Delaware State University continues its upward trajectory in enrollment, welcoming more than 1,600 new students to campus this week—setting yet another record for new student enrollment as the Fall 2025 semester begins. “Delaware State University remains the best value in higher education in Delaware, and, more and more, is becoming a top choice for students in our region and across …
Josiah Marvel Cup winner Tom Carper is obvious choice after 50 years of public service
WILMINGTON — Former U.S. Senator — not to mention former state treasurer, Congressman, and governor — Thomas R. Carper has received the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce’s highest honor: the Josiah Marvel Cup. The honor is named in memory of the Honorable Josiah Marvel, who reorganized and served as the first president of the Delaware State Chamber in 1913. As …
Former Eagles WR DeSean Jackson catches first coaching job — as head coach at DSU
DOVER — Delaware State University’s Athletic Transformation project, which was launched two years ago with a $1 million gift from alum Steve Ewing ’83 and $9 million from the State, has taken a huge step forward with the hiring of former NFL All-Pro wide receiver (and Eagles legend) DeSean Jackson as head football coach. Three-time Pro Bowler Jackson played 15 …
Agilent/DSU collaboration strengthens with $250k gift at Scholarship Ball
WILMINGTON – Agilent’s partnership with Delaware State University continues, as the global science technology company donated $250,000 to the HBCU at its annual scholarship ball Dec. 14. Since 2022, Agilent has donated and committed almost $9 million in financial and in-kind gifts to DSU, including full scholarships. RELATED: DSU celebrates Agilent partnership for STEM students DSU is in its third …
DSU ranks in top 3 of public HBCUs for 5th straight year
What seems to be an annual lock now, Delaware State University has ranked as a top three Historically Black College and University by the acclaimed U.S. News & World Report College Rankings. The rankings for 2025’s best colleges, which were published Tuesday, lists DSU as the third best public HBCU, and the ninth best overall HBCU. Changes to rankings Two …
DSU celebrates Agilent partnership for STEM students
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 …
DSU partners with Getty Images to visually tell its story
Delaware State University, a top-ranked HBCU, is using the power of imagery to help preserve its legacy.. The school has announced a new content partnership with Getty Images, a prominent global visual media company. Getty has a library of more than 477 million assets including stock images, editorial photography, video and music for businesses and consumers. “The world deserves to …







