The diamond. Formed from the basic building blocks of life on Earth — carbon atoms — bonded together in a stable, crystalline structure, which when cleaved by an expert hand, reflects light with a multifaceted brilliance. Prized since ancient times for its beauty and indestructability, the diamond has come to symbolize commitment and lasting value. 

Delaware is nicknamed the Diamond State because Thomas Jefferson once remarked that the state was the jewel of the Eastern Seaboard. We have chosen the diamond as the motif for this report because the University of Delaware is one of the most valuable assets of the Diamond State.

Not only does the University provide a world-class education for its students, Delaware residents and nonresidents alike, it serves as a major employer and economic engine for the state. Our graduates emerge ready to serve the state, the nation, and the world. Our research and innovation stimulate new economic development and prestige for Delaware.

We invite you to read our Diamond Report to learn more about the economic impact of the University of Delaware and how we play a vital role in the lives of all Delawareans as well as beyond our borders. For even more in-depth information, visit the following links:

UD Path to Prominence™ Strategic Plan
Learn about UD’s plans for future academic growth and development.

Office of the President
Learn more about Patrick T. Harker and his leadership of the University of Delaware.

Office of the Vice President for Finance
Review UD's financial statements.

Office of Institutional Research and Planning
Read reports such as the UD Economic Impact Study and the UD Career Plans Study, which details post-graduation placement of undergraduates, as well as retention and graduation rates.