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Top marks for UD graduate programs
The Biden School
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.
The Biden School is proud to be in the top 10% of public affairs graduate programs in the United States, ranking #25 overall in the U.S. News and World Report rankings of top graduate schools, our highest placement to date.
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Top marks for UD graduate programs
April 07, 2026 | Written by UDaily StaffBiden School ranked in the top 10% of public affairs graduate programs by U.S. News and World Report -
How can colleges teach students to have challenging conversations?
May 13, 2026 | Written by Danielle McLean | Higher Ed DiveAs some institutions try to clamp down on classroom discussion, others are providing students with skills to discuss difficult subjects with their classmates. Read more about the report written by April Bleske-Rechek and published by the SNF Ithaca Initiative about the impact of Unify America on students. -
UD’s Delaware Center for Civics Education Hosts Mock Second Continental Congress
May 11, 2026 | Written by Sophonie MilordLeaders of UD’s Delaware Center for Civics Education (DCCE) hosted a Mock Second Continental Congress organized as part of the Delaware 250 commemorative events. -
SNF Ithaca Student Leader Spotlight: Sophie Douglas
May 07, 2026 | Written by Jackie DiehlMeet Sophie Douglas, a 2025-2026 SNF Ithaca Student Leader! Sophie is a Political Science major with a concentration in Global Politics and minors in Public Policy and Political Communication.
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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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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