Alumni & Friends
Science in service to society
Alumnus accelerates agricultural innovation for smallholder farmers across Africa and Asia
Arctic Ally
Alumna’s research with zoo polar bears helps to conserve wild population
Where Science Meets the Green
UD alumni, faculty and students get to work on the golf course
Growing resilience
Alumna manages a century-old garden in the face of a changing climate
Career cowboy
Alumnus Dennis Byrne embodies College of Agriculture and Natural Resources’ mission
Cultivating a legacy
Our community is strong. Our relationships sustain us. Alumni, friends, families and students of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources work together to create a lasting legacy and fulfill our land-grant mission of teaching, research and extension.
Alumni have gone on to become successful growers, agribusiness leaders, scientists and policy makers. They've conducted pioneering research that has shaped our food and our planet.
Supporters have provided the resources to get them there. With new state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities on the horizon, your gift today will impact student success for decades to come.
Be a part of our story.
Alumni in the news
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Science in service to society
October 22, 2026 | Article by Molly Schafer | Photos courtesy of Joe CorneliusAlumnus Joe Cornelius accelerates agricultural innovation for smallholder farmers across Africa and Asia as CEO of Gates Ag One. -
Accelerating STEM education
September 15, 2026 | Written by Molly SchaferAcross the globe, STEM-related fields are among the fastest-growing career paths but while the field is growing, the supply of highly qualified STEM teachers is shrinking. Animal science students fill a critical need for secondary STEM educators through the University of Delaware's STEM Education 4+1 accelerated degree. -
Arctic ally
September 01, 2026 | Written by Molly SchaferPolar bears are synonymous with wildlife conservation. Their reliance on imperiled Arctic sea ice perfectly illustrates the impact of a warming climate. In zoos, the charismatic megafauna rank among the top attractions. With the help of researchers like University of Delaware College of Agriculture and Natural Resources alumna Erin Curry, these zoo bears play an important role in the conservation of their wild brethren
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