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This April, the University of Delaware College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) will host the Marion H. Steele Research Symposium to share and celebrate the innovative research of its undergraduate and graduate students in education, human development and related disciplines. This year’s annual event will take place from 12:30 …

The education graduate programs in University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) have advanced five places in U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 rankings, placing the programs within the top 10% of all education programs across the nation. Housed within CEHD’s School of Education (SOE), the education …

University of Delaware women’s basketball alumna Elena Delle Donne will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2026, the organization announced today. She will be the first Fightin’ Blue Hen to be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. The …

Dr. Nancy Jordan, the Dean Family Endowed Chair of Education and professor of learning sciences in the School of Education at the University of Delaware College of Education and Human Development, was named the university’s recipient of the Conference USA (CUSA) 2026 Faculty Achievement Award, the league announced Thursday. The …

With specialized training in human development, human services and social systems, social workers are uniquely positioned to support communities in times of crisis or challenging life changes. With its master of social work program (MSW) and community outreach, the University of Delaware College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) works …

Read the latest on CEHD faculty, staff and programs featured in news publications. April 2026   School Success Center  UD’s Principal Preparation Program sets up future leaders, Cape Gazette, April 4   March 2026   Dominique J. Baker Colleges Need a New Sales Pitch, The Chronicle of Higher Education, March 31 …

As principal of Springer Middle School and the recipient of the 2026 Delaware Principal of the Year Award, University of Delaware alumnus Sterling Seemans has built a meaningful career in school leadership. But instead of touting these achievements, Seemans approaches each day with humility, gratitude and a deep respect for …

During Women’s History Month, University of Delaware Associate Professor Lauren P. Bailes is taking a closer look at why males continue to outnumber females in school leadership roles, despite equivalent years of experience. “To our knowledge, this is the first study that examines assistant principals’ applications when they are still …

Drawing from his experience as a college student affairs educator, University of Delaware Assistant Professor Jarett Haley has focused his research program on understanding students’ experiences in student affairs and other higher education contexts. With two new grants from the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators and the American College …

Nancy C. Jordan, Dean Family Endowed Chair of Education and professor at the University of Delaware, has dedicated her career to helping young students develop early number sense and fractions understanding through research grounded in the science of how children learn. Now, with a new $1.2 million grant from the …