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DelawareLIVE Weekly Review – October 27, 2024

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This Week’s Top Stories Include Corbit-Calloway library remains one of Delaware’s hidden gems Early voting for Nov. 5 General Election in Delaware is underway After planting lots of seeds, Longwood Reimagined is in full bloom Gov. Carney declares statewide drought watch Sals send Paul Worrilow to the NFL with convincing 38-7 victory over Middletown Click on the image below to …

The DSU Agilent partnership aims to create STEM opportunities for underrepresented communities. (Photo from DSU Day 2023)

DSU celebrates Agilent partnership for STEM students

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

Delaware State University is hosting a celebration Thursday to highlight the third year of a partnership that’s given the school $3 million in scholarships and focused on providing STEM opportunities to underrepresented communities.  In 2022, DSU, a Historically Black College or University, began its collaboration with Agilent Technologies, a global life science company. The purpose of the partnership is to …

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DelawareLIVE Weekly Review – August 18, 2024

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This Week’s Review Includes: State test scores show 33% proficiency in math, 40% ELA Sussex County mourns death of firefighter at crash site Crumbl opens new store in Prices Corner Shopping Center Some voters can choose a primary on election day NCCVT celebrates $10.5 million energy initiative St. Mark’s DiGennaro named state track coach of year Click on the image …

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DelawareLIVE Weekly Review – June 2, 2024

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This Week’s Review Includes: With cancer a family foe, Karen Laitman found help at DBCC Women-led Ladybug Fest welcomes international musicians for 1st time EDGE reaches milestone with 100 small business grants Former Speaker of House Orlando J. “Lonnie” George, Jr. dies at 79 UD, DSU raise tuition for next year, Del Tech stays the same Caravel wins 4th consecutive …

DSU’s Tony Allen released a statement sharing his disdain for Elon Musk’s recent comments on X.

DSU President issues statement condemning Elon Musk tweet

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

Just days before Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the president of a top-ranked Historically Black College and University condemned remarks from one of the richest men in the world, Elon Musk. Delaware State University President Tony Allen Thursday stated that the tweets from Musk – the owner of X, formerly known as Twitter – were “unoriginal in their amplification of …

DSU continues to grow in enrollment.

DSU sets record enrollment…again

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

For back-to-back years, Delaware State University has a new record for student enrollment.  DSU this week reported an overall enrollment increase of 3.5% from this time last year,  The 132-year-old institution now has 6,451 students, a 23% increase since 2020, making the Dover school the fastest-growing Historically Black College and University in the country. “We have overcome some notable trends …

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DSU partners with United Airlines to put grads into the skies 

Jarek RutzEducation, Headlines

Delaware State University is partnering with United Airlines to create professional opportunities for the school’s 157 Aviation students. The agreement was signed Thursday, making DSU part of United Aviate – a pilot career development program. “Under Lt. Col. Michael Hales’ leadership, our Aviation program has grown threefold and is not just the largest in the HBCU Community, but the high …

Rachel Juergensen is recieving the grant to build a special education certificate program at DSU.

DSU prof gets $1M grant to create special ed certificate

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

A professor from Delaware State University has been awarded a $1.06 million federal grant to create a certificate program for special education.  The grant will also pay the cost for participants – and even give them a stipend. The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Rachel Juergensen, an assistant professor of special education at DSU, a five-year grant to develop …

Delaware State Hornets Football photo courtesy of Delaware State Athletics

Delaware State football preseason outlook

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

Delaware State is set to kick off the 2023 season under new head coach Lee Hull. Hull was introduced as the new head coach in Dec of 2022. Hull was most recently the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at MEAC rival Howard University. He brings more than 25 years of coaching experience at the professional and NCAA Division I levels.  …

DSU has released its new academic and athletic logos.

DSU unveils new academic, athletic logos

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

Delaware State University is getting a new look. With record enrollment numbers, growing infrastructure, and expanding programs and partnerships over the last decade, the Historical Black College and University has unveiled new academic and athletic logos. The academic logo is a new visual mark that connects this past, present and future at DSU.  After market research and feedback from stakeholders, …