In the News: Roberta Michnick Golinkoff
May 28, 2024
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 …
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Future Leaders and Innovators
May 28, 2024
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 …
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Today, UD. Tomorrow, the World
May 24, 2024
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 …
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In the News: Roderick L. Carey
May 24, 2024
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 …
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Faculty Promotions Announced
May 16, 2024
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 …
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Sharing International Stories
May 10, 2024
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 …
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CEHD For The Record: Spring 2024
May 9, 2024
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 …
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Supporting Early Childhood Education Teachers
May 6, 2024
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 …
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Using Large Language Models as a Teaching Assistant
May 6, 2024
Join University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) for a colloquium with Ryan S. Baker, professor in the learning, teaching and literacies division in the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education, on May 8, 2024 from 1:50 to 2:50 p.m. in room 205 of Willard Hall …
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Unsettled science on the long-term impact of early education
May 3, 2024
Early childhood education programs can help young children develop foundational academic and social-emotional skills, especially for children in underserved communities. However, a new article published by University of Delaware Assistant Professor Anamarie Whitaker and her co-authors argues that the science on the long-term effects of early childhood education is unsettled. …
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A Conversation with Tim Shaffer
May 3, 2024
Timothy Shaffer is a national leader in his field, UD’s inaugural Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Chair of Civil Discourse, director of the SNF Ithaca Initiative and an associate professor in CEHD’s School of Education. What he does, in theory, is simple: he teaches people how to talk. In practice, it’s …
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Preparing for Convocation 2024
May 2, 2024
Graduation week at UD consists of a number of ceremonies. Graduates are welcome (and encouraged) to participate in their individual ceremonies as well as UD Commencement. Separate tickets are required for each event for both degree candidates and guests. Convocation is a personalized ceremony for our College. Unlike UD’s Commencement ceremony the …
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