In Memoriam: Jerome R. Lewis
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Named for the 46th president of the United States, the Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy and Administration at the University of Delaware prepares students with the knowledge, skills and values necessary to engage in research and public service activities to improve the quality of life in communities around the world.
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In Memoriam: Jerome R. Lewis
December 19, 2025 | Written by UDaily StaffFor over 50 years, Jerome Lewis, founding director of the Institute for Public Administration, helped build UD’s nationally recognized public affairs programs in the Biden School and advanced public service across Delaware. -
Two Binghamton students earned spots in a prestigious national civil dialogue program
December 12, 2025 | Written by Emma Young | BingUNewsHosted by the SNF Ithaca Initiative at the University of Delaware’s Biden School, the SNF-funded initiative brought together student leaders from 53 campuses across the United States.
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Biden School alumni are a community of problem solvers and “fixers” committed to helping communities here in Delaware, the nation, and around the world. Our alumni work in academia, politics, government, law, policy, activism, non-profits and the private sector.
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Elected Official. Nonprofit Executive Director. Health Policy Researcher. Community Planner.
These are just a few examples of the positions filled by alumni of the Biden School programs. You bring the issues and causes you care about, we provide tools, support, and opportunities to help you make an impact.
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