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Leveling the playing field

1 month ago | udel.edu | Jessica Henderson |Karen Roberts |Katie Peikes |Amy Cherry

In recent years, discussions about inequality in the college admissions process have focused on the use of standardized tests like the SAT. But few discussions have focused on another important part of the college application: the listing of extracurricular activities.
Developing youth leadership skills

Nov 20, 2024 | udel.edu | Kevin Tritt |Artika Casini |Jessica Henderson

During a roundtable at the Siegfried Youth Leadership Program (SYLP) held at the University of Delaware’s Clayton Hall in October, high school students discussed how they could become comfortable with being uncomfortable. Christian Cobb, a student at Howard High School, mentioned entering an EntreX Lab competition held at UD last spring and presenting in front of judges for the first time.
Charting the Path Forward

Sep 23, 2024 | udel.edu | Amy Wolf |Jessica Henderson |Tabitha Groh |Jamie Washington

UD President Dennis Assanis discusses budget challenges at semiannual meeting of the Board of Trustees At the semiannual meeting of the Board of Trustees, held Tuesday, May 14, University of Delaware President Dennis Assanis highlighted many of the achievements of students, faculty and staff and explained the ways in which the University is navigating its current financial challenges.
Learning financial literacy

Jul 8, 2024 | udel.edu | Andrew Sharp |Erica K. Brockmeier |Megan Everhart |Jessica Henderson

Students at Shortlidge Academy in the Red Clay Consolidated School District saved up thousands of dollars this year for a special celebration with a moon bounce. Sure, the money wasn’t actual U.S. currency — the school minted its own bills to give out as awards for acts of kindness or good class behavior. The students, however, still got to practice the concept of saving. The fun lesson followed the national One School, One Book concept, adapted for a special focus on financial literacy.
Supporting LGBTQ+ youth

Jun 26, 2024 | udel.edu | Jessica Henderson |Marina Jones |Brenda Lange

Layland, an assistant professor in the College of Education and Human Development’s Department of Human Development and Family Sciences, shared his thoughts on the importance of this research, his Queer Joy Project, and how parents, educators and community members can support LGBTQ+ youth. What was the most important takeaway from your recent study?
Fostering student success

Apr 21, 2024 | udel.edu | Jessica Henderson |Beth Miller |Jamie Washington

The College School creates an environment where bright students who learn differently thrive. Can you tell us more about the school's approach? Glowatz: There is an ever-increasing number of students who do not maximize their learning in a traditional classroom setting. These challenges in many cases have nothing to do with students’ cognitive abilities. That’s a fancy way of saying that there are bright students out there in traditional classroom settings who are not learning or not learning well.
Offshore wind training

Mar 6, 2024 | udel.edu | Adam Thomas |Jessica Henderson |Andrew Sharp

With offshore wind energy leases approved and purchase agreements inked for neighboring states New Jersey, Maryland and New York, a new Delaware-based training program was built to address the needs of a regional offshore wind workforce. Having local professionals who are trained to work offshore will be critical to help propel the industry forward in the region.