Growing crops and careers
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Cultivating a career in agriculture
May 22, 2025 | Written by Nya WynnKaitlyn Bradley, a senior agriculture and natural resources major at the University of Delaware, found that her hands-on experiences on farms and in the livestock industry come together with economics to bridge the gap between agricultural sales and what farmers actually need. -
Rethinking food systems
May 21, 2025 | Written by Nya WynnMany students seeking careers in agriculture grew up on or near a farm, but for Evyn Appel, a senior honors sustainable food systems major and the 2025 convocation speaker, an interest in food systems grew while living in Philadelphia. She was surrounded by not only fantastic restaurants and international flavor, but also the food system problems and its lack of access and affordability. She is motivated to find solutions. -
UD’s animal science graduate degree paves a path to veterinary school
May 12, 2025 | Written by Molly SchaferWhen Lexi Roloson decided to become a veterinarian, she had a problem: it was her senior year of college, and she had not completed the coursework or work experience required for competitive veterinary school applications. UD’s non-thesis M.S. in animal science provided the solution. The degree allowed Roloson to gain the necessary experience inside and outside the classroom, and start saving animals before she even received her diploma.
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Riding with technology
University of Delaware students enrolled in AGRI 130 spent their third Saturday field trip driving specialized farm equipment (combine and tractor) equipped with precision agriculture. With prices exceeding in some cases more than three-quarters of a million dollars, it was a unique hands-on experience.
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There are a number of opportunities for our undergraduate and graduate students to be honored for their scholarship and service during their time at the University of Delaware. Students are encouraged to explore financial resources to help pay for college including a select number of UD endowments, an external scholarship listing, and scholarship search engines.
Additional funding
UD applicants are reviewed for merit scholarships upon admittance. Look through a select number of UD endowments, an external scholarship listing, and scholarship search engines.
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