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Earth Day 2023

Happy Earth Day! UD is a leader in solving environmental challenges and is committed to building a sustainable future. Check out our Earth Day stories to read about the work Blue Hens are doing to protect our planet.

A public servant protecting the planet

A Q&A with Ann Heinrich, UD alumna and nuclear incident management leader

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UD Professor Saleem Ali did field research at a manganese mining site in Gabon, Africa, in 2022.

A Champion for Zero Waste

UD’s Saleem Ali appointed to United Nations board

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Crop Switching

UD Professor Kyle Davis has studied crops, crop rotation and national farming policies as the world struggles to feed its burgeoning population and use resources smartly amid climate change.

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Plan for the Planet

Hydrogen has important role in development of sustainable energy

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The new directors of the University of Delaware’s Office of Sustainability are Jeffrey Summerhays (left), director of sustainable operations, and Prof. Chris Williams, associate provost and academic director of the new office.

Ready to Roll

New leaders of UD’s Office of Sustainability gearing up to tackle urgent agenda

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The City's Riverkeeper

UD alum Byron Riggins works to improve water quality in the Delaware River

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Volunteer Shout-Outs - January 2025

The Office of Development and Alumni Relations relies on a team of dedicated Blue Hen volunteers to strengthen the connections between alumni, students and the University through a variety of programs and events. Volunteers' many contributions include planning and helping to lead regional, affinity and reunion events, offering mentorship and professional development opportunities to students and serving as proud ambassadors of UD.
Ari Kantor, AS22: From Improv to TV Investigations

For Ari Kantor, AS22, who is a production assistant for Inside Edition, the University of Delaware wasn’t just where he studied—it was where he found a community that shaped his passions and future.
Volunteer Shout-Outs - December 2024

The Office of Development and Alumni Relations relies on a team of dedicated Blue Hen volunteers to strengthen the connections between alumni, students and the University through a variety of programs and events. Volunteers' many contributions include planning and helping to lead regional, affinity and reunion events, offering mentorship and professional development opportunities to students and serving as proud ambassadors of UD.