UD is nationally ranked, with award-winning faculty, a beautiful, vibrant campus, and opportunities to change the world in our campus labs and classrooms, or through internship and study abroad programs around the globe.
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INSPIRING UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARS
THE MOTH DEFENDER
UD senior Em Beauchamp spent the summer researching how pesticides affect foliage. Working under the guidance of renowned UD ecologist Douglas Tallamy, Beauchamp studied a population of Io moth caterpillars to see how they fared if pesticide residues were present on their food sources. -
INSPIRING UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARS
HOW PRACTICE AFFECTS PERCEPTION
University of Delaware senior April Kwon combined her passion for music and neuroscience as a double major in applied music (viola) and cognitive science. A dedicated musician, Kwon spent the summer researching how musical training impacts brain activity and sensory perception, working under the guidance of neuroscientist Stuart McCaughey to explore the connections between sound, skill, and the brain. -
INSPIRING UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARS
SNACK ATTACK COMING? MEET YOUR NEXT CRUNCH
UD junior Brandon Tang is helping turn locally grown lima beans into the next big puffed snack. The mechanical engineering major is working with an extruder machine to optimize the puffing process. With health-conscious consumers driving demand for plant-based snacks, Tang’s work could lead to a protein-packed, fiber-rich treat made from one of Delaware’s top crops.
The Power of the pen
Blue Hen Journalists Confront a Volatile Moment in Media
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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.
From national newsrooms to local beats, Blue Hens are proving that storytelling still has the power to inform, connect and change the world — no cape required.
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From the cliffs of St. Thomas to The New York Times, journalist and filmmaker Peter Bailey (Class of ’02) has made it his life’s work to illuminate the overlooked stories of the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Through his documentaries and Yellow Cedar Media, Bailey is reclaiming narratives of resilience, beauty and community — proving that when you own your story, you reclaim your power.
UD Among Best in the Nation
The quality of a University of Delaware education continues to earn national recognition. UD has been ranked #43 among the top public schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
“I am honored to begin my service as Interim President of the University of Delaware. Since coming here three years ago, I have fallen in love with this special place.
As a connected community of faculty, staff, students, administrators, alumni and friends, we are OneUD, and the journey ahead of us will be one big team effort with an important role for everyone.
I know we are up to the task.”
- Interim President Laura Carlson
