Posts Tagged ‘university of delaware’
Snow Covers Delaware
Snowfall totals keep adding up – with Dagsboro the big winner according to the DEOS Snow Monitoring Network at UD. The DEOS Monitor shows Dagsboro with 15.2-inches of snow followed by Harrington with 14-inches and Georgetown/Stockley at 12-inches.  The National Weather Service at Mount Holly has different methods of monitoring snow totals – and Bethel…
Read MoreWINTER STORM: Snowfall on Delmarva
Bear, Delaware was the big winner in Sunday’s Winter Storm Fern updated snow fall totals according to the National Weather Service posted at 2am Monday with 10-inches of snow – followed by Wilmington with 9-inches. In Sussex County Milton and Selbyville show with about 4-inches. Delaware’s heavier snowfall was in Kent and New Castle Counties.…
Read MoreCity of Lewes to Host Inaugural State of the Community Forum on January 27
The inaugural State of the Community Forum will be hosted by the City of Lewes on Tuesday, January 27th. This forum is in partnership with leaders from the University of Delaware, Beebe Healthcare and the Cape Henlopen School District, who will present their 2026 priorities, joint strategic goals and discuss how and why collaboration is…
Read MoreDelaware Says Farewell to Cpl Matthew “Ty” Snook
A celebration of Life was held Monday for Delaware State Police Cpl Matthew “Ty” Snook, who died after a line-of-duty shooting on December 23rd at the DMV in Wilmington. Mourners paid their respects during a three-hour visitation at the Bob Carpenter Center at the University of Delaware Monday morning. That was followed by a pass…
Read MoreLaura Carlson Appointed as Next President at University of Delaware
There’s a new woman in charge at the University of Delaware. The Board of Trustees have voted to appoint Laura A. Carlson as the University’s 29th president – effective January 1, 2026. Carlson is a distinguished educator, researcher and administrator with over 30 years of experience in higher education. The announcement was made during the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Saturday Special Olympics Delaware Outdoor Games CANCELED because of Hazardous Air Quality
UPDATED – 10am – All Special Olympics Delaware outdoor games at the University of Delaware CANCELED today because of hazardous air quality. Some events have been moved – Tennis will now be moving to Elkton Indoor Tennis due to the dangerous air quality. Tennis will begin playing at 10 a.m. Elkton Indoor Tennis: 360 Maloney…
Read MoreUPDATED: University of Delaware Commencement
UPDATED – 05/24/25 – A University-wide commencement for the University of Delaware Class of 2025 was held Saturday morning in Delaware Stadium. Graduation ceremonies have been going on all week in each of the different schools of study, however many of the nearly 6500 graduates and undergraduates walked one last time Saturday. This is the…
Read MoreUD President Dennis Assanis to Step Down
University of Delaware President, Dennis Assanis, has announced that he will step down on June 30th. Assanis, UD’s 28th president, has led the University since 2016. Board of Trustees Chair Terri Kelly says that the announcement of an interim president to serve beginning July 1st will be forthcoming. U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) issued the…
Read MoreOne University of Delaware Student Dead and Several People Including Other UD Students Injured in Crash Near Campus
Earlier today, a University of Delaware student died in a traffic crash on Main Street near campus, and several other people, including other UD students, suffered injuries. There is no ongoing threat to the University community. University of Delaware Police are working with the Newark Police Department which is actively investigating the incident. The university…
Read MoreUniversity of Delaware to Test UD Alert Friday at All Campuses
The University of Delaware will conduct a test of UD Alert, the University’s emergency notification system, on Friday, September 27th beginning at 1pm. The UD Alert test will include email and text messages and is designed to ensure that all members of the University community can receive information during a campus crisis or emergency. This…
Read MoreAnnouncement of $2 Million for the University of Delaware to Advance Biotechnology
Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester, alongside U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons, announced that the University of Delaware has been selected as one of five National Science Foundation (NSF) BioFoundries and will receive $2,000,000 for a project that aims to advance synthetic biology. Officials say this effort would enhance biomanufacturing and grow the bioeconomy…
Read MoreGeorge Thorogood to Receive UD’s Medal of Distinction
Rocker George Thorogood will receive the University of Delaware’s Medal of Distinction Friday afternoon. Thorogood, who is a Delaware native, played his first public performance in 1973 at a small bandstand in Lane Hall – a UD residence hall. The Medal of Distinction is awarded by the Board of Trustees – and is the University’s…
Read MoreUD Extends Fall Deposit Deadline Until May 15th Due to Federal Financial Aid Delays
Unprecedented delays in the US Department of Education’s release of financial information for students who completed their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) – so the University of Delaware has extended the traditional May 1st deposit deadline to May 15th for ALL admitted students. The University will also grant students extensions when requested so…
Read MoreUD Recognized as Storm Ready by National Weather Service
The University of Delaware has become the first university in the state to gain full Storm Ready status from the National Weather Service. The University is also one of only five other entities in the state to achieve such recognition. The University has met a series of standards to become Storm Ready: “Weather safety is…
Read MoreUD Awarded EPA Grant to Conduct Research on Reducing Landfill Emissions
Delaware’s Congressional Delegation is applauding a grant from the US EPA to the University of Delaware for research to quantify and mitigate emissions from municipal solid waste landfills. The grant of over $999,800 will help make UD a critical partner in the effort to reduce methane emissions – and meet Delaware’s climate goals. This grant…
Read MoreUD to Start Town Hall Meetings in Search for New Dean of CANR
The University of Delaware is looking for the next dean of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR). During October the candidates will visit the University and take part in town hall meetings. The first is set for Tuesday, October 3rd at 12:30pm in Townsend Commons. Candidates will present their vision for the college…
Read MoreUniversity of Delaware Celebrates Arrival of New Students With Twilight Induction Ceremony
New students were off to a shining start earlier this week at the University of Delaware. 4,000 candles shone brightly as the University of Delaware’s Class of 2027 members ignited their academic careers and officially became Blue Hens. On Monday evening, UD’s newest students gathered on The Green for the University’s Twilight Induction Ceremony, a…
Read MoreCriminal Investigation Underway After Dumpster Fire on University of Delaware Campus
A criminal investigation is now underway by the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office and University of Delaware Police after a fire was intentionally set in a trash dumpster located behind Smyth Hall on the campus of the University of Delaware around 5:30 p.m. yesterday. Officials remind members of the UD community to be vigilant. If…
Read MoreUniversity of Delaware buildings Reopening After Yesterday’s Lab Incident
Several University of Delaware buildings are reopening for classes and resuming normal operations this morning after having been evacuated yesterday afternoon. The evacuations were in response to UD Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) notification that researchers inadvertently produced a small amount of a shock-sensitive explosive chemical in Lammot du Pont Laboratory. This was an isolated…
Read MoreUD Student Arrested for Having Gun on Campus
A University of Delaware freshman has been arrested after he was found to have a gun on campus. University Police were notified that 18 year old Michael Hearn was seen on December 16th in a Snapchat video brandishing a firearm. He was arrested at his campus residence hall and charged with possession of a firearm…
Read MoreFederal, State & Local Officials Discuss Offshore Wind Farms for off Delaware and Maryland
Rehoboth Beach City Commission hosted a special meeting this morning on offshore wind projects off the Delaware and Maryland coast. There were presentations from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, DNREC, US Wind, Orsted, Ocean City officials, Caesar Rodney Institute and University of Delaware. Representatives from other coastal towns were also on hand. There was…
Read MoreSpecial Meeting of Rehoboth Beach Town Commission Tuesday – on Offshore Wind
The Rehoboth Beach City Commissioners will hold a special meeting on Tuesday at 9am to address offshore wind projects that are planned for construction off the Delaware coast. Local, state and federal officials will be taking part – as well as representatives from the wind power industry and the University of Delaware. Members of the…
Read MoreUD Reinstates Mask Requirement At Indoor Public Spaces
The University of Delaware is reinstating a requirement that masks be worn inall indoor spaces, effective today (Tuesday) at 8:00 a.m.The action is being taken in response to rising numbers of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations around the country. The mandate comes days before UD’s commencement in Newark, where President Joe Biden will address the graduates…
Read MoreDNREC Releases Report On Offshore Wind Power Opportunities, Challenges
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources released a report Thursday that explores the possibilities of the state entering the growing offshore wind industry, as well as challenges. The study was prepared by University of Delaware researchers and DNREC, according to Natural Resources Secretary Shawn Garvin. Garvin last year asked UD’s Special Initiative on Offshore Wind…
Read More$107-Million In ARPA Funds Go To 3 Del. Colleges & Universities
Delaware colleges and universities will get shares of a total of $107-million to support COVID-19 pandemic-related projects. The funds come from the American Rescue Plan Act which was passed by Congress and signed by President Biden last March. “Delaware’s institutions of higher education are helping us rebuild from the pandemic and will put this funding…
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