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UD receives $6 million in research funding on best practices for how coastal communities can combat sea level rise

September 13, 2024 Written by Dante LaPenta | Illustration by Jeff Chase

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Small changes, big impact

October 21, 2025 | Written by Nya Wynn | Photos of Evan Krape and Katie Young, courtesy of Carl Nelson-Poteet

Holding an undergraduate degree in energy and environmental policy and environmental studies, Carl Nelson-Poteet next pursued a master’s in Water Science and Policy. His thesis on the effects of temperature defaults on energy and water consumption can be applied to evaluate sustainability efforts at colleges and universities. At the same time, his work with the Office of Sustainability and the CEAE mentoring network helps to keep students interested in sustainability.
Cochran scholars lecture series launches Oct. 16

October 08, 2025 | Written by Office of Development and Alumni Relations

Kofi Britwum, University of Delaware assistant professor of farm management and agricultural economics, is among three John and Patricia Cochran Scholar awardees who will discuss their research in sessions at Trabant University Center Theater this month. Britwum’s Oct. 30 talk is titled "Unpacking the Eggs: What We Believe, Know, and Pay for Different Kinds of Eggs".
New undergraduate major: Sports performance analytics

August 29, 2025 | Written by Nya Wynn

The University of Delaware’s newest undergraduate programs, sports performance analytics, is now accepting new students. The new major includes extensive coursework in statistical analysis and predictive modeling to give students the foundational skills needed to excel in a performance analytics setting. However, the new program also has an experiential learning requirement with the already well-established internship program with UD Athletics. This unique opportunity gives students a chance to learn the theoretical and practical sides of sports performance analytics.