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University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

University of Delaware welcomes Derrick “Rick” Deadwyler Jr. as the university’s first Vice President for Public Affairs. Read the full UDaily story: brnw.ch/21x5ap4

Derrick “Rick” Deadwyler Jr. stands outdoors on the University of Delaware campus wearing a dark suit and tie, with trees and campus buildings visible behind him.

University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

University of Delaware researchers are using tagged sharks to collect ocean data that could help improve hurricane intensity predictions. Read more from Reuters: brnw.ch/21x4Qal

Scientists turn to sharks to improve hurricane predictions

From the killer shark of Jaws to the tornado-tossed predators of the Sharknado movies, films long have portrayed sharks as objects of summer fear. But when a shark cuts through the waters off the U.S...

University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

The University of Delaware will lead a new $21.5 million National Science Foundation AI Institute focused on developing human-centered AI that personalizes rehabilitation, supports clinical decision-making and improves recovery. Learn more: brnw.ch/21x4wEU

UD to Lead $21.5 Million NSF National AI Institute | UDaily

New NSF HAIC Institute Will Advance Human-AI Cooperation

University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

At UD's Lewes Campus, researchers, students and community partners are creating a living shoreline that helps reduce erosion, improve water quality and provide habitat for oysters and other marine life. Read more about this hand-on research: brnw.ch/21x4iRu

University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Nine University of Delaware students and alumni have been named 2026–27 Fulbright U.S. Student Scholars, earning one of the nation's most prestigious international academic honors. Meet this year's recipients and learn where their Fulbright journeys will take them: brnw.ch/21x4hbx

World-class scholars | UDaily

Nine UD students and alumni are named 2026-2027 Fulbright Scholars

University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

UD professor Kali Kniel, an expert in microbial food safety, joined @npr.org's All Things Considered to discuss the recent cyclosporiasis outbreaks, what consumers should know and the simple steps everyone can take to help reduce their risk. Listen to the interview: brnw.ch/21x4dee

Trying to avoid cyclosporiasis? Wash your hands, wash your produce

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Kali Kniel, professor of microbial food safety at the University of Delaware, about recent outbreaks of cyclosporiasis across the U.S.

University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

A 2025 graduate of the University of Delaware's Speech-Language Pathology master's program, Natalie Atkinson now works as a speech-language pathologist and voice specialist at the Sean Parker Institute for the Voice in New York City. Read more: brnw.ch/21x3qIK

From performer to clinician | UDaily

A passion for singing led UD alumna to a career in pediatric voice care

University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

While the world watches the World Cup, one Blue Hen is helping protect it. Meet Blue Hen Ed Klima, Class of '94, who's helping lead safety and emergency preparedness efforts for the largest FIFA World Cup in history. Read more: brnw.ch/21x3mZv

A man sits on bright red stadium-style benches inside a modern soccer-themed space. Behind him, a large wall graphic reads “Somos 26,” the slogan for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Artificial turf covers the floor, and an oversized soccer ball is prominently displayed in the foreground. Geometric light fixtures hang from the ceiling, creating a contemporary sports venue atmosphere.

University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

As the world turns its attention to the FIFA World Cup, University of Delaware faculty member Kassra Oskooii offers a unique perspective shaped by nearly 20 years of experience as a soccer referee. Read more: brnw.ch/21x3hiY

Politics and the pitch | UDaily

UD political science professor combines academics and hobby as a soccer referee

University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

A transformative $4.25 million gift from the Sherman Fairchild Foundation will help support graduate students in the Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation and preserve cultural heritage for generations to come. Read more: brnw.ch/21x3fiW

A graduate student examines a framed artwork in a conservation studio, carefully lifting a blue protective sheet from the surface. Additional artworks rest on the table in the foreground, while paintings, frames and conservation equipment fill the bright workshop space behind her.

University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

More than a dozen UD students and alumni recently attended the interment of WWII airman 2nd Lt. Jason K. Goldwater, whose aircraft was located through Project Recover. The experience was a powerful reminder that history is something we help uncover, preserve and honor. Read more: brnw.ch/21x367z

A mission beyond discovery | UDaily

After helping locate a missing WWII aircraft, UD alumni will travel to Arlington to honor the airman finally being laid to rest

University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Blue Hen alumna Ellen Herbst has been named the University of Delaware’s new executive vice president for finance and administration, effective July 1. Herbst brings 40+ years of leadership experience across higher ed, government and the corporate sector. Read more: brnw.ch/21x2UAE

University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

New research from University of Delaware geologist Jessica Warren and collaborators reveals that sections of the Gofar transform fault in the Pacific Ocean may act like natural “brakes,” helping control when and where major earthquakes occur. Read more: brnw.ch...

Composite image showing a bathymetric map of the ocean floor on the left with concentric circles representing seismic activity, and an ocean research instrument being lowered into the sea from a ship on the right under a cloudy sky at sunset.

University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

A Blue Hen means to be part of a family. Congratulations to the Class of 2026! 🎓💙💛

University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Blue Hens are helping shape America’s clean energy future. In partnership with U.S. Senator Tom Carper, the Delaware Environmental Institute launched the Carper Collaborative on Climate and Jobs, connecting climate research with workforce opportunity. Read more: brnw.ch/21x2AZ2

U.S. Senator Tom Carper speaks at a podium during the launch of the Carper Collaborative on Climate and Jobs. He wears a blue suit and striped tie while presenting in front of a large screen and indoor greenery.

University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Blue Hen alumnus Michael Williamson is leading a new era for @wrexhamafc.co.uk as CEO of the internationally recognized football club. Read more: brnw.ch/21x2onc

University of Delaware alumnus Michael Williamson stands on a soccer field holding a trophy alongside Wrexham A.F.C. owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds. Williamson smiles at the camera while Reynolds wears a red Wrexham hoodie and McElhenney wears a dark polo shirt. Stadium seating and a soccer goal are visible in the background.

University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

From knit textures to laser-cut gold sneakers, every detail of President Carlson’s inauguration gala look was intentionally designed by Blue Hen students and faculty, each element revealing something deeper. Go behind the design and see how it all came together: brnw.ch/21x1O3G

Four people pose on a blue carpet in front of a “Presidential Inauguration Celebration” backdrop. From left to right, a person in a gold sequined long-sleeve gown and gold heels; a person in a gold dress with a navy jacket; a person in a blue suit and tie; and a person in a dark, sparkly sleeveless gown holding a gold clutch. Two green potted plants frame the scene on either side.

University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

The Blue Hen community gathered on The Green yesterday to celebrate the inauguration of Dr. Laura A. Carlson as the University of Delaware’s 29th President. Read more: brnw.ch/21x1Ind

Dr. Laura A. Carlson, wearing blue academic regalia and a doctoral cap, smiles and claps while walking in an inauguration procession on a tree-lined campus pathway. Faculty in robes follow behind her, and members of a marching band play instruments along the sides as onlookers gather nearby.

University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

At the University of Delaware, researchers are tackling major environmental challenges through innovation and discovery. Read the full story: brnw.ch/21x1F4E

University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

The University of Delaware is once again ranked among the 2026 Best Graduate Schools by U.S. News & World Report! 🏆 #1 in Physical Therapy ⬆️ Chemical Engineering climbs to #7 🎓 14 programs in the Top 50 📈 Nearly one-third of programs improved this year Learn more: brnw.ch/21x1q4x

Graphic reading “UD ranked among best graduate schools by U.S. News & World Report” in bold blue, gold, and white text over an aerial view of the University of Delaware campus, featuring a central red-brick academic building and surrounding green lawns and trees.

University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

During the Chaplin Tyler Executive Leadership Lecture at Blue Hen Innovation Fest, University of Delaware alumnus Brian Feuer (Class of 1988) shared insights from his career navigating complex negotiations with Fortune 500 leaders and global decision-makers. Read more: brnw.ch/21x0CT9

Lessons from the negotiation table | UDaily

UD alumnus Brian Feuer reflects on global deal-making during Chaplin Tyler Lecture at Blue Hen Innovation Fest

University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Congratulations to Laura Desimone on her election to the National Academy of Education. Her scholarship on effective teacher professional learning and education reform has had significant impact on research, policy and practice. Read more: brnw.ch/21x0A7a

Excellence in teacher learning scholarship | UDaily

University of Delaware Professor Laura Desimone elected to the National Academy of Education

University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

From identifying real healthcare gaps to pitching award-winning solutions, first-year nursing and athletic training students put design thinking into action. Read more: brnw.ch/21x0vSE

From problem to pitch | UDaily

Nursing, athletic training students use design thinking to tackle real-world health challenges

University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Abraham "Bramie" Lenhoff, the Allan P. Colburn Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Delaware, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE). Read more: brnw.ch/21x0upj

Lenhoff elected to National Academy of Engineering | UDaily

UD chemical engineer honored for advancing protein purification technologies

University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Conversations, mentorship, and meaningful connections were at the center of the Biden Institute and Center for Black Culture’s annual Black History Month dinner. UD students gained advice and insight from leaders across industries. Read more: brnw.ch/21x0kcb

Conversations beyond the degree | UDaily

Top professionals network with students and offer wisdom in celebration of Black History Month

University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Student Diversity at the University of Delaware hosted its first official hair product swap, bringing students together to share advice, exchange products and connect with one another. brnw.ch/21x0g3X

Rooted in community | UDaily

Students gathered at the Center for Intercultural Engagement to swap hair products, share advice and build connections

University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Graduate student Lois Bilson is the first National Council for Black Studies graduate assistant, gaining professional experience and global perspective within Africana Studies. brnw.ch/21x07tx

A broader lens | UDaily

The first National Council for Black Studies graduate assistant gains deeper understanding of her culture and background

University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Wendy Smith, Dana L. Johnson Professor of Management and expert in paradox theory, is the 2025 recipient of UD’s highest faculty honor, the Francis Alison Award. She is the first professor from the Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics to receive this distinction. brnw.ch/21x01Yg

Power of paradox propels UD's Wendy Smith | UDaily

Pioneering business professor wins Francis Alison Award, University's top faculty honor

University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

UD neuroscientist Manuel Schottdorf helped build Humanity’s Last Exam, a global test designed to see how well AI can truly reason. It’s part of an international effort to measure what machines understand and what they still can’t. Learn More: brnw.ch/21wZZNw

University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

The University of Delaware’s World Scholars Program earned the 2026 Senator Paul Simon Spotlight Award for Campus Internationalization from NAFSA: Association of International Educators. One of just three institutions recognized nationwide for excellence in international education. brnw.ch/21wZTg5

Five University of Delaware students stand together on outdoor steps in front of a city building, wearing UD apparel in blue and gold. On the right side of the image, a blue graphic panel features a circular badge that reads “2026 NAFSA Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization.

University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

From social storytelling to the archives, Lori A. Danley is bringing 100 years of history to life—curating 100 Years of the Lincolnian Newspaper as a graduate student in University of Delaware Africana Studies Program. Read the full story: brnw.ch/21wZPL4

Curating a century | UDaily

Graduate student explores 100 years of student news and discovers a rich history

University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

New research from Lisha Shao, assistant professor in the Department of Biological Sciences in UD’s College of Arts and Sciences, reveals how the brain makes split-second decisions about whether food is worth eating—offering new insight into appetite, reward, and behavior. brnw.ch/21wZFfb

The neuroscience of eating | UDaily

UD professor discovers neural network that could unlock the mystery of how we decide what food is rewarding

University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Delaware Professor April Kloxin has been named director of the Delaware Biotechnology Institute (DBI), a hub for life science research, innovation, and workforce development. Read more: brnw.ch/21wZDg6

Delaware Biotechnology Institute director appointed | UDaily

Recognized research leader, collaborative force heading up biotech hub

University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

This week, CEHD Professor Roberta Golinkoff from @udcehd.bsky.social appeared on Good Morning America with co-author Kathy Hirsh-Pasek to share the updated Einstein Never Used Flash Cards—and how it helps kids thrive in a high-pressure world. Watch: brnw.ch/21wZvp5 Photo Credit: Katie Horn

Two women stand smiling in front of a “Good Morning America” sign, each holding a copy of Einstein Never Used Flash Cards.

University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Dr. Kami Silk has been named the new dean of the University of Delaware Graduate College. Silk brings extensive experience in graduate education and research administration and will play a key role in advancing graduate student success and interdisciplinary scholarship. Learn more: brnw.ch/21wZr8S

New leadership for UD Graduate College | UDaily

Health communication researcher Kami Silk named to new role

University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Today we celebrate Dr. King’s enduring legacy and remember that our greatest purpose is found in how we show up for one another.

University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Invisible particles from space are everywhere, and a UD physicist figured out how to detect them. Professor Spencer Axani’s invention, CosmicWatch, is helping scientists study the universe and giving students hands-on access to real particle physics right in the classroom. 🌌: brnw.ch/21wZ1Ge

University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Meet the UD alumni working behind the scenes with the New England Patriots, using the skills and values they built in Newark to support players, fans and the game-day experience. brnw.ch/21wYXTA

Alumni Samantha Konspore, Michael Akinbola and Abbey Thistle (standing beside Tom Brady) all work for the New England Patriots.

University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

UD grad Dan Sweeney is partnering with atTAcK addiction to change the narrative around substance use and recovery. By centering lived experience and community voices, his work aims to reduce stigma and support better outcomes. Read more about his research: brnw.ch/21wYW0y

Sweeney (left) worked with Jill Fredel, atTAcK addiction director of communications and board member.

University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Meet Kelly VanLiew, a sophomore public policy major and Blue Hen Ambassador who’s passionate about civic engagement. From representing students at the Biden School to interning with the Biden Institute and Make It Count UD, Kelly is driving impact on and off campus.

Kelly VanLiew stands in front of the Biden Institute on UD's campus.

University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

UD's David Martin has been named to the National Academy of Inventors 2025 Class of Fellows, one of the highest honors for academic inventors. Congratulations on this well-earned recognition. brnw.ch/21wYiVv

David Martin, Karl W. and Renate Böer Chair in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Delaware.

University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Today, the University of Delaware Board of Trustees unanimously voted to appoint Laura A. Carlson as the institution’s 29th president, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Read the full announcement: brnw.ch/21wYdv0

Laura A. Carlson appointed UD President | UDaily

The University of Delaware Board of Trustees voted to appoint Laura A. Carlson as the institution's 29th president, effective Jan. 1, 2026.

University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

UD football players welcomed international students for a Football 101 experience, offering a look inside the sport and sparking new connections through teamwork and curiosity. Read more: brnw.ch/21wXGy9

International students, including Fatema Mohammadi (top row, right), enjoy a UD football game after learning about the sport and what it’s like to be a UD football player at a Football 101 event, sponsored by UD Athletics.

University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

UD welcomed Lieutenant Governor Kyle Evans Gay as “Dean for a Day,” giving her a firsthand look at how our students, research and clinics are driving health innovation in Delaware. From cutting-edge simulation to community care, it was a day of collaboration, learning and impact. brnw.ch/21wXBES

As dean for a day, Lt. Gov. Kyle Evans Gay (front right) talks with junior nursing students, Sophie McIntosh (back left) and Theresa Bosick (front left), and Kate Hatcher, a health behavior science major and Healthcare Theatre actress, after observing a pediatric simulation.

University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Five University of Delaware professors have been named to @clarivate.com's 2025 list of Highly Cited Researchers — an international designation that recognizes scholars whose publications rank among the top 1% in citations worldwide. Learn more about their impact: brnw.ch/21wXqNh

University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

If you're a bird, bee or butterfly, you're always looking for a good meal. Em Beauchamp, a University of Delaware senior, wants to be sure they're eating something safe. Learn more about her research: brnw.ch/21wXgEF

The moth defender | UDaily

UD undergraduate student looks at how mosquito control methods threaten caterpillars

University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

In a world saturated with headlines, these Blue Hens remind us why storytelling still matters. brnw.ch/21wX2u6

Images of Blue Hen Journalists placed in a torn-out-newspaper-style treatment, set against a gradient background.

University of Delaware @udelaware.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

As the world’s faith in journalism falters, UD-trained reporters are rising to meet the moment — challenging disinformation, defending democracy and rebuilding trust in the truth. Explore how UD alumni are redefining storytelling in the latest issue of UD Magazine: brnw.ch/21wWUJq