Erica K. Brockmeier

Aug 20, 2024 | udel.edu | Marina Jones |Katie Peikes |Erica K. Brockmeier

Every summer, the University of Delaware opens its doors to a different kind of student: Dozens of area high school students use the university as their home base as part of the nationally recognized Upward Bound program. For five weeks, students from high schools all over New Castle County gather to take courses, stay in dorms and discover new potential career paths as part of the program.

Aug 19, 2024 | udel.edu | Katie Peikes |Erica K. Brockmeier |Lisa Walenceus |Eric Ruth

Susan Truehart Garey is a natural born leader. Even her sheep can see it. On a cloudy morning in June, Garey walked out on her Kent County farm, opening a gate for her sheep to trot through onto fresh pasture. The sheep happily followed her, bleating with excitement to munch on their morning grassy snack. Garey has dedicated her career and life to promoting positive aspects of agriculture. She is the Kent County director for University of Delaware Cooperative Extension.

Aug 15, 2024 | udel.edu | Lisa Walenceus |Eric Ruth |Erica K. Brockmeier |Jessica Henderson

Mohsin Siddiqui, University of Delaware associate professor in construction engineering and management, has used technology to create innovative teaching strategies for more than a decade. Now, with the expertise he gained in UD PCS’ Instructional Design Certificate program, he's working to fine-tune that innovative approach and share it with his fellow professors.

Aug 15, 2024 | udel.edu | Erica K. Brockmeier |Jessica Henderson |Molly Schafer

From adapting to climate change to finding new therapies for difficult-to-treat diseases, addressing the challenges facing society requires a workforce that’s adequately trained in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Not only has the demand for jobs that require STEM expertise grown in recent years, there’s also been an increased awareness of the importance of that workforce being diverse so that the world of tomorrow is more just and equitable.

Jul 25, 2024 | udel.edu | Amy Cherry |Erica K. Brockmeier |Tracey Bryant

As athletes worldwide compete on the grandest stage, a global spotlight has converged on Paris, France, as the home of the 2024 Summer Olympics. Amidst this worldwide celebration, the University of Delaware is showcasing expertise and resources in human performance and sports sciences, innovative research and interdisciplinary collaboration. One of the most popular Olympic sports is soccer, but it's called football just about everywhere else, including in Paris.