UD is nationally ranked, with award-winning faculty, a beautiful, vibrant campus, and opportunities to change the world in our campus labs and classrooms, or through internship and study abroad programs around the globe.
Homecoming 2025
Celebrate UD spirit with alumni, friends, parents and students November 7-8.
The Power of the pen
Blue Hen Journalists Confront a Volatile Moment in Media
-
As the world’s faith in journalism falters, UD-trained reporters are rising to meet the moment — challenging disinformation, defending democracy and rebuilding trust in the truth.
From national newsrooms to local beats, Blue Hens are proving that storytelling still has the power to inform, connect and change the world — no cape required.
-
From the cliffs of St. Thomas to The New York Times, journalist and filmmaker Peter Bailey (Class of ’02) has made it his life’s work to illuminate the overlooked stories of the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Through his documentaries and Yellow Cedar Media, Bailey is reclaiming narratives of resilience, beauty and community — proving that when you own your story, you reclaim your power.
UD Among Best in the Nation
The quality of a University of Delaware education continues to earn national recognition. UD has been ranked #43 among the top public schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
“I am honored to begin my service as Interim President of the University of Delaware. Since coming here three years ago, I have fallen in love with this special place.
As a connected community of faculty, staff, students, administrators, alumni and friends, we are OneUD, and the journey ahead of us will be one big team effort with an important role for everyone.
I know we are up to the task.”
- Interim President Laura Carlson
