_800x420.jpg "Laura Carlson (left) was formally inaugurated as the University of Delaware’s 29th president in a tradition-filled ceremony on The Green on Friday, April 17. Angela Downin (right), vice president, general counsel and university secretary, carries the University’s mace, a symbol of power and authority that signifies the dignity of an institution.")
Laura Carlson inaugurated as UD’s 29th president
_800x420.jpg "Creating Carlson’s inauguration gala dress was a team effort. From left to right, Julia Walton, Lily Guilbault, John Wargins, Laura Carlson, Adriana Gorea, Katya Roelse and Casey Tyler.")
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