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University computer science (CS) courses serve as important bridges into further CS study and careers in STEM. Yet many women and underrepresented students with interests in STEM turn away from these career paths in college. With new research in CS education, University of Delaware researchers are uncovering more effective ways …

The California wildfires have devastated the Los Angeles region as families have lost their homes, places of work and schools. With expertise in housing insecurity and social work, University of Delaware faculty in the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) explain how community members can support these families. Ann Aviles, CEHD …

Blue Hens are diverse and multifaceted — and so are their mentorship opportunities. In honor of National Mentoring Month, celebrated each January, UDaily has compiled a list of ways to engage. Learn more below. Lerner Executive Mentoring This program matches Lerner Business and Economics students with successful executives. Mentors come …

The online graduate education programs offered by the University of Delaware College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) remain among the best in the nation according to U.S. News and World Report’s 2025 rankings. Housed within CEHD’s School of Education (SOE), the online graduate programs are now ranked 20 out …

Five University of Delaware online graduate degree programs are ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report in its 2025 U.S. News Best Online Programs, with two programs in the top 20. UD’s online master’s of business administration (MBA) ranked No. 20 out of 355, with the master’s …

In January 2025, President Biden named the recipients of the prestigious Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) for 2021, 2022 and 2023. Five of the six Delaware educators who received the award are University of Delaware alumni. They include Maria Cobb, EHD99; Michael Doody, CAS14; Brian …

Thursday, January 23, 2025  |  6:30 to 8:00 p.m. EST   6:30 to 7:30 p.m.  General information for all participants; panel of current students 7:30 to 8:00 p.m.   Breakout sessions by academic program   Graduates of our master’s and doctoral programs emerge with the knowledge and skills to advance …

Growing up in Pakistan, Zainab Atoofa dreamed of exploring international cuisines. When she first arrived in the United States, Atoofa struggled to connect with her peers from other parts of the world. But she soon realized her love for food could serve as the perfect cross-cultural icebreaker. “At events like …

Is your head spinning? At the University of Delaware, 2024 was an exhilarating year. World-class faculty and new, state-of-the-art facilities attracted a record number of applicants, life-altering research projects challenged the scientific paradigm, and unprecedented accolades highlighted UD’s global impact. But as these developments usher in a new generation of …

For many parents across the nation, a lack of access to affordable, high-quality childcare — especially for children under the age of 5 — prevents them from pursuing higher education. Fortunately, there is good news for parents pursuing their education at the University of Delaware. As part of the federal …