Jessica Henderson

3 weeks ago | udel.edu | Jessica Henderson |Nya Wynn |Kathryn Trupia

For the Record provides information about recent professional activities and honors of University of Delaware faculty, staff, students and alumni. Recent appointments, publications and honors include the following: Allison Karpyn, professor in the College of Education and Human Development’s Department of Human Development and Family Sciences and co-director of its Center for Research in Education and Social Policy, has been appointed to Delaware’s Food is Medicine Committee.

3 weeks ago | udel.edu | Kathryn Trupia |Jessica Henderson |Matthew Henderson

That potential soon became a reality. Since its inaugural year, HenHacks has seen explosive growth in production, participation and sponsorship. The 2025 Hack the Past themed hackathon drew 472 students from 53 schools, more than doubling its 2023 registration. Behind the scenes, Wilkins and Scozzaro learned how to confidently lead a team of over 20 students without dominating the conversation.

3 weeks ago | udel.edu | Jessica Henderson |Peter Bothum |Katie Peikes |Megan Everhart

Doctoral alumna Camila Polanco with her advisor, Roderick L. Carey, associate professor in the College of Education and Human Development.

1 month ago | udel.edu | Nya Wynn |Jessica Henderson

Dear UD Community, Since last evening’s crash on Main Street that took the life of a University of Delaware graduate student (whose identity is being withheld at this time) and injured several others, we have been struggling to cope with the pain of this senseless tragedy. Throughout the UD community, we are all feeling the deep ache of loss, and we will continue to work through our grief together.

2 months ago | udel.edu | Jessica Henderson |Michele Walfred |Katie Peikes

Q: How can families support high school seniors who are interested in attending college? Curtiss: Many autistic high school students do not realize that college is an option. For students who can get into college through standard admissions procedures, many universities have programs that can support them to be successful socially and academically. UD’s program is called Spectrum Scholars and is housed in CEHD’s Center for Disabilities Studies (CDS).