CEHD holds Steele Symposium, recognizes student achievement
May 21, 2014
The University of Delaware College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) showcased student research and celebrated the achievements of undergraduate and graduate students during special events on May 2 at the Embassy Suites in Newark. The day began with the 29th annual Marion H. Steele Symposium, during which students presented …
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UD freshman gives back by providing prom gowns, accessories
May 13, 2014
When University of Delaware freshman Victoria Draper was competing in beauty pageants as a teenager, she was encouraged to give back to her community through service. That, with her growing love of the gowns used in pageants, sparked her creation of The Rose Petal, an organization through which Draper provides …
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Business alumna invests in graduate teacher education
May 13, 2014
Donna Fontana, a 1985 graduate of the University of Delaware, knows good investments. With 25 years in the financial sector, she has worked at UBS/PaineWebber, Merrill Lynch and National Financial, a Fidelity Investments company, where she is currently senior vice president of sales. But education is one of her greatest …
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Golinkoff wins Cattell Fellow award from APA for lifetime achievement
May 10, 2014
Roberta Golinkoff, Unidel H. Rodney Sharp Chair in the School of Education has been chosen to receive the Association for Psychological Science’s 2015 James McKeen Cattell Fellow Award. She will be recognized at the next APS convention. This award is the highest honor conferred by the Association for Psychological Sciences. …
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Buell selected 2014 Salzburg Fellow
May 8, 2014
Participating in the 2014 Salzburg Global Seminar has had “a profound effect” on Martha Buell, HDFS professor. The mission of the Austria-based international forum is to challenge current and future leaders to solve issues of global concern.
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Laura Glass receives Excellence in Academic Advising and Mentoring award
May 8, 2014
UD presented awards to seven faculty members, including Dr. Laura Glass, Associate Director of the School of Education, who has received the UD Excellence in Undergraduate Academic Advising and Mentoring Award for her outstanding support of Elementary Teacher Education students.
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Congratulations to our admitted students!
March 28, 2014
Congratulations on your admission to the University of Delaware. We hope you excited about the possibilities! Take a peek at what’s happening around the College of Education and Human Development. CEHD News CEHD Student Blog Attend Decision Days for Admitted Students We hope you will attend one of our Decision …
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Students encourage reading at annual literary celebration
March 27, 2014
On March 8, a rare warm and sunny Saturday, 23 students in University of Delaware’s English and education programs volunteered their time to present an interactive workshop at the 13th annual Festival of Words. The festival was held at Appoquinimink High School in Middletown, Del., and students from the Young …
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UD alum Scali named American Chemical Society teacher of year
March 27, 2014
The ACS award recognizes outstanding teachers who challenge and inspire their students, demonstrate leadership and active involvement in their profession through activities that stimulate the interest of young people in science, and pursue higher degrees in chemistry. Scali, a chemistry teacher for 15 years, has embraced this philosophy in his …
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UD alumni earn Presidential Awards for math, science education
March 27, 2014
To ensure that students in the U.S. choose to embrace the increasingly important subjects of science, technology, engineering, and math, it is critical to support math and science teachers who excel in their fields. That is why, each year, outstanding K-12 mathematics and science teachers from each of the 50 …
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Alumni Weekend 2014
March 26, 2014
Alumni Weekend 2014 This year the College of Education and Human Development is hosting several events to help our alumni reconnect with each other during this fun-filled weekend, as well as provide useful information for educators and parents. CEHD Alumni Reception – Friday, June 6, from 6-8 p.m. Alison Hall Courtyard, …
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Trask brings women’s issue to forefront
March 24, 2014
The United Nations has declared 2014 the International Year of the Family. Bahira Trask, HDFS, has been invited to conferences in NY, Qatar and Mexico to speak on the complex issues surrounding women and the global work-family balance.
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