Students & Alumni News

University of Delaware women’s basketball alumna Elena Delle Donne will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2026, the organization announced today. She will be the first Fightin’ Blue Hen to be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. The …

Imane Ngassa, a sophomore operations management major, enrolled in Summer Session courses at the University of Delaware last summer, and she plans to enroll again this year. “Sometimes it’s hard to be motivated to learn at the beginning of fall and spring semesters,” she said. “Continuous learning is how I …

With specialized training in human development, human services and social systems, social workers are uniquely positioned to support communities in times of crisis or challenging life changes. With its master of social work program (MSW) and community outreach, the University of Delaware College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) works …

As principal of Springer Middle School and the recipient of the 2026 Delaware Principal of the Year Award, University of Delaware alumnus Sterling Seemans has built a meaningful career in school leadership. But instead of touting these achievements, Seemans approaches each day with humility, gratitude and a deep respect for …

During Women’s History Month, University of Delaware Associate Professor Lauren P. Bailes is taking a closer look at why males continue to outnumber females in school leadership roles, despite equivalent years of experience. “To our knowledge, this is the first study that examines assistant principals’ applications when they are still …

Drawing from his experience as a college student affairs educator, University of Delaware Assistant Professor Jarett Haley has focused his research program on understanding students’ experiences in student affairs and other higher education contexts. With two new grants from the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators and the American College …

Nancy C. Jordan, Dean Family Endowed Chair of Education and professor at the University of Delaware, has dedicated her career to helping young students develop early number sense and fractions understanding through research grounded in the science of how children learn. Now, with a new $1.2 million grant from the …

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 …

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 …

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 …