As one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the country, the University of Delaware combines tradition and innovation, offering students a rich heritage along with the latest instructional and research technology. The University of Delaware has a strong commitment to graduate education through teaching and research. The University is committed to creating an educational community that is intellectually, culturally and socially diverse, enriched by contributions and full participation of persons from many different backgrounds. In addition to full-time and part-time educational opportunities, the University offers a rich array of public lectures, exhibitions, performances, service programs and athletic competitions.

The University of Delaware is a land-grant, sea-grant, space-grant and urban-grant institution. Midway between Philadelphia and Baltimore, the main campus is located in Newark, Delaware, a suburban community of 30,000. The campus is a place of beauty. In recent years, special enhancements have included renovations to classrooms, laboratories and virtually every building on campus. The Green is the center of the historic campus (left) and the Mentor's Circle welcomes students and guests to the campus (above).

Research at the University of Delaware:  Welcome to a World of Discovery

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