UD football players welcomed international students for a Football 101 experience, offering a look inside the sport and sparking new connections through teamwork and curiosity. Read more: brnw.ch/21wXGy9

UD welcomed Lieutenant Governor Kyle Evans Gay as “Dean for a Day,” giving her a firsthand look at how our students, research and clinics are driving health innovation in Delaware. From cutting-edge simulation to community care, it was a day of collaboration, learning and impact. brnw.ch/21wXBES

Five University of Delaware professors have been named to @clarivate.com's 2025 list of Highly Cited Researchers — an international designation that recognizes scholars whose publications rank among the top 1% in citations worldwide. Learn more about their impact: brnw.ch/21wXqNh

If you're a bird, bee or butterfly, you're always looking for a good meal. Em Beauchamp, a University of Delaware senior, wants to be sure they're eating something safe. Learn more about her research: brnw.ch/21wXgEF

Student Spotlight: After finding a “home” in our #schoolpsychology program, grad student Lauren Dombrowski shares their commitment to supporting #LGBTQ+ youth in Delaware schools, drawing on personal experience and strengths of @udelaware.bsky.social’s program: www.cehd.udel.edu/graduate-stu...

In a world saturated with headlines, these Blue Hens remind us why storytelling still matters. brnw.ch/21wX2u6

As the world’s faith in journalism falters, UD-trained reporters are rising to meet the moment — challenging disinformation, defending democracy and rebuilding trust in the truth. Explore how UD alumni are redefining storytelling in the latest issue of UD Magazine: brnw.ch/21wWUJq

UD researcher Melissa Melby found that menopause symptoms may not be as gender-specific as we think. Only 3 symptoms differed by sex—and all were higher in men. This World Menopause Day (Oct. 18), rethink what you thought you knew. Read More: brnw.ch/21wWJGm

LGBTQ+ youth in Delaware are facing significantly higher rates of mental health symptoms and substance use compared to their peers. Assistant Professor @ericlayland.bsky.social, from @udcehd.bsky.social, is helping uncover why. 📰: brnw.ch/21wWIs4

Is it possible to improve the nutritional value of staple crops? UD researchers, with Rodale Institute and @stroudcenter.bsky.social, found that adding beneficial bacteria to spring wheat boosted its protein content. A promising step toward more nutritious, sustainable crops. 🌾 📰: brnw.ch/21wWGqg

University of Delaware biomedical engineer Jason Gleghorn is developing cutting-edge organ-on-a-chip models, about the size of two postage stamps, that offer a faster, less-expensive way to study disease and to develop pharmaceutical targets. Learn more: brnw.ch/21wWqzp

CEHD alum @hojunglee.bsky.social is shaping education policy. As @udelaware.bsky.social’s first doctoral grad in education and social policy and now a postdoc at Rice University, her work on equity earned recognition as a 2025 @appam.bsky.social Fellow. Read more: www.cehd.udel.edu/bridging-pol...

UD is using nature to fight a deadly type of cancer. Chemistry professor William Chain and his lab have invented a way to create a molecule found in guava plants that is known to fight liver cancer, opening doors to cheaper, more accessible treatments. 🌱💪 brnw.ch/21wWgwF

The Delaware Center for Cognitive Aging Research at UD has received $13.1 million from the Delaware Community Foundation to advance Alzheimer’s prevention research. 📰: brnw.ch/21wVOMD

“I fell in love with nutrition," says UD alumna Annie Antonov, who switched her major to nutrition and medical sciences after taking a Nutrition Concepts course. After graduating last May, she became a clinical research coordinator and lab safety officer at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Ohio.

University of Delaware graduate students are studying birds of conservation concern to help their populations recover. The data they uncover could guide future efforts to protect and manage these vulnerable species.

About 4,000 first-year students moved into their rooms in University of Delaware residence halls on Saturday, Aug. 23. Welcome home, Blue Hens. 📰: www.udel.edu/udaily/2025/...

Hundreds of undergraduate students have spent the summer on research and creative projects at the University of Delaware. They’ll share their insights Thursday, Aug. 14, at UD’s 16th annual Symposium for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity.

University of Delaware alumna Stacy Wolff has spent 14 years teaching the lifecycle of this imperiled insect. Her metamorphosis, from researcher to educator, makes her uniquely suited to fostering thoughtful scientific inquiry among elementary school students.

University of Delaware senior Samantha Melanson, a wildlife ecology and conservation major, is studying the behavior and nesting habits of the diamondback terrapin at an outdoor research site located in her hometown of Barnegat Light, New Jersey.

U.S. fashion companies and brands are rethinking their sourcing strategies in response to the Trump administration’s tariff and trade policies, according to new research by UD fashion professor Sheng Lu.

University of Delaware junior Paige Burchell, an Honors student from Jamison, Pennsylvania, is learning about the mathematical modeling that goes into weather and climate forecasting this summer, as she researches the wind profiles of tropical cyclones.

“I want to build community and help tell stories that matter,” says UD alumna Rachael Dubinsky, whose journey from agriculture to art led to her mural Purple Haze rising above the Massachusetts Turnpike. Now, she serves as Senior Communications Manager for Massachusetts College of Art and Design. 🎨🌾

Exercising should be a priority year-round, but summer heat can challenge that commitment and make it harder to meet your daily step goal. Daniel White, UD associate professor of physical therapy, offers some practical tips on how to stay active and safe during the hottest months of the year.

Goal! ⚽️ University of Delaware alumna Sydney Kehoe is an apparel designer at Nike and was part of the team that created the kits for 16 national women’s soccer teams, including the 2025 Euro tournament finalists England and Spain.

A course taught by UD professor Matt Kinservik gave Delaware K-12 teachers insight into digital distraction, disinformation and how generative AI is making the problems worse for students.

Donald Sparks, Unidel S. Hallock duPont Chair in Soil and Environmental Chemistry emeritus, will be honored with the Urey Award in Prague for his outstanding contributions to geochemistry.

With the launch of the First State AI Institute, which will be led by Prof. Sunita Chandrasekaran, the University of Delaware will advance an open, human-centered vision of AI — one rooted in transparency, accountability and the public good.

UD is diligently working to enhance infrastructure and support available to campus innovators. Campus and industry experts recently gathered at the FinTech Innovation Hub on UD’s Science, Technology and Advanced Research Campus to share experiences on turning research into real-world solutions.

A new study from the University of Delaware and Columbia University looked at plastic bag bans and fees in jurisdictions across the United States to gauge their effectiveness.

Personal trainer, published author and proud Blue Hen Shaun Zetlin returned to campus earlier this spring to share his journey of emotional fitness.

Don't miss your chance to get a first look at images of the universe taken by the new Vera C. Rubin Observatory, which has the planet’s largest digital camera, as they are revealed and hear from the University of Delaware researchers involved in the project on Monday, June 23.

🚀 The University of Delaware is at the forefront of research that powers real-world solutions. At UD Day in D.C., students and faculty showcased innovative projects to federal leaders, highlighting how UD research addresses today’s most pressing challenges. 💡🔬

Jillian Trabulsi, chair of the University of Delaware’s Department of Health Behavior and Nutrition Sciences since 2021, has been named interim dean of the College of Health Sciences.

The graduating seniors from the University of Delaware’s TRIO Upward Bound Classic program are proof that with the right support, big dreams can become real-life plans.

UD alumna Maria D’Aguiar Cobb is a nationally recognized educator making an impact in Delaware and beyond. A double Blue Hen and recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching, she’s dedicated to fostering inclusive classrooms and inspiring the next generation.

The University of Delaware is now accepting nominations for the Karl W. Böer Medals, recognizing pioneering contributions to renewable energy fields.

As a little girl, Dylan Norris dreamed of becoming a doctor. Now, as the first University of Delaware undergraduate student to complete ChristianaCare’s Achieving Competency Today (ACT) course, that dream is one big step closer.

William H. Matthaeus, the Martin A. Pomerantz Chair in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Delaware, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, which is considered one of the most prestigious honors a scientist can receive.

By day, Class of 2023 UD accounting grad Daniel Wallen works at SL Green Realty in NYC. By night, he returns to his lifelong passion: piano. He’ll be performing at Carnegie Hall on June 5.

At 19, Dylan Marx, a communication major, is the youngest student in the University of Delaware's Class of 2025. Marx completed his bachelor’s degree in two years.

Congratulations to the University of Delaware Class of 2025!

Ben Levine, a graduating environmental science major with a concentration in ecoscience and a minor in marine science, made the most of his time at UD—serving on the UDance executive board and interning with the Bioma Sea Turtle Project, where he researched nesting sea turtles in Costa Rica.

The University of Delaware will recognize six individuals with the awarding of honorary degrees at the University’s Commencement ceremony on May 24.

Evyn Appel, a senior honors sustainable food systems major, works to understand issues in the food system through her research on the stigma surrounding food insecurity and food pantries, investigating how, or if, federal nutrition assistance and emergency food programs are working to combat stigma.

Get to know Isabella Haigney and Grace Mahony, the 2025 recipients of the Emalea Pusey Warner and Alexander J. Taylor Sr. Awards for Outstanding Seniors.

UD senior Sarah Garner (center) was the second author on a scientific paper published in April, based on her work as a research assistant in the lab of biology professor Molly Sutherland (right). Garner credits mentorship by doctoral student Alicia Kreiman (left) and Sutherland for her success.

Chef Carl Zampini’s lemon berry pavlova won first place at the inaugural Blue Hen Bake Off, a competition inspired by the reality TV cooking show Chopped. Cake Boss Buddy Valastro and Dana Herbert of Desserts by Dana judged the contest. 📰: www.udel.edu/udaily/2025/...

William B. Farquhar, dean of the College of Health Sciences at the University of Delaware, will serve as interim University provost, effective July 1, incoming Interim President Laura Carlson announced today.

UD senior Altaf Bacchus, who will earn an honors bachelor of chemical engineering degree and a minor in biochemical engineering this month, is one of three UD students and alumni who have won prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Student Research Fellowship Program awards for 2025.