UD announces new Data Science Institute and founding director
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Making a difference during spring break
More than 500 University of Delaware students this year participated in Alternative Spring Break programs from Maine to Kentucky.
We're on these trips and these experiences getting educated, both on who we are and how we can better impact the world.
UD Class of 2020
We're on these trips and these experiences getting educated, both on who we are and how we can better impact the world.
UD Class of 2020
Faculty spotlight
Dan Leathers
Professor, College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment
Dan Leathers, professor in the Department of Geography, is an expert in meteorology and climatology who is known for mentoring students and serving as a social connector between UD and partners across the state and nation.
As Delaware’s State Climatologist, Leathers serves a pivotal role in assisting state officials and emergency managers with decision-making tools to ensure public safety during significant natural hazards. He also directs UD’s Center for Environmental Monitoring & Analysis, a statewide resource for environmental, atmospheric and remote sensing data.
Leathers, who celebrates 30 years of teaching this year, recently served as president of the American Association of State Climatologists. His research interests include understanding the role snow cover plays in the global climate system, how natural and human induced land-surface changes influence regional climates, and more.
France month at UD
The University of Delaware is celebrating the 95th anniversary of founding the first study abroad program in the United States by paying homage to the culture, cuisine and contributions of France
Investing in the future
The University of Delaware is committed to building and strengthening partnerships to solve society's greatest challenges and drive innovation far beyond our campus.
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Top 20
on-time graduation rate among public colleges/universities in U.S.
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$17.1 M
UD's anticipated financial aid commitment to Delaware students for 2019
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632,000
Square feet of new office, lab, collaboration space under construction at STAR Campus
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122
patents issued and 24 start-ups created since 2009 through UD research
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29%
Enrollment increase for underrepresented minority
Delawareans since 2013 -
$143.5 M
in sponsored research projects at UD for 2017, among top 3% worldwide
Ud's seven colleges
