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Jamie Bailey, recruiter for teacher preparation programs in CEHD’s Center for Excellence and Equity in Teacher Preparation celebrated Education Signing Day with Delaware high school seniors at Cape Henlopen High School on May 2. This annual event honors high school seniors pursuing teaching degrees. UD supports events like Education Signing …

Dominique Baker, associate professor in the College of Education and Human Development’s School of Education and the Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy and Administration, was featured in an ABC News article about Neuberger Berman historic endowment assistance for Alabama State University, a historically Black university. Baker emphasizes …

Roberta Michnick Golinkoff, Unidel H. Rodney Sharp Chair and professor in the College of Education and Human Development’s School of Education, was featured in an opinion article for The Hechinger Report. As some parents and educators are advocate for a ban on smartphones and laptops in schools, while others urge …

Memories shared with siblings can be the stuff of family legend. Some experiences are quickly forgotten, like the reason for that dark parental stare during some interminably long car ride. Other memories stick, always to be remembered.  University of Delaware doctoral student Gavin Mullin recently added an unexpected highlight to …

From their perch in the arena’s front row, the family and friends of Rhonda Asplen seemed excited — but not all that surprised — that she was about to notch another hard-won life accomplishment. After all, the 51-year-old had already proved herself to be a tireless mom, precious daughter and …

In a recent interview with Joe Irizarry on Delaware Public Media’s “The Green,” Roderick L. Carey, assistant professor in the College of Education and Human Development’s Department of Human Development and Families Sciences, shared insight from his study about how Black and Latino boys imagine their postsecondary futures. In his …

The University of Delaware Board of Trustees approved the promotions of 87 faculty members at its semiannual meeting on May 14. Recommended for named professorships were Kelvin Fu, Terri Connor Kelly and John Kelly Career Development Professor of Mechanical Engineering; Arthi Jayaraman, Centennial Term Professor for Excellence in Research and …

At the start of every semester at the University of Delaware, Blue Hens who have recently returned from studying abroad flock back to campus, eager to share their adventures and passion for global engagement with friends and loved ones. While it may be true that no two study abroad experiences …

The College is proud to share its latest issue of CEHD For the Record, a news source highlighting the recent accomplishments of faculty, staff and students from across the School of Education (SOE), Department of Human Development and Family Sciences (HDFS) and centers for research, education and service. CEHD For …

Excellent early care and education (ECE) often begins with great teachers. Yet, according to research by University of Delaware faculty, just over one-third of all ECE centers meet national benchmarks for teacher degrees, and even fewer can prioritize staff professional development. With a new associate degree in early childhood education, University …