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The Biden School

Applying research to address social challenges

Named for the 46th president of the United States, the Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy and Administration at the University of Delaware prepares students with the knowledge, skills and values necessary to engage in research and public service activities to improve the quality of life in communities around the world.

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Robert Putnam on 'Social Capital and Community Engagement'

February 07, 2025 | Written by Kelly Cofrancisco

A special event on Feb. 26 will feature legendary social scientist and SNF Ithaca Visiting Fellow Robert Putnam
‘Students are waiting’: Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer demands quick implementation of new education funding formula

February 07, 2025 | Written by Sarah Mueller for WHYY/PBS

KIDS KOUNT in DE research informs state-level priorities
Old College comes to life

February 05, 2025 | Written by Diane Stopyra

A new exhibition, four years in the making, celebrates the oldest building on UD’s campus

ALUMNI IN ACTION

Biden School alumni are a community of problem solvers and “fixers” committed to helping communities here in Delaware, the nation, and around the world. Our alumni work in academia, politics, government, law, policy, activism, non-profits and the private sector.

ALUMNI spotlights

Devin Jiang, a senior public policy major in the Joseph R. Biden, JR. School of Public Policy and Administration, was involved in passing three bills in the Delaware State Legislature to support Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) initiatives.

Advancing Asian American visibility

Featured Stories

From left, UD Biden School Dean Joseph Trainor, award recipients Bryan Shupe and Sarah McBride, Biden Institute chair Valerie Biden Owens and Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Ithaca Initiative director Timothy Shaffer.

Lessons in civility

From left, Governor John Carney, award recipient Tracey Quillen Carney, and Valerie Biden Owens, namesake of the Woman of Power and Purpose Award.

First Spouse of Delaware earns honor

UD continues to produce influential leaders

Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Ithaca Visiting Fellow Jack Kennedy Schlossberg joined Valerie Biden Owens, chair of the Biden Institute at the University of Delaware, on Oct. 18 for the special event “Gen Z Impact: Your Vote Matters” held in Mitchell Hall.

Civil discourse during an election year

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Elected Official. Nonprofit Executive Director. Health Policy Researcher. Community Planner.

These are just a few examples of the positions filled by alumni of the Biden School programs. You bring the issues and causes you care about, we provide tools, support, and opportunities to help you make an impact.

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