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Celebrating MLK Day

Jan 17, 2025 | udel.edu | Lisa Walenceus |Nya Wynn

Monday, Jan. 20, isn't just a day off school and work — it's an opportunity to celebrate the legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. While the University of Delaware offices are closed, Winter Session classes are suspended, and many UD students are home for winter break, several events are scheduled around the state to honor the life of Dr. King. Who: Delaware Art Museum. What: A morning of reflection, education and action in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy.
Future-forward mindset leads engineer to UD PCS certificate

Jan 16, 2025 | udel.edu | Lisa Walenceus |Nya Wynn |Hilary Douwes

Less than a year into her role with an engineering and design firm in Newark, DEDC, electrical engineer Joy Dufitumukiza embarked on another new journey: earning a project management certificate through the University of Delaware’s Division of Professional and Continuing Studies (UD PCS). She had already been recognized in Electrical Construction and Maintenance magazine’s 2023 “30 under 30,” but she was determined not to rest on her achievements.
Campus Safety Update

Jan 16, 2025 | udel.edu | Lisa Walenceus |Nya Wynn

University of Delaware Police have made two arrests on multiple charges stemming from catalytic converter thefts. Joshua Haller, 34, of Elkton, Md., and Amanda Grove, 35, of Newark, were arraigned on charges of theft over $1,500, a felony-level offense, as well as conspiracy and criminal mischief. Neither Haller nor Grove has an affiliation with the University of Delaware.
Uncovering molecular pathways

Nov 7, 2024 | udel.edu | Hilary Douwes |Karen Roberts |Beth Miller |Lisa Walenceus

You might think of tuberculosis (TB) as a disease of the past, similar to polio or smallpox. In fact, it is the world’s most infectious killer, according to the World Health Organization, causing an estimated 1.5 million deaths annually. Up to one-fifth of the global population, including 13 million Americans, have TB, although most cases are in a dormant, or inactive, form. TB is treatable with antibiotics, but up to 5% of infections are now resistant to drugs.
A champion for stroke patients

Oct 31, 2024 | udel.edu | Beth Miller |Lisa Walenceus |Adam Thomas

EDITOR’S NOTE: Every year, hundreds of undergraduates at the University of Delaware pursue research under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Such experiences provided by UD — a nationally recognized research university — can be life-changing, introducing young scholars to a new field, perhaps even the path to a future career, as they uncover new knowledge. These spotlights offer a glimpse into their world.
Tackling community challenges

Oct 30, 2024 | udel.edu | Lisa Walenceus |Beth Miller |Adam Thomas |Tracey Bryant

When Michael Vaughan, vice provost for equity at the University of Delaware, introduced the program for the Graduate College’s sixth Spark! Symposium and its theme, “Connecting Our Research to Our Community,” he emphasized that research connected to community needs is a gift.
Agricultural leader

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.
Innovation for Instruction

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.
Today, UD. Tomorrow, the world

May 24, 2024 | udel.edu | Eric Ruth |Jess Gardner |Erica K. Brockmeier |Lisa Walenceus

From their perch in the arena’s front row, the family and friends of Rhonda Asplen seemed excited — but not all that surprised — that she was about to notch another hard-won life accomplishment. After all, the 51-year-old had already proved herself to be a tireless mom, precious daughter and seemingly age-defying CrossFit competitor. In 2013, she was named Maryland’s Teacher of the Year and ended up as a finalist for the national award.
Making moon rocks

May 21, 2024 | udel.edu | Jess Gardner |Erica K. Brockmeier |Lisa Walenceus |Karen Roberts

(From left) Hannah Epstein, Kenny Madden, Xavier Stephenson, Matthew Ongtawco and Matt Lecates pose for a photo while testing out their senior design project at the NASA Glenn Research Center. UD mechanical engineering students help NASA test a moon rover As aspirations for lunar colonization grow, so does the need to understand the moon's freshwater reservoirs.