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Nutrition fuels nursing
Article by Amy Cherry | February 24, 2025
Nutrition shaped alumna’s journey—as a dancer, as a UD student, and now as a nurse
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In Memoriam: Jeffrey Jordan
Article by UDaily staff | February 24, 2025
Campus community remembers long-time philosophy professor, Faculty Senate president
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Adventure abroad
Article by Amy Cherry | February 21, 2025
Cultural immersion and physical activity in New Zealand study abroad shape UD students’ careers
About UD
The University of Delaware is committed to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research and service.
From its roots as a private academy in 1743, the institution today is a research-intensive, technologically advanced university with global impact. Come join us.
OUR STORY
Our alumni tell our story of achievement -- from the first class that included three signers of the Declaration of Independence and a signer of the Constitution to a Nobel Prize-winning scientist, a Tony Award-winning choreographer and the president of the United States.
Our distinguished faculty includes internationally known authors, scientists and artists. State-of-the-art facilities support UD’s academic, research and service activities.
Campus life is welcoming -- enriched by distinguished guest speakers, NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics, 300-plus engaged student organizations, concerts and other arts and cultural activities.
In addition to our vibrant main campus in Newark, UD has locations across the state -- in Wilmington, Dover, Georgetown and Lewes.
A thriving study-abroad program and expanding international partnerships further enhance our students’ education as global citizens.
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Explore international opportunities
Article by Grace Kearns | February 21, 2025
UD’s Study Abroad Fair will feature information about upcoming study abroad programs
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Nutrition fuels nursing
Article by Amy Cherry | February 24, 2025
Nutrition shaped alumna’s journey—as a dancer, as a UD student, and now as a nurse
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Advancing lung research
Article by Karen B. Roberts | February 19, 2025
3D-printed lung model helps researchers study aerosol deposition in the lungs
One of the oldest universities in the United States,
the University of Delaware traces its roots to 1743.
The school’s first name was Newark College,
later becoming Delaware College.
In 1921, it was officially named
the University of Delaware.
In 2017, we continue to grow - establishing ourselves as a top
institution that is leaving its mark in
Delaware and across the globe.
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