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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.

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Faculty Job Posting: Visiting Assistant Professor

November 20, 2024 | Written by Biden School Staff

The Joseph R. Biden Jr. School of Public Policy and Administration at the University of Delaware is seeking applications for a two-year visiting assistant professor, to begin summer or fall 2025.
Advancing Asian American visibility

January 08, 2025 | Written by Kelly Cofrancisco

Senior public policy major Devin Jiang reflects on his time at UD Biden School and efforts to support Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in Delaware
Spring Semester 2025 at the Biden School

January 06, 2025 | Written by Biden School Staff

Course details for Spring Semester 2025 at the UD Biden School.

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.

ALUMNI spotlights

Devin Jiang, a senior public policy major in the Joseph R. Biden, JR. School of Public Policy and Administration, was involved in passing three bills in the Delaware State Legislature to support Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) initiatives.

Advancing Asian American visibility

Featured Stories

From left, UD Biden School Dean Joseph Trainor, award recipients Bryan Shupe and Sarah McBride, Biden Institute chair Valerie Biden Owens and Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Ithaca Initiative director Timothy Shaffer.

Lessons in civility

From left, Governor John Carney, award recipient Tracey Quillen Carney, and Valerie Biden Owens, namesake of the Woman of Power and Purpose Award.

First Spouse of Delaware earns honor

UD continues to produce influential leaders

Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Ithaca Visiting Fellow Jack Kennedy Schlossberg joined Valerie Biden Owens, chair of the Biden Institute at the University of Delaware, on Oct. 18 for the special event “Gen Z Impact: Your Vote Matters” held in Mitchell Hall.

Civil discourse during an election year

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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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