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The impact of teachers’ emotions in the classroom
Article by Jessica Henderson | April 03, 2025
CEHD associate research professor shares new tool and findings on emotional transmission in the classroom
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Training for disaster
Article by Amy Cherry | April 03, 2025
As extreme weather increases, UD leads efforts to prepare public health responders
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Farm-to-glass brewery
Article by Molly Schafer | April 02, 2025
Father and son alumni David and Aaron Hopkins continue their family’s agricultural legacy

About UD

The University of Delaware is committed to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research and service.
From its roots as a private academy in 1743, the institution today is a research-intensive, technologically advanced university with global impact. Come join us.
OUR STORY
Our alumni tell our story of achievement -- from the first class that included three signers of the Declaration of Independence and a signer of the Constitution to a Nobel Prize-winning scientist, a Tony Award-winning choreographer and the president of the United States.
Our distinguished faculty includes internationally known authors, scientists and artists. State-of-the-art facilities support UD’s academic, research and service activities.
Campus life is welcoming -- enriched by distinguished guest speakers, NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics, 300-plus engaged student organizations, concerts and other arts and cultural activities.
In addition to our vibrant main campus in Newark, UD has locations across the state -- in Wilmington, Dover, Georgetown and Lewes.
A thriving study-abroad program and expanding international partnerships further enhance our students’ education as global citizens.
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New perspectives on life sciences
Article by Beth Miller and Karen Roberts | April 01, 2025
Researchers convene for UD’s first synthetic biology symposium
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The power of three
Article by Margo McDonough | April 01, 2025
Triple major gives UD junior a competitive edge
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Shining a light on a technology-powered world
Article by Kathryn Trupia | April 02, 2025
Undergraduate student research focuses on light-powered photonic devices, illuminating the lifelong benefits of collaboration and teamwork
One of the oldest universities in the United States,
the University of Delaware traces its roots to 1743.
The school’s first name was Newark College,
later becoming Delaware College.
In 1921, it was officially named
the University of Delaware.
In 2017, we continue to grow - establishing ourselves as a top
institution that is leaving its mark in
Delaware and across the globe.

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