Sports Stories

IWLCA regional team
UD's Caitlin McCartney and Angela Biciocchi have been named to the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association all-region team.
Fischer honored
UD's Jim Fischer, who has devoted more than 30 years to the track and field community in the state, has been inducted into the Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame.
Football scholars cited
Twelve members of the UD football team have been named academic all-conference by the Colonial Athletic Association.
NCAA track and field
Sophomore hurdler Latoya James will represent UD at the NCAA East Regionals to be held this week in Jacksonville, Fla.
CAA baseball honors
Five UD baseball players have been recognized by the Colonial Athletic Association, with Corey Crispell and Alex Maruri named second team All-CAA.
National Lacrosse League MVP
John Grant, who led UD to the 1999 NCAA quarterfinals in men's lacrosse, has been named the National Lacrosse League most valuable player.
Signs with Packers
UD offensive lineman Shea Allard has signed a free agent contract with the Green Bay Packers.
CAA rookie of week
UD freshman outfielder Joe Giacchino has been named the Colonial Athletic Association baseball rookie of the week.
Volleyball Spring Fling
The University of Delaware volleyball team held its third annual Spring Fling tournament May 5 on the grass in front of Delaware Stadium.
Outstanding athletes
UD soccer All-American Evans Frimpong and CAA champion javelin thrower Jillian Seamon have been named the UD Alumni Association outstanding athletes of 2011-12.
Dad Vail men's results
The University of Delaware men's crew posted impressive finishes at the 74th Aberdeen Dad Vail Regatta, with top performances in the lightweight events.
Blue Hens win silver
The University of Delaware Collegiate Figure Skating Team took second place at the 2012 Intercollegiate Figure Skating Nationals held last month.
Matthias golf honors
UD's Greg Matthias has been named second team All-Colonial Athletic Association in men's golf.
Dad Vail
The UD women's rowing team closed out the 2012 campaign at the Aberdeen Dad Vail Regatta in Philadelphia, with the novice eights taking fourth place.
Math disorder dyscalculia affects up to 7 percent of all students

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, May 21, 2012

Nancy Jordan, professor of education, discussed the screening tool she devised to root out math disabilities, including dyscalculia, described as the mathematics version of dyslexia.

A student perspective: generational differences in news use

Huffington Post, May 21, 2012

Lindsay Hoffman, assistant professor of communication, a regular blogger for the site, posted the work of UD student, Tywan Brooks.  Brooks wrote about a disconnect in the media used by different generations.

Child care cost hikes derailing women's careers

MSNBC.com, May 16, 2012

Martha Buell, professor of human development and family studies, commented on the cost of child care and related policy decisions.

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