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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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Braving the Storm

February 18, 2025 | Written by Diane Stopyra

Blue Hens leverage their experiences with disaster to inspire global change
Introducing the 2025 Legislative Fellows

February 10, 2025 | Written by Sophonie Milord and Artika Casini

Fifteen University of Delaware students and one Delaware State University student will work with the Delaware General Assembly through June 2025.
In Memoriam: Bernard Dworsky

February 10, 2025 | Article by UDaily staff

Community remembers public service leader, mentor and devoted Blue Hen football fan

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

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In Memoriam: Bernard Dworsky

Old College in 1960, when the entryway was still lined with Linden trees more than a century old.

Old College comes to life

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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