President's Report 2022
Connecting Our Purpose
A MESSAGE FROM UD PRESIDENT DENNIS ASSANIS
The University of Delaware thrives on constant renewal, fueled by the fresh perspectives and inspired ambitions of our students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends. The past two years have prompted all higher education institutions to reevaluate the ways we teach, learn, work and explore. At this inflection moment for our world, we embrace new opportunities to strengthen the relationship between insight, values and focus to advance the University’s fundamental goals — Connecting Our Purpose — to carry on our proud legacy of scholarship and impact.
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we have continued to make Enhancing Student Success a top priority — meeting students where they are, both academically and geographically, to ensure they realize their full potential now and in the post-pandemic future. As our society continually evolves, the University is shaping this dynamic landscape by Advancing Social Justice with a vibrant intercultural community, by Collaborating Across Boundaries to unite global citizenship with impact, and by Accelerating Innovation among our visionary world-changers. Our distinguished faculty, dedicated staff and modern research campus — Inspiring People, Inspirational Places — activate our mission to create new knowledge and innovate new solutions to the world’s most complex problems while serving others.
While the pandemic and society’s response to it will continue to bring uncertainty, I firmly believe higher education can look forward to exciting opportunities for growth and progress. As President of the University of Delaware, I could not be more optimistic about our bold future together.
Dennis Assanis
President, University of Delaware
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Building pathways to lifelong education
Bridging cultural divides and strengthening relationships
Collaborating Across Boundaries
The most complex challenges facing society require solutions that span academic disciplines and geographic borders. As the University of Delaware nears the 100th anniversary of its pioneering study abroad program, developing collaborative global citizens is more important than ever.
Bridging boundaries
Accelerating Innovation
Expressing ourselves in novel ways and finding sustainable solutions to complex challenges begin with questioning the status quo and exploring new ideas, especially as we reimagine a post-pandemic world. That’s not just our goal at the University of Delaware; it’s our culture.
Integrating creativity for new paradigms
Inspiring People,
Inspirational Places
The pandemic reminded everyone of the value of outstanding people and places, even while prompting a fresh look at the workforce and the workplace of the future. With endless opportunities ahead, we are committed to extending the reach and impact of the University of Delaware around the world.
Invigorating our community for a sustainable future