Univ. of Delaware

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𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥. @jskolnick6 is the director of athletics & campus recreation 👏 📰: bit.ly/4qLNEf1

For recaps, stories, and future information on the @68VenturesBowl experience in Mobile, follow along with @UDelaware @UDBlueHens at this landing zone ⬇️ 🔗: udel.edu/home/bowl-game/

Today, the University of Delaware Board of Trustees unanimously voted to appoint Laura A. Carlson as the institution’s 29th president, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Read the full announcement: brnw.ch/21wYdvf

Ready to bring the HENERGY 🟡 🔵 @UDBlueHens | #NoLimitsOnUs

William B. Farquhar, dean of the College of Health Sciences at the University of Delaware, will serve as interim University provost, effective July 1, incoming Interim President Laura Carlson announced today. ow.ly/uJm650VTSWm

The University of Delaware Board of Trustees has selected Provost Laura Carlson to serve as interim president of the University, effective July 1, Board Chair Terri Kelly announced today. 📰: ow.ly/uLlG50VTg7o

Dennis Assanis — who has led the University of Delaware since 2016 during a unique period of transformation and growth — announced today that he will step down from the presidency on June 30. 📰: udel.edu/udaily/2025/ma…

Make sure you gear up with this new @HomefieldApparl jacket! 😲 🔗: bit.ly/4ioCSXR

.@Chrissi_Rawak named CEO at USA Swimming. 📰: bit.ly/3EM1BXp

Statement from @BlueHensRawak regarding the loss of a Blue Hen family member in the DC plane crash 😢 🔗: bit.ly/3PYueCS

A new book by history professor Rudi Matthee examines a contradictory history of alcohol in the Islamic world. ow.ly/1cNc50UN3Lr

Mark Akubo, an assistant professor of physics and astronomy and the director of secondary science education at the University of Delaware, helps aspiring science teachers at UD learn strategies to speak to the diversity of today’s classrooms. ow.ly/5Isi50UN3Ni

Charanpreet Kaur, a UD plant and soil sciences doctoral student and 2024-25 Encompass Fellow, researches how UD1022, a beneficial bacteria strain, can manage fungal growth in turfgrass systems. ow.ly/vz2150UMv36

A gift to commemorate their 50th reunion, alumni from the Class of 1973 have funded a renovation to transform a former computer lab into an open-area lounge, making a lasting contribution to students while serving as a model for fellow alumni. ow.ly/9WZx50UMuEK

Building X—UD’s interdisciplinary hub of scientific collaboration in brain and behavior, human disease and quantum science—recently opened its doors for a tour to learn about its “cutting edge” design and its extensive economic impact on the community. ow.ly/aE8G50ULLvR

Professors Tingyi Gu and Kevin Solomon from @UDengineering have received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers—the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on outstanding scientists and engineers early in their careers. ow.ly/7MWs50UKXJ9

Five University of Delaware online graduate degree programs are ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report in its 2025 U.S. News Best Online Programs, with two programs in the top 20. ow.ly/MQKr50UKXBp

Today, we celebrate the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his vision of unity, equality, and justice for all.

While Inauguration Day has evolved over 250 years, the first inauguration set several traditions that are still followed today. UD has even played its part in welcoming U.S. presidents to office, including the inauguration of one of its own. ow.ly/m5sl50UIVEV

𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐎𝐏! YoUDee is a national champion for the 10th time! 🏆🥇 Baby Blue takes second in first-ever attempt! 🥈