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UD gets largest gift in history, $71.5M to transform business school
The University of Delaware has secured its largest individual philanthropic contribution in history—a generous $71.5 million gift from alumni Robert L. Siegfried, Jr. and Kathleen Marie Siegfried, along with The Siegfried Group, LLP. This transformative donation will support the Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics and positions the college among the nation’s elite business schools. The gift, which is …
FAFSA delays had minimal impact on Delaware colleges
It’s safe to say Delaware’s institutions of higher education were not greatly impacted by the infamous nationwide Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) delays and problems in 2024. “The completion of the FAFSA, for most institutions, has no impact on an applicant’s ability to be accepted,” said Randle Reed, director of admissions for Goldey-Beacom College in Wilmington. They take …
It’s time to nominate for the Women’s Hall of Fame Class of 2025
The nomination period for the 2025 Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame is underway. Established in 1981, the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame recognizes and acknowledges the lifetime achievements of remarkable First State women. The award also fosters an understanding of, and an appreciation for, the many contributions of all women across Delaware. “The Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame Award honors …
Top career paths: UD to DuPont, DSU to Navient, and Goldey-Beacom to W.L. Gore
Delaware young people aged 18-25 who responded to a survey by career.io asking their preferred university and preferred first employer, chose the University of Delaware + DuPont combination as their top career path. The second and third combination among young Delawareans was Delaware State + Navient (student loan servicing company) and Goldey-Beacom College to W.L. Gore & Associates. There was …
Coach, 2 young skaters with ties to UD die in D.C. plane crash
Three First Staters tied to the University of Delaware tragically died in the Wednesday night air crash near Washington D.C. that left 67 dead. Former UD Figure Skating Club Coach Sasha Kirsanov and competitive figure skaters Sean Kay and Angela Yang died in the American Airlines flight traveling from Wichita, Kansas when it collided with an army helicopter just before …
U.S. News & World Report rank two UD online master’s programs in top 20 nationwide
Two University of Delaware online master’s programs — Education and MBA — have been ranked in the top 20 nationally by U.S. News & World Report. The MBA program ranked tied for 20th out of 355, while the Education program ranked No. 20 out of 313. In addition, UD’s computer information technology program rose to a tie for 41st from …
Lerner College and Charles Schwab to Launch Financial Planning Center at UD this fall
NEWARK — The University of Delaware’s Lerner College of Business and Economics is partnering with Charles Schwab to create a new Financial Planning Center that will open this fall at the STAR Campus FinTech Innovation Hub. The Center will enable senior financial planning majors to provide peer-to-peer coaching to fellow students on such topics as student loan repayment, 401k investing, …
UD Students Develop Milton Coastal Resilience Plan
Three University of Delaware landscape architecture students have completed a comprehensive resilience plan for Milton, Delaware, addressing the town’s vulnerability to sea level rise and storm surges. The project was conducted through the university’s Coastal Resilience Design Studio (CRDS). The plan focuses on three key areas: stormwater management, wildlife habitat preservation, and community connectivity through trail systems. The students—Bri Egan, …
UD to pay $715K to U.S. for NASA grant violations, professor’s ties to China
The University of Delaware has reached a settlement to pay the federal government $715,580 after withholding information about a professor’s ties to China. David C. Weiss, U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, announced Monday that the agreement resolves civil allegations that the institution of higher education failed to disclose a professor’s affiliations with and support from the government of …