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Joseph R. Biden, Jr., who graduated from the University of Delaware in 1965, is scheduled to be sworn in as the 46th President of the United States on Wednesday, Jan. 20.

From Our House to the White House

Having Blue Hens in the White House means that all UD alumni can now say that they share an alma mater with the President and First Lady of the United States—an honor not many have the chance to tout in their lives.

Here is a collection of stories that follow the journey of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., AS65, from the University to the White House.

Joe Biden as a Blue Hen

America’s 46th president will bring the values of a UD education to the White House

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Public Policy Excellence

Named for UD’s best-known Blue Hen, the Biden School is renowned for the education and opportunities it affords

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A New Chapter in our Shared History

A message from UD President Dennis Assanis to the University of Delaware community. 

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Joe Biden Inaugurated

UD graduate Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th President of the United States

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Biden’s ‘Day One’ Initiatives

UD experts discuss COVID-19, economy, racial equity and climate change

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At UD, dreams have no limits: A Blue Hen is president.: youtube.com/watch?v=ObbInZ4NZY0

President Dennis Assanis shares how the inauguration of UD alumnus Joe Biden is a moment of pride for the University community and a testament to the power of a UD education.


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