated Warner Hall provides ample space and programs to help ensure students’ wellness.

The comprehensive renovation enables more flexible spaces, cutting-edge teaching labs and new equipment to promote problem-based learning and discovery.