School Funding Reform on the Horizon
March 2, 2026
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 …
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Social Work Conference on Community Wellness
February 27, 2026
In response to the needs of Delaware communities and beyond, the University of Delaware College of Education and Human Development will host a social work conference from 1 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, at Clayton Hall and Conference Center in Newark, Delaware. Titled “Global Voices in Community Wellness …
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Research Spotlight: James Bridgeforth
February 26, 2026
During divided political times, a participatory democracy — where everyday citizens influence the policies that affect their communities — seems like a challenging endeavor. But University of Delaware Assistant Professor James Bridgeforth reminds us that this model can exist at the K-12 school board level. And it holds a lot …
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Understanding Parent Social Capital
February 25, 2026
Join University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) for a colloquium with Rand Quinn, associate professor of education in the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education, from 1:50 to 2:50 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, in room 205 of Willard Hall Education Building. The title of …
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Excellence in Teacher Learning Scholarship
February 20, 2026
Laura Desimone, L. Sandra and Bruce L. Hammonds Professor in Teacher Education and director of research in University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), has been elected to membership in the National Academy of Education (NAEd), receiving one of the field’s highest honors. As a national expert …
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Rising Stars in Education
February 19, 2026
The University of Delaware College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) was proud to host the Delaware Educators Rising education conference for middle school and high school students February 10 and 11, 2026. More than 370 students from schools across the state attended this year’s event at the Trabant University …
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Cultivating Purpose Across the Lifespan
February 17, 2026
By February, most people have already given up on their New Year’s resolutions. But, developing a strong purpose in life—the ability to find meaning and direction in your life—might be one that’s worth some extra time and attention. Research has found that a strong purpose in life significantly protects health …
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Integrated Multilingualism
February 17, 2026
Join University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) for a colloquium with Jeff MacSwan, professor of applied linguistics and language education at the University of Maryland, from 1:50 to 2:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25, in room 205 of Willard Hall Education Building. In this talk, MacSwan …
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Hen Over Heels: Stories From Our Double Dels
February 14, 2026
We know our alumni love the University of Delaware, and that’s especially true of Double Dels, alumni who marry or date other alumni. In celebration of Valentine’s Day, we asked the Blue Hen community to send us their UD love stories. We hope the memories shared here get your heart fluttering! …
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Around the World this Winter
February 12, 2026
From interning at fashion companies “down under” to getting a crash course in sustainable development in Patagonia, nearly 1,000 University of Delaware students explored all corners of the globe this Winter Session. Faculty from eight colleges led 49 programs in 24 countries. Here, UDaily highlights a few of them. Zeroing in on …
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Tips for Graduate Student Success
February 5, 2026
While incoming students are embarking on their own individual academic journeys, the University of Delaware’s New Graduate Student Orientation, held at the Trabant University Center on Jan. 29, indicated they wouldn’t undertake it alone. Hosted by the Graduate College, the afternoon of welcome, which featured a resource fair, student panel and …
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Class is Back in Session
February 2, 2026
It’s the first day of class at the University of Delaware, and Trabant Student Center is buzzing. Nearly every seat is taken, laptops are open, and students are rehashing winter break while reviewing each other’s spring class schedules. Sharing a booth in the far back left corner, third-year students Zari …
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