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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 …

The University of Delaware College of Education and Human Development’s School Success Center (SSC) will host the eighth annual Women Leading Delaware Education Conference on UD’s Newark campus. The event will be on Wednesday, March 25, at Clayton Hall Conference Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Women Leading …

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The Office of the Provost is seeking nominations for the next deans of the College of Education and Human Development, the Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy and Administration, and the College of Earth, Ocean and Environment. Information about all three searches is available on the provost’s Leadership Opportunities …

The University of Delaware will celebrate Women’s History Month in March with a host of events and activities that honor the accomplishments of women. International Women’s Day — which is celebrated on March 8 — also offers an opportunity to reflect on progress made, raise awareness for women’s equality and …

Graduation week at UD consists of a number of ceremonies. Graduates are welcome (and encouraged) to participate in their individual ceremonies as well as UD Commencement. Separate tickets are required for each event for both degree candidates and guests. Convocation is a personalized ceremony for our College. Unlike UD’s Commencement …

Delaware’s students are facing challenges, and the numbers show it. According to the Nation’s Report Card, reading and math scores have declined over the past decade, putting the state well below the national average. Fixing the problem isn’t simple. But one part of the solution may be updating Delaware’s 80-year-old …