Students & Alumni News

The University of Delaware community is deeply saddened to share the loss of Raymond (Ray) Patt, a fifth-year doctoral student in the College of Education and Human Development, Graduate College. He passed away on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at the age of 26. Raymond Patt During his time at UD, …

The bustling back-to-school season is often an exciting time as teachers and students prepare for a new academic year and return to their favorite fall activities. But this transitionary period can also be a stressful one, as people adopt new routines, join new school communities or establish new goals. For …

It is one of the largest and most robust early childhood education centers in the state. It is also a “living-learning laboratory” for hundreds of UD students interested in strengthening knowledge, health and wellness for Delaware’s youngest citizens. For 20 years now, the University of Delaware’s Early Learning Center (ELC), has provided …

As the summer season comes to an end, undergraduates across the country are preparing an exciting move to the University of Delaware and other college campuses. For many freshmen, this transition marks the first time that they will live away from home, which brings both new opportunities and challenges.  Victoria …

The University of Delaware’s Symposium of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity hits another highwater mark this year with a record 561 students participating in its 15th anniversary event. The 2024 symposium runs from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, at the Patrick Harker Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering (ISE) …

Read the latest on CEHD faculty, staff and programs featured in news publications. July 2024 Cellphone Pouches to be Piloted at Schools Across Delaware (Kenneth Shores, Yahoo! News, July 25) For Illinois students, the promises of for-profit colleges often ring hollow (Dominique Baker, Marketplace, July 23) Woman Can’t Understand The …

Perhaps the University of Delaware’s newest graduates haven’t yet been named Super Bowl MVP, but they’ve certainly accomplished so much during their time at UD … with infinite possibilities ahead. Blue Hen pride was overflowing at Delaware Stadium as UD celebrated its newest class of graduates at the annual Commencement Ceremony on …

On May 23, the University of Delaware College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) celebrated 381 degree candidates in the fields of education and human development at its 2024 Convocation ceremony at UD’s Field House. The ceremony recognized the participants of the Career and Life Studies Certificate program as well …

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 …

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 …