CEHD Ranked Best Graduate School for Education
March 30, 2021
The education graduate programs within University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) have been recognized by US News and World Report as among the best in the nation. This year, CEHD ranked at 28 out of 277 colleges and universities, significantly jumping ahead from last year’s ranking of 47. US News and …
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Humanizing Research
March 23, 2021
It’s more important than ever for scientists to clearly yet casually communicate their research to the general public, suggests Valerie Earnshaw, associate professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences at the University of Delaware. Which is why she and her team of research assistants in the Stigma and …
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Story Time During the Pandemic
October 26, 2020
So please, oh please, we beg, we pray Go throw your TV set away And in its place you can install a lovely bookshelf on the wall. — Roald Dahl in his classic children’s book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Though published in 1964, Dahl’s words continue to reflect the attitudes …
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Fresh Perspective on Learning
September 18, 2020
Editor’s note: Research, community service, internships and study abroad typically make summers memorable for many University of Delaware students. While the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has sidetracked some of these activities, UD students are continuing with hundreds of remarkable projects remotely. Check out our series of profiles and stories, which also …
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Catching up with Friends 2018
December 6, 2018
Catching Up With Friends 2018 Alumni are an important part of our CEHD family. See what exciting news has been happening in their lives in 2018! Click to see past updates from classmates. 2017 2016 2014 Stay Connected During the CEHD Alumni Weekend Reception on June 1, 2018, we …
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Catching Up With Friends 2016
December 13, 2016
Catching Up With Friends 2016 Alumni are an important part of our CEHD family. See what exciting news has been happening in their lives in 2016! Click to see past updates from classmates. 2014 Stay Connected 2010’s Nikki DiGregorio, PhD ’14, was presented HDFS’ Marvin B. Sussman Dissertation Award …
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Congratulations Class of 2016!
May 31, 2016
Over Memorial Day weekend, 362 students graduated from UD’s College of Education and Human Development, with undergraduate degrees, associate of arts, CLSC certifications, master’s degrees and doctorates. Our graduates have demonstrated a commitment to making a difference in the lives of children and families, locally and around the world. They have …
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Grocery stores can incentivize healthy shopping
November 9, 2015
In the United States, 47 million people participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to ensure they have enough food on their table. To make their food dollars stretch further, they frequently grab the first thing they see on the shelf that’s on sale and satisfies their family’s preferences. Unfortunately, these alternatives …
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Incentives to purchase of healthier foods
July 27, 2015
For the 47 million Americans participating in SNAP, it’s difficult for them to put healthy food on their table. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a study in July 2014 that explored incentives designed to encourage participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to make healthier food choices. Allison Karpyn, …
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Carrots vs. Sticky Buns
August 1, 2014
Allison Karpyn, assoc. director, CRESP, co-authored a report issued through USDA that suggests low-cost, effective and easy to implement programs to encourage SNAP participants to make healthier food choices.
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