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Joseph Trainor named Biden School dean
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Applying research to address social challenges
Named for the 46th president of the United States, the Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy and Administration at the University of Delaware prepares students with the knowledge, skills and values necessary to engage in research and public service activities to improve the quality of life in communities around the world.
Biden School News
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Joseph Trainor named Biden School dean
June 30, 2026 | Written by UDaily StaffUD alumnus to lead highly ranked school -
JMU launches national network to strengthen civic discourse on college campuses
October 14, 2026 | Written by JMU NewsMadison Center for Civic Engagement leads national Faculty Fellows program aimed at building the next generation of civic dialogue leaders across the country. -
Turning data into solutions
September 28, 2026 | Written by Sophonie MilordUD research helps shape housing policy and expand solutions for homelessness in Delaware -
Biden School at the 2026 NASPAA Global Conference
September 25, 2026 | Written by Biden School StaffFaculty from the Biden School will present their work in Seattle, WA, at the 2026 NASPAA Global Conference
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