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For the Record, Aug. 29, 2025
Article by UDaily staff | August 29, 2025
University of Delaware community reports new honors, presentations, publications, service, appointments
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Bird conservation
Article by Katie Peikes | August 29, 2025
UD graduate students study birds of concern to help their populations bounce back
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Real-world experience right on campus
Article by Karen B. Roberts | August 29, 2025
Spin-In students develop training tool for drawing blood

About UD

The University of Delaware is committed to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research and service.
From its roots as a private academy in 1743, the institution today is a research-intensive, technologically advanced university with global impact. Come join us.
OUR STORY
Our alumni tell our story of achievement -- from the first class that included three signers of the Declaration of Independence and a signer of the Constitution to a Nobel Prize-winning scientist, a Tony Award-winning choreographer and the president of the United States.
Our distinguished faculty includes internationally known authors, scientists and artists. State-of-the-art facilities support UD’s academic, research and service activities.
Campus life is welcoming -- enriched by distinguished guest speakers, NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics, 300-plus engaged student organizations, concerts and other arts and cultural activities.
In addition to our vibrant main campus in Newark, UD has locations across the state -- in Wilmington, Dover, Georgetown and Lewes.
A thriving study-abroad program and expanding international partnerships further enhance our students’ education as global citizens.
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Bird conservation
Article by Katie Peikes | August 29, 2025
UD graduate students study birds of concern to help their populations bounce back
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Missions to accomplish
Article by Adam S. Kamras and Cori Burcham | August 27, 2025
UD’s newest grad students share goals
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Back-to-school jitters
Article by Jessica Henderson | August 26, 2025
Experts from the College of Education and Human Development share research and guidance for supporting children as they reach new K-12 milestones
One of the oldest universities in the United States,
the University of Delaware traces its roots to 1743.
The school’s first name was Newark College,
later becoming Delaware College.
In 1921, it was officially named
the University of Delaware.
In 2017, we continue to grow - establishing ourselves as a top
institution that is leaving its mark in
Delaware and across the globe.

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