Feet on the Ground, Head in the Clouds
September 11, 2026
“Mr. Ryan’s coming! Mr. Ryan’s coming!’” That was the reaction from children at the University of Delaware Lab School whenever Ryan Eagan walked through the door. A doctoral candidate in climatology, Eagan had come to the school to teach the children about weather. Armed with non-contact thermometers, paper streamers, a …
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Tiny Robots, Big Questions
September 10, 2026
“Can you see germs?” a researcher asked. “No, you can’t see germs!” the students shouted. Expanding on that idea, University of Delaware researchers introduced students at the Early Learning Center (ELC) to microrobots, tiny machines about one-hundredth to one-tenth the thickness of a human hair. This summer, the students got …
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Play, Development and Research
September 10, 2026
Join University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) for a colloquium with Myae Han, professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences (HDFS), from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 18, in room 106 of Pearson Hall. Han specializes in early childhood education and …
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Investigating Teachers’ Knowledge Restructuring
September 10, 2026
Join University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) for a colloquium with Joona Moberg, doctoral researcher in the Department of Teacher Education at the University of Turku, from 1:50 to 2:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16, in room 205 of Willard Hall Education Building. Moberg’s research focuses …
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CEHD Welcomes New Faculty Members
September 3, 2026
This fall, the University of Delaware College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) welcomes four new faculty members specializing in social work, organizational change and early childhood education. These faculty members bolster the college’s programs in social work (MSW), human relations administration and early childhood education, while deepening its broad …
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New Leadership in the College of Education and Human Development
September 1, 2026
With the start of the 2025-2026 academic year, the University of Delaware College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) is pleased to announce new leadership in its School of Education (SOE), Children’s Campus and Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood (DIEEC). School of Education On August 24, Christina Budde, …
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CEHD In The News
September 1, 2026
Read the latest on CEHD faculty, staff and programs featured in news publications. September 2026 Dominique J. Baker As More Colleges Surpass $100,000 Price Tag, Here’s the True Cost, The Washington Post, September 1 The Student Debt Crisis Needs More Than Another Repayment Plan, Dame Magazine, September 2 Indiana public …
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Social Work Conference on the Cultures of Healing
September 1, 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 12 to 5 p.m. on Oct. 8, 2026, at Clayton Hall and Conference Center in Newark, Delaware. Titled “Cultures of Healing: Innovative Pathways …
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AI in the K-12 Classroom
August 31, 2026
In mid-August, Google announced a big change for this back-to-school season: AI features are now available in Google Classroom for all K-12 students — not just students 18 or older. With such easy access to AI tools and little guidance on how to use them, many teachers may be overwhelmed …
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Welcoming All Students to College
August 27, 2026
As summer winds down, rising college freshmen across the country are trading familiar routines for new college campuses, classes and friend groups. While this time is often exciting for new students, the transition can also be challenging for students with disabilities, especially those who also identify as Black or trans. …
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Serving with Care
August 26, 2026
Driven to give back from a young age, native Delawareans and UD students Grace DiGiacomo and Lauria Tana-Dawson knew they wanted careers that made a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Through the University of Delaware, they found their path in the people-centered, mission-focused human services major. As part …
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Research Spotlight: Mellissa S. Gordon
August 19, 2026
Growing up as the oldest sibling to a younger brother and sister shaped the way that University of Delaware Associate Professor Mellissa S. Gordon learned to communicate and cope with challenges. As a single parent, her mother often looked to Gordon to set an example and, over time, she found …
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