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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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UD top-ranked graduate degree programs

April 08, 2025 | Written by UDaily Staff

U.S. News & World Report names University of Delaware graduate degree programs among the best in the nation
Leveling the playing field

April 17, 2025 | Written by Jessica Henderson

Associate Professor Dominique Baker analyzes extracurricular activities in the college admissions process to improve access to college
May 5-6: Media and Democracy Summit

April 16, 2025 | Written by UDaily Staff

Free and open to all, summit will convene a diverse group of journalists, academics and students

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.

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UD top-ranked graduate degree programs

Junior Joshua Koppel was the first Blue Hen ever to win the prestigious Scandinavian Jacob Buksti Memorial Scholarship. He is spending the spring semester on the DIS Copenhagen program, which provides him with “study tour” opportunities throughout Denmark and one week in Brussels, Belgium.

Immersive experience abroad

Robert Putnam on 'Social Capital and Community Engagement'

Fifteen University of Delaware students and one Delaware State University student will work with the Delaware General Assembly through June 2025

Introducing the 2025 Legislative Fellows

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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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