Stephanie Ferrell

Jan 10, 2025 | udel.edu | Katie Peikes |Amy Cherry |Stephanie Ferrell |Grace Kearns

More than half of U.S. states allow the sale of raw milk directly from farms to consumers, including Delaware. The state legislature passed a law in May to allow the sale of unprocessed, unpasteurized milk from dairy producers who hold a permit.   Some have celebrated the legalization of raw milk around the country, claiming it tastes better and has some nutritional benefits. And President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Robert F.

Jan 10, 2025 | udel.edu | Amy Cherry |Stephanie Ferrell |Grace Kearns

Sattar chose UD in part because of its geographic location. “You’re just hours away from New York, D.C., and Philly is right here,” he said. He also selected UD because it’s a top-tier research institution. Sattar studies the bacteria that causes tuberculosis alongside his mentor, Vijay Parashar, assistant professor of medical and molecular sciences. “I have a passion for problem-solving, and disease is among the hardest problems to solve,” Sattar said.

Dec 3, 2024 | udel.edu | Jack Truschel |Christy Selagy |Molly Schafer |Stephanie Ferrell

On Nov. 21, University of Delaware President Dennis Assanis, First Lady Eleni Assanis and community members from across the University gathered in Gore Recital Hall to announce and celebrate Patricia and Charles Robertson’s extraordinary $5 million commitment to graduate research in the School of Marine Science and Policy.

Dec 2, 2024 | udel.edu | Molly Schafer |Stephanie Ferrell |Grace Kearns |Christopher A. Vito

UD College of Agriculture and Natural Resources alumna Rebekah Kading braves the elements for fieldwork with bats in Uganda during the rainy season. UD alumna Rebekah Kading researches vector-borne diseases around the world University of Delaware alumna Rebekah Kading’s career has taken her to locations like Tanzania, Guatemala and Zambia, but it began on a hot summer day in a Delaware salt marsh.

Dec 2, 2024 | udel.edu | Christy Selagy |Molly Schafer |Stephanie Ferrell |Grace Kearns

This year on GivingTuesday, held Dec. 3, the University of Delaware community invites Blue Hens and friends to support the 140 fundraising projects featured on HenFunder, UD’s crowdfunding platform. Each fundraising initiative was created by Blue Hens for Blue Hens to help the UD community thrive. From scholarships and experiential learning experiences, to sports teams and equity initiatives, there are options for every Blue Hen to support their passions.