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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.

REMEMBERING JEROME LEWIS: 1939-2025

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In Memoriam: Jerome R. Lewis

For over 50 years, Jerome Lewis, founding director of the Institute for Public Administration, helped build UD’s nationally recognized public affairs programs in the Biden School and advanced public service across Delaware.

 

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  • In Memoriam: Jerome R. Lewis

    December 19, 2025 | Written by UDaily Staff
    For over 50 years, Jerome Lewis, founding director of the Institute for Public Administration, helped build UD’s nationally recognized public affairs programs in the Biden School and advanced public service across Delaware.

  • IPA Planning Services Coordinator Moderates Winter Freight Meeting

    January 12, 2026 | Written by Sophonie Milord
    Jen Reitz, planning services coordinator at IPA, moderated the 2025 Winter Freight Meeting, connecting stakeholders on freight planning programs and current research across the state.

  • Delaware Center for Civics Education Leaders Present at National Conference

    January 12, 2026 | Written by Sophonie Milord
    DCCE leaders, Fran O'Malley and Scott Abbott served on a Council of State Social Studies Specialists (CS4) panel at the National Council for the Social Studies Conference in Washington, D.C.

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ALUMNI IN ACTION

Biden School alumni are a community of problem solvers and “fixers” committed to helping communities here in Delaware, the nation, and around the world. Our alumni work in academia, politics, government, law, policy, activism, non-profits and the private sector.  

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Junior Joshua Koppel was the first Blue Hen ever to win the prestigious Scandinavian Jacob Buksti Memorial Scholarship. He is spending the spring semester on the DIS Copenhagen program, which provides him with “study tour” opportunities throughout Denmark and one week in Brussels, Belgium.
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Fifteen University of Delaware students and one Delaware State University student will work with the Delaware General Assembly through June 2025
Introducing the 2025 Legislative Fellows

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Elected Official. Nonprofit Executive Director. Health Policy Researcher. Community Planner.

These are just a few examples of the positions filled by alumni of the Biden School programs. You bring the issues and causes you care about, we provide tools, support, and opportunities to help you make an impact.

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