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Article by Hilary Douwes | October 22, 2026

UD study shows young adults remember health information from influencers, strangers on social media
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Article by Jessica Henderson | October 21, 2026

New UD research finds that kindergarten redshirting and retention shifted during the COVID-19 pandemic
Freezer swap drives energy savings

Article by Tabitha Groh | October 16, 2026

Research Office leads charge to replace old freezers across campus

Fighting food waste

Article by Katie Peikes | October 15, 2026

University of Delaware researchers use black soldier fly larvae to keep food scraps out of landfills
Freezer swap drives energy savings

Article by Tabitha Groh | October 16, 2026

Research Office leads charge to replace old freezers across campus
Plant biology breakthrough

Article by Karen B. Roberts | October 13, 2026

UD-developed method helps researchers study proteins involved in plant health, disease