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Texas flood aftermath
Article by Tracey Bryant | July 28, 2025
UD graduate student brings back difficult lessons from Texas flood disaster
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Shark scientists
Article by Adam Thomas | July 28, 2025
UD study uses sharks as mobile researchers to take measurements throughout the ocean
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For the Record, July 24, 2025
Article by UDaily staff | July 24, 2025
University of Delaware community reports new presentations, publications

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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Fueling research careers
Article by Amy Cherry | July 22, 2025
Hands-on biotech training at UD opens doors to elite cancer research labs
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Finding history, healing families
Article by Hilary Douwes | July 21, 2025
Faculty support allows communication major to pursue a personal passion in a science-based internship
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Insect discovery hub
Article by Nya Wynn | July 21, 2025
UD’s Insect Research Collection provides Solomon Hendrix the tools to turn a passion for identifying insects into a future in entomological discovery
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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