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Join University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) for a colloquium with Gigliana Melzi, professor of applied psychology and affiliated faculty of Latinx Studies and the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at New York University, from 1:50 to 2:50 p.m. on May 6, 2026 in …

For busy University of Delaware student-parents, finding a study space where both schoolwork and caregiving can coexist isn’t as hard as finding the time to study, thanks to the University’s new Family Study Space. Created by Shelly McCoy, the associate university librarian for public services and space planning at the …

Mental illness is among one of the most common health conditions in the U.S., with over one in five adults living with a mental illness. Many of these individuals are parents — more than one in 14 children are in the care of an adult living with a mental illness. …

In April, University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) was proud to honor three distinguished alumni with alumni awards. These annual awards recognize exemplary leadership and service to the fields of education and human development, as well as service to the college and broader community. Rena Hallam, …

April is National Autism Acceptance Month, a time to recognize, celebrate and advocate for autistic individuals, including those who may use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices like picture boards or tablets with programmed vocabulary. Many students with disabilities enjoy the arts, finding opportunities for creativity and expression in painting …

Join members of the University of Delaware community for an engaging afternoon of scholarship and dialogue at the LGBTQ+ Research Symposium. The event will be on May 1, 2026, in room 220 of Alison Hall from 12 to 2 p.m. The collaborative symposium is hosted by the Queer Development Lab, …

The University of Delaware College of Education and Human Development (CEHD)’s School Success Center (SSC) hosted the eighth annual Women Leading Delaware Education Conference on UD’s Newark campus. On March 25, 2026, the SSC welcomed more than 350 Delaware educators to Clayton Hall Conference Center for an engaging and inspiring …

As the daughter of a civil engineer and an inquisitive librarian, University of Delaware alumna Caroline Mann spent much of her childhood outside exploring, experimenting and learning. Through backpacking, trips to a local lake and other outdoor adventures, her parents demonstrated how classroom knowledge could apply to real-life situations. As …

I Heart UD Giving Day April 29, 2026 I Heart UD Giving Day is an opportunity for the UD community to collectively support faculty, staff and student-led causes, programs and initiatives that matter most to them. Join the College of Education & Human Development (CEHD) community in supporting ASPIRE Program …

Join University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) for a colloquium with CEHD alum Jason C. Garvey, executive director for the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment and the Friedman-Hipps Green and Gold Professor of Education at the University of Vermont, from 1:50 to 2:50 p.m. on …